Dallas, Texas
Ryan, Ernie Born 9-2-1913 Died 7-30-2010. We thought he might live forever. Preceding him in death wife Dorris Ryan; Survived by children Tom, Allan, Melanie, Murry and Linda; 9 grand children, 4 great grand children; his loving companion Barbara and hundreds of friends. Ernie lived life to the...
Read MoreI routinely volunteer at TDG during the State Fair and I always look forward to seeing Ernie. He has been such a pleasure to be around and I'll miss him. There aren't adequate words to say how respected he was and what a lovely person he was. I'm sorry to have missed a chance to honor him at the butterfly release. Sincere condolences to his family.
Renee Potter
August 26, 2010 | Euless, TX
Ernie was such a wonderful person and dear friend. I will always remember his kind ways. I loved him so much. I'm so lucky to have known Him.
Nancy Williaford
August 15, 2010 | Dallas, TX
Butterflies forever,
Billy W.
August 05, 2010 | Dallas, TX
Ernie had a great big heart and shared his love of butterflies with everyone he met. He inspired thousands of children and adults to look closer at the natural world. He volunteered for at least 15 years at Texas Discovery Gardens and at the Museum of Natural History and he never missed a party!
Melissa Martin
August 02, 2010 | Dallas, TX
We will miss you Ernie. I learned a lot from you besides bridge. One major thing was you taught me how to control my sometimes temper. Thank you for that.
We will always remember you and Love You Ernie. We know God is Blessing you right now. With Love Mary Ann Davis and Tom Stevens
Tom Stevens Mary Ann Davis
August 02, 2010 | Dallas, TX
Ernie Ryan touched our lives and left a huge fingerprint on our hearts! We loved him and enjoyed his company immensely. He will be missed.
Manny and Valerie Esparza
August 01, 2010 | Duncanville, TX
I think of Mr. Ryan whenever I am in my garden tending to the butterfly plants. I have a special memory of walking along the lagoon at Fair Park with him as we led a school group on a pond exploration and we found a very special beetle of some sort. He was such a nice man plus if I ever go on a game show and need to know what a Lepidopterist is, I will know.
Marcia Gomez
August 01, 2010 | Dallas, TX
Ernie - Thanks for the years you dedicated to conservation, sharing your passion for butterflies and other insects in countless ways. Very few volunteers were as generous or knowledgeable. We'll all miss you.
Love, Cheryl, Heather and Dawn Stanco (Nacogdoches, TX)
August 01, 2010
As Ernie's daughter-in-law, I had the joy of experiencing his butterfly work and the vast knowledge on the subject. I marveled at his ability to remember what cards were played as many of his friends on the bridge circuit will attest to. He had a mind like a steel trap, even to the end of his life. You couldn't put anything over on him. I will miss him very much.
Irene Ryan
August 01, 2010 | Garland, TX