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KENNETH RYALS Obituary

Kenneth E. Ryals Passed away on January 11. Born 1933 in Laverne, OK he began and ended childhood days with farm work. He entered the US Army in 1953 and served with honor and merit in the Korean and Vietnam wars (1st Air Cavalry Div, 244th Aviation Co. "Mohawks," 9th Aviation BN). He retired in 1974, taking up millwork and residential real estate. Early in his life and in war he faced hardships, which he overcame with calm determination, a tireless work ethic and an uncanny ability to fix things. He went on to lead a happy and peaceful family life in Lakewood, WA. He is survived by Kim-his devoted wife of 48 years, son Ken, daughter-in-law Becky, and 7 grandchildren. He was a good man who is greatly loved and deeply missed. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10am at Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, 2215 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA (253) 272-1414. Private interment with military honors was held at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA. Please sign online guest book at www.tuellmckee.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 20, 2011.

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Jim McKinnon

January 21, 2011

I work with Ken for about 15 years he was a wise, funny and a great man he will be missed. Condolences to Ryals family.

Tim Enfield

January 20, 2011

Mr. Ken was a big part in making my families dreams come true! He sold us a piece of property 12 years ago where we built our family home. He will always be remembered for helping me make a home for my family. I enjoyed talking with Ken on the days he would come by just to see the property. He was always glad to see me and I really enjoyed visiting with him. I was lucky enough to spend some time with him a few weeks ago and he talked a great deal about his family and how proud he was of them. Mr. Ken, you will be missed but always remembered. God Bless!

Reggie + Jan Wee

January 20, 2011

We think of Ken so fondly, remembering the many times we celebrated special occasions with the Ryals family. We always enjoyed visiting with Ken and looked up to him as a wonderful father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

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