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Edna Ryneveld Obituary
Springfield - Edna Lynn "Ande" Ryneveld was born September 12, 1943 in San Antonio, TX and died January 2, 2021 in Springfield, MO. She grew up in Garland, Texas, the oldest child of LD and Mary Edna (Smith) Copeland. She attended Texas Woman's University and earned a bachelor's degree in English. Throughout her life, she was an author, a teacher of Reiki and natural health and healing, and the owner of New Life Natural Foods in Bolivar, MO for over 20 years. She enjoyed reading and spending quiet time on her land. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Copeland, and first husband Rene Ryneveld. She is survived by her loving wife of 25 years Karen Willde, stepchildren Matthew Dougherty and Emily (John) Pinkston and grandson Jack, sister Phyllis (Jack) Young, and nieces Jana Young, Leaha Harper, and Kassandra Pulis and their families. No public service or visitation is planned at this time.
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Maureen Myers-Webb
June 23, 2024
I had met Ande in the early 90's at her health food store in Bolivar and shortly after that attended Reiki with her. What a dear soul. I have been awe inspired at what she accomplished in life back then. I have thought of her oftern throughout the years. I'm sadden to hear of her transition. She held the light for many of us, that I'm forever grateful for. Much love and light to Ande, Karen and her family and friends.
Robin Gillette
September 4, 2023
Ande was a wonderful person and a loyal and devoted friend. I just wish I had known sooner that she past away
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