Rachelle Dawne Allen-Wessels

Rachelle Dawne Allen-Wessels, the eldest child and only daughter of Robert Reed Coester and Sylvia Johnson Coester, born December 11, 1973, in at Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Rachelle left this mortal life December 15, 2025, in Gilbert, Arizona just days after her 52nd birthday.  We are heavy with sorrow.  Rachelle will be missed. God be with you ‘til we meet again’.

Rachelle grew up with her brothers, Robert Chad Coester and the late Ryan Blake Coester, forming lifelong bonds filled with laughter, loyalty, and love. 

Chelle spent her life in Arizona and Texas where she made deep connections with cousins and many friends who adored her quick wit, infectious smile and joyful energy. She loved being the center of attention.  Rachelle loved her cat tiger, music and horseback riding, and loved music.

She married Scott Risley. They had one son, Chandler Warren Risley. She later married Jaco. Sylvia says giving birth was her greatest joy and most unconditional love possible having.

As in life we all have challenges and Rachelle was challenged with some health issues, so she lived at home with family support. In the last months Rachelle was in a lot of pain but was extra sweet.

A Special Message

D&C 42:45 Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die, and more especially for those that have not hope of a glorious resurrection

Revelation 21:4

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.