Helen Louise Ryan, 69
Helen was born on Aug. 30, 1935, in lone, Wash., to John and Opal Norton Beatty. She was raised in Metaline Falls, Wash., where she was the salutatorian of her high school graduating class.
Helen married Royce Ryan on Feb. 28, 1953, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She worked at the Legion Club in Metaline Falls, then worked in management in the retail business in Libby, for several years.
She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, camping with her family, and playing cards with the kids, grandkids and her niece. She will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, and her generosity and true caring for everyone she ever met.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son -in-law, David Gable; and her beloved husband, Royce.
She is survived by her children, Connie Gable and Deborah Ryan, both of Kalispell, Diane Birky of Alaska, Royce Ann Dunkin and Pat Ryan, both also of Kalispell, and Mike Ryan of Washington; a special niece, Helen Marie Reed; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Pestel officiating.
The family request memorials in Helen's name be made to Home Options Hospice of Kalispell.
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.
Helen Louise Ryan, 69, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2005, in Kalispell.
Helen was born Aug. 30, 1935, in lone, Wash., to John and Opal Norton Beatty. She was raised in Metaline Falls, Wash., where she was salutatorian of her high school graduating class.
Helen married Royce Ryan on Feb. 28, 1953, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She worked at the Legion Club in Metaline Falls, then worked in management in the retail business in Libby for several years.
She enjoyed bowling, bingo, camping with her family, and playing cards with her kids, grandkids and her niece. She will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, and her generosity and true caring for everyone she ever met.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son -in-law, David Gable; and her beloved husband, Royce.
She is survived by her children, Connie Gable and Deborah Ryan, both of Kalispell, Diane Birky of Alaska, Royce Ann Dunkin and Pat Ryan, both of Kalispell, and Mike Ryan of Washington; a special niece, Helen Marie Reed; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Pestel officiating.
The family request memorials in Helen's name be made to Home Options Hospice of Kalispell.
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.