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Geri L. Ryan

FUNERAL HOME

Moreland Funeral Home - Westerville

55 E. Schrock Road

Westerville, Ohio

Geri Ryan Obituary

RYAN Geri L. Ryan, age 52, of Westerville, January 17, 2010 at home. Teacher at Childtime Learning Center in Columbus. Geri loved children and was a mother to all. Survived by her husband, Michael; children, Brandon and Matthew Ryan; mother, Gay Cahall; father, John Dixon; grandmother, Eleanor Dixon; brothers, Paul Dixon and John (Peggy) Dixon; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by step-father Charles Cahall. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Friday 6-8 p.m., where service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Make a Wish Foundation.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Geri Ryan

22 Entries

Jill Fancelli

January 15, 2011

Dear Matt, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. I always enjoyed talking with her and swaping books with her. She always has a big smile and a positive out look. She was a terrific lady and everyione that knew her loved her and miss her too.
Love to You,
Jill Fancelli

Gina Limes

January 29, 2010

Mike, Brandon and Matt,

I am so sorry to hear about Geri. I only met her twice, once at Amy's College grad party and once when she welcomed me into her home for Brandon's college grad party. She was very gracious and welcoming and very funny. I know she will be missed greatly. Our prayers are with your whole family. Love Gina, Dale, Amy and Jeff Limes

Talishia(Adrah) Jones

January 22, 2010

First to Ms.Geri's family, my sincere sympathy,condolences, and prayers are with you. Ms. Geri was certainly an angel on earth, she was a gift to ChildTime and to every little person that she came in contact with. From the moment Adrah (aka Juicy Fruit) came to the daycare, she loved her. When Adrah didn't feel well, I knew at some point Geri would be holding her. Her happiness and love was contagious. She gave something that would mean more to any parent who knew her...security that your child was ok when yor weren't there. She gave 200% of herself to those kids, and I consider it not only a priviledge, but a honor that I had the opportunity to get to know her as Adrah got older, and even though "Juicy Fruit" was not in her class, you would have never known it. Geri kept her special in her heart and that is more than I could ever ask for. She was a part of an awesome team of teachers that anyone would be proud to call their friend. We love you and miss you always----Talishia, Adrah (Juicy Fruit),and Family

Melody Ralston

January 22, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I met Geri at JPMC. She always had a smile for everyone she greeted.

Angela Hollis

January 22, 2010

I am truly devastated by the loss of such an extraordinary woman. Jayla and I will truly miss Ms. Geri. We loved her dearly. Her warm and inviting smile welcomed us into Childtime Learning Centers. She is the reason we decided to bring our daughter to the center. She was so fun and loved children with every ounce of her being. I felt so at ease leaving my little treasure with her everyday. The world is definitely missing a jewel. I am so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
-Jayla and The Hollis family

glenda& larry Paschke

January 21, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We were pleased to meet her last year when she came out to visit her Mom in Pahrump. What a fun lovely lady. Just like her Mom. God Bless you all. Love Glenda & Larry Paschke

January 21, 2010

Mike - I am sorry for your loss and am keeping your family in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Bob Smith

January 21, 2010

Mike - I am sorry for your loss and am keeping your family in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Akilah Smallwood

January 21, 2010

My heart goes out to Geri's family. She will be truly missed. She loved all children with a passion. I will truly miss her daily updates on my child's progress that she delivered with such excitement. I could tell that she really enjoyed watching the children grow. God bless. Akilah/Jacob

Susan Darnes

January 21, 2010

I worked with Geri at JPMorgan. She was always so full of life and had a smile for everyone she met. My prayers go out to your family during this time. She will be missed. She was a great lady.

John Albrecht

January 21, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to your Entire Family. John and Elaine Albrecht

Tina Payne

January 21, 2010

I knew Geri through Childtime. She always had a hug and loving words for my granddaughter, Angelina, who adored Miss Geri. It was obvious how much Geri loved children, and I'm sure she will be missed by all who knew her.

Kiara Curry

January 20, 2010

Since I heard the news of Ms.Geri's passing I honestly couldn't believe it!
Each day since when I walk into Childtime with my 2 girls (India&Noel)I see that Ms.Geri truly isn't with us and it just makes me so sad. Then I just like many other parents reflect on her ways as a teacher and her ways with my daughters and I smile thinking how blessed we all are to have been given the gift of having her at Childtime for 4years. There truly aren't many people in this world that so openly give love and wish happiness to everyone they meet. I've been a Mom for alomost 19 years now and have known many different teachers honestly there's no one like Ms.Geri.....
She truly loved all the kids and just gave her heart and happy spirit to them each and everyday.
I can't imagine the pain your family maybe feeling at this time and our hearts and prayers are with you.
So blessed we all were to have such a special woman in our lives. We love you Ms.Geri! We know your wearing your angel wings now....
~God Bless~
Kiara,Nick,India,Noel,Taya,Gma Marcia

Tracy Wilkins

January 20, 2010

I am beside myself. Geri's family was such a huge part of my life when I first came to Columbus. I don't know if I would have made it without them. All. Geri's greatest love and greatest pride was her children. I didn't see you much anymore, and I can't believe how much I miss you. We always think there is time. Love to you all.

Ashley Pearch

January 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the Ryan Family. Geri was my Co-teacher for two years and she taught me so much. Her vibrant personality inspired me and the children that she worked with. She was a great friend, a great teacher, and a great person. She will be missed.

Carolyn Riffle

January 20, 2010

My prayers are with Geri's family at this very difficult time. I will always remember how caring and trusting she was. She was a wonderful daughter to her Mother.

Christina Jackson

January 20, 2010

We will keep the Ryan family in our prayers. Geri was a great teacher and she truly adored our son, as he did her. She will be greatly missed...but heaven is getting another angel.

Jill Fancelli

January 20, 2010

Geri was such a warm and loving person. Any one who knew Geri loved her. She was dedicated to her children and all the numerous children who spent time at her house. I always loved talking to Geri and doing school functions with her when our boys Matt and Jeremy were in school. My thoughts and prayers go to her family. She will be missed by my son and myself.

gabby guegold

January 20, 2010

You were a caring a patient teacher. Thank you for the time you spent with my child.

Linda Pizarro

January 20, 2010

You will be sadly missed and our prayers are with you and your friends and family

Diana Ellis

January 20, 2010

LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH!!!
Have a groovy day!!

Geri will always be remembered whenever I hear these sayings. She loved and cared about all regardless of age even if the little ones really captured the essence of life. She will be missed by all who knew her (including the 4 legged creatures that she gave love and care to :-) Remembered always, Diana, Jesse, Buddy, Bobbi, and Willie.

Jennifer Rawlings

January 20, 2010

I am keeping the whole family im my prayers. Geri was such a wonderful person to be around and she always made me laugh. I will never forget the wonderful things she did for me. It was the small things she did that made a difference. She was a great teacher and a wonderfull mother. She always talked about her children and how proud of them she was. May she find her place in heaven and smile down on all of us!

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