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Linda Ryan Obituary


RYAN, Linda A.

Passed away on February 11, 2011 in Spokane, WA; her home Odessa, WA. She is survived by her husband Carl Ryan at the home in Odessa, WA. Three children Bill (and Lorain) Ryan of Nampa, ID; Mike Ryan of Spokane, WA and Christine Ryan and fiancé John Schumacher of Orting, WA. Four grandchildren Luke, Katy, Ben and Cameron along with several nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Julie O'Neil. She is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Odessa, WA, Odessa Golf and C.C. and she was an avid bowler. She was a teacher in Odessa for several years and also enjoyed traveling with her husband, family and friends. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 4:00PM at the Heritage Church, Odessa, WA with Father Mike Ishida, officiating. Family suggests memorials be made to the Odessa Swimming Pool Fund or to any other Odessa organization. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Feb. 13 to Feb. 17, 2011.

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DDebbie asman(Donovan) J

February 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you all in these times.

Nettie Austin

February 19, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May all the memories bring you comfort. There were lot of fun times together, from swim meets to fun runs.

Love Nettie (Donovan) Austin

February 19, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with you,Carl, and the family during this
time of sorrow. We'll always remember Linda and all the fun times.
Love Bob and Sandy Donovan (Silverton,Oregon)

Gayla Gilbert-Nealis

February 17, 2011

Many prayers to your family. May god be with you.

Brent and Michele Oty

February 14, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. Linda will always be in our hearts and never forgotten! May God help you through this tough time and know that you are not alone.

June Jasman

February 13, 2011

My prayers are with you, and your family Carl. God be with you during this time in your life.

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