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DARA LYNN RYAN
Passed away peacefully on January 25, 2015 at her home in Burke, VA. Lynn was a Virginia native and graduated from Edison High School in Alexandria, and James Madison University. She was a life-long athlete enjoying volleyball, soccer, tennis, and pickle ball. Her passions included square and round dancing, RV travel, and beach time. She found success as a teacher, office manager and tour guide. Lynn is the daughter of the late Laurel Lee Funk and stepfather Robert F. Funk and is survived by beloved husband H. Michael Ryan III, daughter Jennifer Laurel Teal, stepdaughter Emily Dunlavey, and sisters, Stacy Colby and Deana Taylor. The family plans a celebration of Lynn's life on May 22, 2015. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Capital Caring, or First Church of Christ, Scientist, Springfield.
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Memories and Condolences
for DARA RYAN
Chi and Barbara Leonard
March 9, 2015
Sunshine radiating from within--the picture says it all.
We'll miss you, Dara Lynn . . .
Sarah Offenbacher
February 12, 2015
Rest in eternal peace, dear Lynn. You will be sorely missed and always loved in the hearts of all of your family and friends whose lives you touched. Love you.
Grace Johnston
February 11, 2015
Grief can be so difficult, but the special memories help us cope. We will treasure the radiant smile she had for everyone.
George & Sally Barber
February 10, 2015
Our hearts go out to her family. We will all miss her.
February 9, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing.
We will miss her smiling face and her wonderful attitude. Mike, our prayers will be with you and your family.
Ed and Ocie Stephens
Palmetto Palms, Florida
Radiantly Beautiful
Jennifer Teal
February 9, 2015
My mom has been an encourager in my life. She expressed so much love and support to me that will be missed. She was so radiantly beautiful at my wedding. This was an answer to prayer that I will treasure for may years to come. Thank you to everyone that has shared something about my mom. I warms my heart to know she touched so many lives in a very special way. I love and miss my mom deeply.
Radiantly Beautiful
Jennifer Teal
February 9, 2015
February 9, 2015
We are so very saddened at the news of Lynn's passing! We loved seeing Lynn at square dances; she was our "ideal"-- the most beautiful dancer on the floor! Her beauty was only surpassed by her love for Mike. She and he were such an adoring couple! We are heartbroken--Lynn left too soon!
Art and Phyllis Geller
JC Ridgeway
February 9, 2015
Lynn, you will be sorely missed. I got choked up just watching you and Michael dance together - the perfect example of a loving and caring couple. Love you both, Michael. I will always treasure my time with both of you.
David & Judy Godwin,CW-3(Ret) USA
February 9, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 9, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Terry and Nancy Ryan
February 9, 2015
Lynn was the most beautiful of people, inside and out. Always one to join in the fun with the West Point Alumni Glee Club with Mike, Lynn was a true Musigale. We miss her.
Jeanne Arenales
February 8, 2015
Lynn was a great pickle ball player & she will be missed. We played with her for a couple of years & enjoyed our time together. It is hard to believe that she was so ill because she never complained. She was an amazing person.
Joyce & John Kamp
February 8, 2015
Michael, Jennifer, Emily and Lynn's Family. Lynn and I became friends the day John and I arrived in Cypress Woods RV Resort. She and I were always planning, decorating or shopping for parties and had so much fun. We were like sisters and miss her so much. May we all find comfort in wonderful memories of Lynn and know we have a Special Angel with us.
Melveta & Tom Shutt
February 8, 2015
Lynn was a caring, gentle, multi-talented, dear friend. She is and will be missed at our RV Resort in SW Florida. Memories of Lynn will live on in our thoughts.
February 8, 2015
Though our acquaintance was short we soon realized what a very special person Lynn was. She and Michael seemed to us to be the perfect couple and we know that Michael will miss her even as she rests peacefully in God's hands
Pete & Nancy Greig
Elly and Bill Uehling
February 8, 2015
Lynn's example of her love of life and expression of joy lives on. We are blessed to have known her.
Kathleen Ryan
February 8, 2015
You have truly been blessed to have an Angel in the flesh. She will always be in our hearts dear brother, as will you.
Stacy Colby
February 8, 2015
She was my baby sister I loved her and will miss
her
Al Colby
February 8, 2015
A loss is never easy, but she will live on in our hearts and memories.
Ron Barr
February 8, 2015
She brought a life of joy and warmth to all who knew her. I loved having her in my life and will always remember our last time together.
Patricia and Ron Madson
February 8, 2015
The light in Lynn's eyes will forever be in our hearts. She is on the eternal yellow brick road and is always with us. Our love surrounds Michael and the family. Peace.
Patricia and Ron Madson
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