Lois Joy Ryan

1922 - 2016

Lois Joy Ryan obituary, 1922-2016, Royal Oak, MI

BORN

1922

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Wm Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

705 W. Eleven Mile Road

Royal Oak, Michigan

Lois Ryan Obituary

RYAN

LOIS JOY (nee HOTTE) Age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 after a short illness. She was born August 10, 1922 in Buffalo, New York. She was predeceased by Dale Emerson Ryan, her husband of 62 years. Surviving are her children, Roger (Jean) of Grand Haven, Stephen (Sue) of Lake Orion, Mark (Tere) of Royal Oak, and Daneen (Michael) Roberts of Royal Oak; Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, Andrea (Dylan) Elliott, Kevin (Naomi) Ryan, Peter Ryan (Judy Emaus), Megan Roberts, Douglas, Austin and Bradley Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Sean, Colin, and Kaitlin Elliott. She is also survived by brothers, E. Roger Hotte of Larchmont, New York and Robert Hotte, of Pittsboro, North Carolina. The daughter of Antoinette and Edward Hotte, Lois graduated from Amherst Central High School in 1940 in Snyder, New York. She graduated from Michigan State College in 1944, with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. While at Michigan State she was a member of the Judiciary Board, Spartan Women's League and Alpha Chi Omega. Upon graduation she returned to the Buffalo area as a supervisor in the Steel Mills feeding factory workers for the war effort. In 1947, after Dale returned from naval service in the South Pacific, they were married in Buffalo, New York. They settled in Royal Oak, Michigan where they raised their family. Lois was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Royal Oak where she lived out her faith by serving as Elder and Deaconess, member of Youth Aiders and Lydia Circle, coordinator for the Cancer Sewing group, knitting coordinator which provided homemade items to local charities, and the Centennial Organ Committee. She loved to serve in many capacities; excelling in hospitality was her special gift. Songbirds and her garden were her therapy. Visitation will be Friday, September 23 from 3-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Visitation will also be held Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m., followed by funeral service at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Royal Oak. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to First Presbyterian Church Royal Oak or Salvation Army-Royal Oak Citadel. Share your memories at

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Published by The Detroit News from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2016.
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A beautiful and accomplished lady. She was a great friend to us We have such great memories of her. To Jack and all the family we offer our condolence and prayers.

Jim & Caroline Duff

October 9, 2016

Lois and Dale Ryan were wonderful friends to my parents, remaining in touch with them after they had moved to Florida, and then to North Carolina. The Ryans were very active members of First Presbyterian Church, and contributed in many ways over the years. I enjoyed reminiscing with Lois at the 100th anniversary of the church -- she made me feel welcome, even though it had been 30 years since I'd been back to Royal Oak. Her family has my condolences at her passing.

Ellen Kirkman

October 5, 2016

I was so sorry to hear about Lois' passing. She was a lovely lady and had a great influence on so many people at First Pres. She always greeted me when I came back to the church for a visit with a "Hi Marty"-always making me feel welcome . She will be truly missed for her energy and dedication.

Martha Clapp

September 22, 2016

To all of Lois' family, my deep sorrow at her passing. Lois was a sorority sister of my Mothers, and a life long deer friend. In times of great joy and great sadness, and all the in between times, she was always there to lend support and a helping hand. A few years ago my sister and I were visiting Loie in Royal Oak. She took us on a tour of the area, and a walk down memory lane. Places and stories of our childhood and our parents and her family. Loie had an amazing memory and was a prolific story teller. We laughed and laughed and had yet another wonderful time with her. Her spirit and her joy will be hugely missed. I feel so fortunate to have known Loie.

Barbara Miller
Seattle, Washington

September 22, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Lois' passing. It's been my pleasure to talk with her about her joy from being able to watch Detroit Public TV almost exclusively and listen to our WRCJ classical music, as well as her love of organ music and pride and love for her family, who have my condolences. I never got to meet Dale, but she told me how much he'd have appreciated the documentary we produced about Detroit's Houses of Worship. Most of all, I'll miss talking with Lois.

Dan Alpert

September 22, 2016

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wm Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

705 W. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067

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24

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Royal Oak, MI

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Royal Oak, MI

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