Lizzie was born on March 22, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of James and Karen (Carpenter) Aman. She was a life-long resident of Harrisonville and a 1989 graduate of Harrisonville High School. Lizzie was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was known for her kind and nurturing nature, always putting others before herself. Lizzie was united in marriage to Richard Riepe on July 13, 2003 in Lord's Park in Harrisonville, MO.
Lizzie was not only a caring family member but also an active member of her community. She was an enthusiastic participant in various organizations, including being a longtime member of SCA, HODA, and the Institute of the Historical Educational Arts. Of all her achievements, her family would make special note of several awards for her commitment and dedication, including the Royal Arch Chapter "Sweetheart" Award, Cryptic Counsel "Lady of the Counsel" Award, Companion of the Temple from the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of North America, York Rite Sovereign College of North America Diamond Award, and the Gold Award Recipient in Girl Scouts. Her involvement extended beyond her local community, as she also received the Kingdom of Calontir (4 States Regional Award) Award of Arms and Torse and the honorary award as a Friend of the Barony of Mag Mor. Additionally, she earned the title of Honored Warrior, "Appearing Dawn: Daughter of Medicine Man Red Gold Sunset" in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, which she carried with great pride.
As a woman of deep compassion, Elizabeth also dedicated herself to charitable work. She spearheaded projects that provided sustenance and clothing to hundreds of Guatemalan children in need, with the support and backing of her congregations. Elizabeth continuously collected and transported donations to various homeless shelters, traveling thousands of miles to help those less fortunate. Her recent focus was assisting a school dedicated to helping Last Chance students graduate or obtain their GED by providing essential supplies and support to the staff.
In her leisure time, Elizabeth enjoyed sharing her husband's passion for blacksmithing, even assisting him in teaching blacksmith classes. She often humorously mentioned that she "married a blacksmith, and had never intended to marry a preacher," but she embraced the journey with unwavering love and support.
Lizzie is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Cheralyn Aman. She is survived by her husband, Richard; her son, Jared (Emily) Elias Aman, of Garden City, MO; her daughter, Kailey (Anthony) Ruth Frances Aman-Diaz, of Corpus Christi, Texas; her step-son, Joshua Jay Riepe, of Manhattan, New York; her step-daughter, Kaycia (Chris) Rajala, of Omaha, Nebraska; a brother, Mike (Joy) Aman, of Harrisonville, MO; a sister, Sarah Gutekunst, of Helena, Montana; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
