July 5, 2002 to April 15, 2013. Age 10.

Rhianna Kinglet Dickson Hobbs, beloved daughter of Richard Hobbs and Lynette Dickson, sister to her twin brother, Ryder died suddenly of natural causes on Monday, April 15, 2013.

Rhianna grew up near Freeland, surrounded by the natural beauty of the countryside and a host of animals that she loved dearly, including horses (especially Dino and Beauty), the family dog Ginger, 3 cats, bunnies, chickens, and doves. Rhianna loved her family and home, the foundations of her beautiful, youthful life. Rhianna and Ryder were inseparable and devoted friends. Together, they enjoyed playing with school mates, acting at Whidbey Childrens Theater, soccer, marimba, and many other activities. Rhianna attended Wellington Day School and previously Whidbey Island Waldorf School. She loved riding horses and was a member of the South Whidbey Centaurs 4-H Club. At Whidbey Childrens Theater, Rhianna appeared in starring and supporting roles for the last six years. She entered artwork and bunnies at the Island County Fair, winning numerous ribbons. Rhianna enjoyed singing, art, writing, fashion, music, and knitting. Rhianna’s family and friends loved her for her sweet and kind nature and her loving appreciation of other people and animals. Positive, confident, and fearless, she engaged life head-on and full throttle. Rhianna’s sparkling and friendly personality, and her wit and sense of humor endeared her to all she met. In her short life, Rhianna created and offered a dazzling panorama of goodness, joy, style, and love that will live on with her family, friends, and community.

Rhianna is survived by her parents, Richard Hobbs and Lynette Dickson, brother Ryder, Aunt Moon (Monica) Dickson and Aunt Annie Thoe, Grandfather Robert Dickson (Freeland/Everett), Uncle Dave Dickson and Aunt Jamie Dickson (Bellingham), Uncle John Dickson and Aunt Julie Dickson (Everett), Uncle Mike and Aunt Teresa Hobbs (Oak Harbor), and many cousins. Rhianna’s half-brother Ross Hobbs(USAF), half-sister Mariesa Dale (Maryland), Grandmother May Libby Smith (Wenatchee), She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Carol Dickson, and her paternal grandfather, Glen Hobbs.

There will be a loving Celebration of Life for Rhianna on Sunday, April 21st at 1:00 p.m. at South Whidbey High School, 5675 S. Maxwelton Road, Langley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Rhianna’s best-loved local organizations Whidbey Childrens Theater, South Whidbey Centaurs 4-H Club, and Whidbey Island Rescue for Equines (WIRE). Cards can be sent to the “Hobbs/Dickson Family” at PO Box 296, Freeland, WA 98249. Memories and love sent to www.caringbridge.org site– search by name: rhiannadicksonhobbs (all in one word)