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Cindy Lou Ryan

1953 - 2016

Cindy Lou Ryan obituary, 1953-2016, Lakeside, CA

BORN

1953

DIED

2016

Cindy Ryan Obituary

Cindy Lou Ryan August 19, 1953 - July 24, 2016 Lakeside Cindy Lou Ryan, 62, of Lakeside, CA, passed away on July 24th, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Kenneth James Ryan, Ph.D., stepsons Peter and Sean Ryan, and granddaughter Julia Louise. She is also survived by her brothers Jeff, David and Timothy Hustad.Cindy Lou was born in Biloxi, Miss. to Jack and Florence Hustad. Her father was in the Air Force and subsequently traveled extensively. Spain and Germany were some of the ports of call.Cindy graduated from Santana High School and also National University with a degree in accounting. Given her perfect grades, Cindy was offered a full scholarship at N.U. at the master's level. She chose tax work and excelled in its preparation.Cindy was also known for her knitting skills (prayer shawls, sweaters, etc.) and won many awards at the Del Mar State Fair. Recently she had been engaged in recycled art and her grounds are filled with examples of her talent.Cindy had been extensively known for her creativity and quick wit. She was an avid reader. Many call her friend. Her body has been donated to the UC San Diego Body Donation Program.A celebration will take place at Carlton Hills Lutheran Church, 9735 Halberns Blvd., Santee, CA 92071 on Saturday, August 6th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will follow.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jul. 31, 2016.

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Alice Ryan Bruno

July 25, 2025

Dearest Aunt Cindy.
You were an amazing human being. So giving and level headed. You were the best wife and partner to my Uncle Ken who has now joined you in heavenly peace. You left us far too soon, you had so much more living to do. Beautiful memories of you will be with us always. Until we meet again. Love and miss you, Alice and Family.

Emer Tuohy

April 15, 2017

I have wonderful memories of a visit in 1996 with a kind and loving woman. My thoughts are with Ken in his grief and I give thanks for having known Cyndi. With love Emer Tuohy and family, Waterford, Ireland

Linda De Mayo Kordela

October 1, 2016

Dear Ken,
I am so sorry to learn about your loss. You mentioned Cindy many times when I was a student training under your license. I still recall the wonderful things you said about Cindy.

Ann & Brian Tobin

August 10, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of Cindy's passing - we have very fond memories of her lovely warm
welcoming smile and her many kindnesses to us.

Our love and thoughts are with Ken and all the
family.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann and Brian Tobin

Frank Daley

August 10, 2016

Sad and sorry to hear of Cindy's passing. Regards to and prayers for my old and good friend, Ken.
Frank and Patti-Anne Daley

Cindy Ryan

August 9, 2016

Dear Cindy,

You left this earth too soon - may God hold you in the palm of his hands.

Colleen

Cindy Ryan

August 9, 2016

To Cinday -
- With deepest sympathy will miss you.

Liz and Tom Kennedy

Liz and Tom Kennedy

August 9, 2016

To Cindy -

With deepest sympathy - will miss you.

Love, Liz and Tom Kennedy

Alice Ryan Bruno

August 5, 2016

Dearest Cindy, a loving aunt, and friend. Loved and respected by so many. You loved God, your family, and your country. You were an intelligent, talented and wonderful human being. You had the most beautiful blue eyes and the greatest laugh and warm smile. Thank you for opening up your home to us when we visited the west coast. A special thank you for being such a good and devoted wife to Uncle Ken, for that we are eternally grateful. You will be missed more than you know. God bless you dearest Cindy. Love your East coast family, Alice, Spencer, Megan, Marissa and family.

Nicole Holmes/Ryan

August 3, 2016

Nicole Holmes/Ryan

August 3, 2016

She is in our hearts

Nicole Holmes/ Ryan

August 3, 2016

God Bless the Hustad and Ryan families. Cindy Lou Ryan will always be in our hearts

Pat and Mark Smith

July 31, 2016

God Bless and keep Cindy close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beloved Ken. Rest in Peace.

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