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Ruth BRYAN Obituary
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BRYAN, Ruth V. age 63, died on Monday morning, July 16, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a 1971 graduate of Miami University, Oxford, OH with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and pursued coursework toward a masters degree at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN from 1973-75. She is survived by her partner Claire Hurley of Spring Valley, OH; stepson Michael Hurley of Centerville, OH; parents Robert and Ines Bryan of Celina, OH; sister Maria Bryan of Dayton, OH; brother John Bryan of Dayton, OH; sister Jane Schroeder of Celina, OH; five nieces; two nephews; seven grandnieces; three grandnephews; and three godchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 at 1:30p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 Thruston Blvd., Dayton, OH, Rev. Gary Eichhorn officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ruth's name may be made to Hospice of Dayton or Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth BRYAN
July 21, 2012
Our sympathies go out to Claire and all the Bryan family. We had such good times at Ruth and Claire's house. They both made us feel so welcome. Ruth was so much fun to be with. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ann & Bill Hendrickson, Dayton, Ohio
Laura
July 20, 2012
I pray that our Lord Jesus comforts all who knew and loved Ruth,she will be missed. I am quite sure she is happy in the arms of Jesus. Ruth, I look forward to celebrating your earthly life on the eleventh.
Kristin
July 17, 2012
My heart goes out to Claire and Ruth's family. I've known Ruth since I was a baby. I'll never forget her.... so glad I got to see her at Easter.
Kara Wheeler
July 17, 2012
I worked with Ruth at Kettering and she was always so kind to me and had a gift for making others smile. She always spoke so lovingly about you Claire. I am deeply sorry for the loss of such an amazing lady.
Roxanne Wilson
July 17, 2012
Claire & all the Bryan
Family & friends,
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Time and loss can never dim the bloom on the roses of your memories. Praying the memories you hold closest to your heart will comfort you today.
Roxanne
Pat Bright
July 17, 2012
What joy and fun Ruth and the lovely Claire added to my life. We had such wonderful times at their beautiful home. My deepest sympathy to you Claire and the whole Bryan family.
April Pitts
July 17, 2012
Heartfelt prayers sent during this time of grief for the loved one's Ruth left behind. She was a very lucky lady to be so loved and cherished.
God Bless,
Arden Dufilho
July 17, 2012
How sad. I met Ruth's sister Jane while doing the Komen 3-Day Walk in 2009 to honor my sister who had died of breast cancer in December 2008. Jane was an inspiration and an immediate friend. My heart goes out to her and the entire family.
Brett Gerlach
July 17, 2012
Claire,
David and I both send our deepest sympathy to you. What a fun picture you put on the guest book -- love the hat -- and that leads me to believe you have many wonderful memories to hold onto and cherish.
Priscilla Sloan
July 17, 2012
Claire:
I'm so sorry to hear that Ruth has died. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but can see from her photo that she liked to have fun, and had a great smile. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless.
July 17, 2012
So sorry. She was and remains my #1 inspiration and mentor in my own battle. I will always remember her. Charlene Dean
Debbie & Frank Cetone
July 17, 2012
Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time. God, along with wonderful memories will get everyone thru this.
Jayne Wead
July 17, 2012
Rest in peace sweet friend . . .
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