Leverette, Lynette S. Rife, 66, died from leukemia on August 10 after a hard fought battle of 20 months which she bore with incredible strength and courage. She was born in Santa Monica, California on July 22, 1950 to the late Ray B. Sorensen and Betty E. Sorensen. She had a wonderful marriage of 45 years to her husband Frank, of Leverett, Massachusetts, and leaves behind her son Jason, of Santa Monica, California,  her daughter Nicole and her husband David and their daughter Zhen of Santa Monica, California, her son Jared and his wife Rachel and their children Jackson, Madison, Emerson and Ellison, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and her son Jeremy and his wife Paige of South Jordan, Utah.

Lynette worked at National Evaluation Systems and later Pearson for many years but her greatest joy was being a wife, a Mother and to helping others. Her personality attracted so many to her and she had a knack of bringing out the best in other people and made many true friends in the process. She spent much of her time serving in various callings at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as she was a life-long member. Her genuine love for others makes it no surprise that neighbors and friends still maintained a strong contact with her over the years even after they moved away.

Lynette and her husband also spent time traveling to places in Europe, Central America, and Thailand. She loved talking about those experiences and sharing pictures of their travels. Her home was filled with items from her travels. 

She will be fondly remembered for her energy, her humor and a smile that made everyone feel comfortable when she was around.

Calling hours will be Friday, August 12, from 4–7 p.m. and the funeral service will be on Saturday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 23 Brigham Lane in Amherst. Burial will follow in East Leverette Cemetery. Please send all flower arrangements to Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst.