Riley Jessamine Perry, 26 years old, passed away on December 29, 2024. She was born on September 10, 1998 in Tucson, Arizona to Anthony and Ilya Perry. The Perry Family moved to High Prairie in 2011 when Riley was 13 years old. Riley and her brothers became frequent helpers with community events. Riley loved working with her neighbors setting up, working, and breaking down at the Firehouse Sale. She was honored to work with Myrin Bentz to learn how to make his bratwurst to be sold at the Firehouse Sale. She helped set up and break down for many Fireman Appreciation Dinners. Riley loved animals and was a frequent helper to those who would need someone to care for their animals while they were away. She worked for a time at Morning Song Acres Bed and Breakfast with Audrey Bentz and for Amery Farms. Riley also loved gardening and was a joyful part of the community garden, taking some of the produce to be shown at the Klickitat County Fair. Riley left for Walla Walla to attend community college in 2018, then moved to Ellensburg where she got her CDL then started her own trucking company. Everyone who knew her was impressed with her work ethic and can-do attitude, always done with laughter and a bright smile. The lessons she learned in community spirit that she experienced working alongside the kind folks in High Prairie extended into helping people with mechanical troubles and helpless animals she encountered in need during her travels on the highway who she would stop to help. Her enthusiasm for life and learning will continue in the memories of those who had the opportunity to know her.

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