Elizabeth Frances Tief

Message from Steve Simpson

I last saw Liz when he she drove away for a 3,000 mile trip in an old VW Bug. That was 1978 in Jacksonville, NC when she moved to Washington. I think the Bug only broke down twice. What a powerful impact that free spirit had on my life! It had been so long I was surprised at the sadness I felt when I recently read of her passing. Catherine might remember me. I had many a great meal cooked but Mrs. Tief. I'm sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences for her family and loved ones.

A candle was lit by Larry McCarter on October 24, 2019 6:38 AM

A candle was lit by Jude on February 24, 2019 10:45 PM

Message from Gina Calderone

Hello family of Liz. I am just learning of Liz's passing. We worked together in 1980 on Kodiak Island for Ocean Beauty and became instant friends. We travelled around Alaska together and I guess I see she never had stopped travelling and adventures. Although we went our separate ways in life, I still think of her spirit and her love of life and sad to hear of her passing. Sending my blessings to her large family. Gina in High Falls NewYork

A candle was lit by Deborah Wilkinson on August 1, 2018 1:39 PM

A candle was lit by Barbara Fischer on February 1, 2018 10:06 PM

A candle was lit by Lance Eggers on January 19, 2018 2:15 PM

A candle was lit by Bill Baker on January 8, 2018 2:58 PM

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Miss You

A candle was lit by Debra & Bill Baker on January 8, 2018 2:56 PM

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My wife and I were sadden by LIZZY'S departure from our world, we truly will miss here lovely spirit! I met Liz in the earlier 1990 we worked together aboard the M/V Palisades we had so much fun working off-loads on the boat out in the elements keeping each other from freezing's are butts off by talking about everything.
One of the funniest story's I can remember is when we were sailing across the gulf with this knucklehead pink boots wannabe Capt and Liz and I sat on the deck in the wheelhouse watching the boat breaking apart and things flying of deck and we shared our seasickness together but when we made port we dumped pink boots! Also when we were anchored Off Seward Alaska and would take the skiff into town stop at a pub order some Wine and watch the NBA finals it was always adventurous getting back on the boat! one of the truly lovely things she taught was how to give a woman a soft kiss! We will miss the lunches,Dinners and parties at the house in West Seattle.
Until we meet again Lizzy we will miss your laugh! Debra & Bill Baker

A candle was lit by Debra & Bill Baker on January 8, 2018 2:23 PM

A candle was lit by Marlane Lindi-Cloepfil on January 4, 2018 3:20 PM

Message from Doug Soderland

Liz was my close friend for almost 38 years. If she heard me say that, she would frown. “You don’t need to list years: just say we were friends from college, which wasn’t very long ago.”
She was one of the best friends I have ever had. She was always there for you, reminding you who you were when you forgot. She was a delight to be around. I don’t remember her complaining about anything serious. She took what life handed her – good and bad—and made the best of it. I will miss her for the rest of my life.

Message from Jude

Hi Doug. My name is Jude Soderlund. What a coincidence that is. I feel the same way about her. Her light just shined so bright . I wasn't one of her closest friends. But she always,and I mean always, treated me as if I was. My life is darker because her physical lite is gone. But, as you, I will have that inner lite to show me the way

Message from Gina Calderone

Hi Doug. Is this the same Liz that worked on Kodiak Island in fishing business in like 1980. I think it is. We were close friends back then. What a wonderful person. I am sad to hear of her passing today. I was trying to find out how to reach her . Gina in New York.

A candle was lit by Mary Louise Phillips Buchanan on December 29, 2017 7:46 AM

Message from Vince

Though we had not been in touch in many years, I was saddened to come across the news of Liz's passing in this morning's paper. We met in college in Bellingham, but it turned out we were basically neighbors in Bellevue. We shared many adventures before the currents of life drew us apart. Liz was a bright and insightful, well-read woman who also had a great appetite for life in all its amazing complexity. Though she would not hesitate to call it out as a cliche, she was a force to be reckoned with. Her spirit did and will continue to influence me. To her family and friends, please accept my condolences.

Message from catherine tief

Vince - thank you for your kind words. Please reach out to me. Cat

A candle was lit by Richard Sullivan on December 17, 2017 12:16 PM

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Liz Always Had A smile, Very Funny And Fun Loving. She will always be in our hearts
Uncle Richard.

Message from Lorna Conner

Liz was a force of nature. She left too soon. I will miss her. Lorna

A candle was lit by Heidi Trott on December 15, 2017 3:45 PM

Message from JeanneCollins

Lots of laughs with my dear friend Liz and family. I will miss you.