Violet M Ryan

Pat was a beautiful woman in every way. My first memory of her was when she was expecting Greg. Soon, Pat and Lloyd bought a home around the corner from us, the Nefe family, in Brown Deer. In a couple of years, my sister Heidi and I became the family baby sitters for Greg and Sherry. Pat always treated me as an adult, and she was like a second mother/loving aunt to me. She had a wonderful sense of bumor and was so very positive, upbuilding, spiritual and fun to be around. My heart is heavy with hurt from her loss, but filled with joy at soon seeing her in the paradise earth!

Pat was a dear friend I studied the Bible with her always soo positive helped me through my divorce went to court with me she was my sounding board and like a mother to me I talked to her recently before she got sick we had lots of laughs from the old days I´m soo proud of her daughter sherry that she was able to take care of her until she passed she had such a strong faith in her God Jehovah and shared her faith with many she was a devoted daughter wonderful wife mother grandmother and a great friend to all that were blessed to know her I´m blessed that I knew her miss you sweet pat see you in the paradise

To the family of Violet (Pat) Ryan,
We were saddened to hear about the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. May knowing that others care bring you comfort.
With sympathy and love,
Joe and Theresa Reyer

My very first memory of meeting my future mother-in-law, Pat, was at the airport as she had a quick layover in Atlanta. I was so nervous meeting her because her son and I had been dating for only a few months and I had only spoken to her on the phone once prior. As I recall, she was just as nervous to meet me as well! I'm sure she was thinking that I was way too short for her tall son. Lol. Like what is this little cupcake doing dating her tall glass of milk? I was impressed by her height as well! Those Ryan's are all tall! Pat had a beautiful smile and her laugh was seriously contagious. Nervousness aside, she and I exchanged small gifts that day and in time we exchanged a heartfelt appreciation for eachother. We got to a point where we could talk for four or five hours straight about life and our childhoods. She loved to share memories and stories and I really enjoyed learning about her life. I will miss her cute laugh and her funny stories. But we'll have forever to catch up- just around the corner. Sleep well until then my dear mother Pat. You will be missed!