Elberta E. Ryland's Obituary
Elberta E. Peavey was born in Cathay, North Dakota on February 12, 1917 and married Clarence Vern Ryland on November 4, 1944. She went to be with her Lord on August 14, 2007.She will be remembered for her faith in God and love for family and friends. She and Vern faithfully served the Lord at Graham Emmanuel Baptist Church and she enjoyed working in the garden, sewing and ceramics.Elberta is survived by her brother Everett Peavey, sons Henry and Larry Flatt, Stan Ryland, and daughter Fran Hudson. She prayed daily for her 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and many other family members and friends who will miss her.Viewing will be at Mountain View Funeral Home from 1:00-9:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2007. A celebration of life will be held at Graham Emmanuel Baptist Church at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 18, 2007.In celebration of Vern and Elberta,'s love for children, donations may be made to Tacoma Orthopedic Association to benefit Mary Bridge Children,'s Hospital.
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