Betty Ryan
February 19, 2011
Betty Ryan, 83, was born February 19, 1928, in Carlisle, IA, the daughter of Elsworth and Mary (Moore) Miller. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2011, at Union Park Health Services. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Betty is survived by her son, Dennis Ryan; daughter, Gee Gee (Randy) Mireles; grandchildren, Dennis (Karen) Ryan, Janell (Alan Barton) Bailey, Chrissy (Richard) Knapp, and Cameron (Elisabeth) Wenzel; two step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight step great grandchildren; sister, Polly James; many nieces and nephews and her best friend, Jane Trevorthen. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Ray Ryan Jr.; her parents; two brothers; one sister and her daughter-in-law, Nancy Ryan.
The family will greet friends from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Park Health Services in loving memory of Betty. A very special thank you to the Skilled Care Staff of Union Park Health Services for the special care of our Mom and Grandma…they all were so kind to her and us.
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Chris Wenzel
02/22/2011
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother and grandmother, Its never a easy time to let go. Just try to cherish the good times and memories you were all able to have with her. I know I will think about all of the bowling we did years ago. She was a wonderful person and I am so lucky to have gotten to know her. She will truely be missed. remember she is up there giving heck to Bert ........
Janet Ray
02/21/2011
So sorry to hear about Aunt Betty we well see you all soon our prayers and love are with you Marty and Jan Ray and family