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Ryk Van Spoor Obituary
Ryk VAN SPOOR Ryk Van Spoor, age 75, of Kenmore, WA passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011. He was born to Ryk and Louella Spoor in Seattle, WA on Feb. 18, 1936. Ryk was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Work ers, Local 46, of Seattle for 43 years. He was an active member of the Lake City Elks and served as their Exalted Ruler twice. Ryk was married to his wife, Lorrie, for 55 years and together they took on the responsibility of rais ing Ryk's four younger brothers. He had lots of friends as he could captivate people with his intelligence, wit and great sense of humor. He was an enthusiastic spectator of all types of sports and for recreation loved to bowl. He will be greatly missed by his many friends at Kenmore Lanes and caring neighbors in Kenmore, WA. Ryk is survived by his wife, Lorrie Van Spoor; brothers Gerald (Shirley) Van Spoor and Robert Van Spoor; and many nieces, nephews, and grand- children. He was preceded in death by his sister Valerie Christiansen; brothers Roger Van Spoor and Ronald Van Spoor. Memorial services for Ryk will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at the Lake City Elks Lodge, 145th and Bothell Way, Lake Forest Park. Memorials to Tall Elks. Sign Ryk's On-line Guestbook at www.legacy.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Midge Purvis
August 14, 2011
I will miss Ryk in the worst way. It doesn't seem the same when Lorrie walks into the alley without Ryk leading the way to their special table.He had a sense of humer that was out of this world clear up to the end.He came into the alley to see us and we him just before he went into the hospital again for the last time.One of our bowlers said hey Ryk where did you get that gash on your forehead? he said OH H... it wouldn't be a good day if I didn't fall.I'm so glad that Lorrie and I are very close friends and bowling buddies.My heart is with her, Ryks brother Jerry and family.GOD bless you all
Midge Purvis
August 14, 2011
I will miss Ryk in the worst way.It doesn't seem to be the same @ the alley when Lorrie walks in the door without Ryk leading the way to their special table.He had the best sence of hummer until the end.He came to the alley just a few days befor he went into the hospital to see some of us bowlers and for us to see him also,he had a big gash on his forehead and one of the bowlers said to him,how did you get that gash on your forehead Ryk? he said, OH H--- it wouldn't be a good day if I didn't fall,we laughed so hard. I'm so glad Lorrie and I are very very good friends and bowling buddy's. My heart and praiers are with you,Jerry and family, GOD bless you all.
August 14, 2011
Not many have earned a crown in Heaven as much as Ryk has. He & Lorrie were very young when they took on Ryk's brothers, and raised them as their own.
He has endured so much healthwise, with many illnesses that could have easily taken his life. Never heard a complaint. He will be missed by us all.
Bob & Lorraine Meier
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Nancy E Phillips (Borylla)
August 14, 2011
My mom (Barbara Borylla) and I send our deepest sympathies and love to Lorrie and family. When I was young, Mom and Dad would visit with Ryk and Lorrie occasionally and the younger boys, Bob and Ron and I would play together. Some happy times I remember. I was sorry to see that Ron has passed as well. We're holding you all in our hearts.
August 14, 2011
I will miss Ryk and his contagious smile. Barbara Dines
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