Alva Marie Ryan's Obituary
Alva M. Ryan, Born, Jun. 19, 1929, in Butte, MT, passed away suddenly, May 30, 2003, in Tacoma, WA. Preceded in death by husband of 46 years, John, in 1992 and sister, Grace Wells. Survived by son, Steve, daughter, Janice Nelson, grandchildren, Mike, Keith and Jenny Nelson and John and Kevin Ryan and two great-grandchildren. Also survived by five sisters, Jean Martin, Carol Cuff, Lorraine Bennett, Linda Lawson and Denise Gruchalla. Memorial services will be held at the Mountain View Garden Chapel, Tues., June 3, 2003 at 1:00 PM.
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