Our American Family - Person Sheet
Our American Family - Person Sheet
NameRonald Dean “Rusty” RYAN 
Birth Date27 Jun 1935
Birth PlaceOsage City, Osage County, Kansas
Death Date9 Nov 2019 Age: 84
Burial PlaceDewey, Washington County, Oklahoma, Dewey Cemetery
FatherGlenn Gilbert RYAN (1900-1971)
MotherLouise Hesper PORTER (1907-1983)
Spouses
Birth Date4 Aug 1936
Birth PlaceBartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma
Death Date23 Jan 2022 Age: 85
Burial PlaceDewey, Washington County, Oklahoma, Dewey Cemetery
Family ID9815
Marr Date17 Nov 1956
Marr PlaceBartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma
Children_____ (?-)
Notes for Ronald Dean “Rusty” RYAN
Rusty Ryan, 84, of Bartlesville, journeyed on to his Eternal Home Saturday. If you were fortunate enough to know Rusty you might wonder if he yelled ""H-e-y Rusty"" while walking through those Pearly Gates!
Rusty was born the son of Glenn Gilbert and Hesper Louise (Porter) Ryan on June 27, 1935, in Osage City, KS. Rusty developed his sense of humor from a young age. Growing up, he enjoyed playing school sports including basketball, and fondly remembered scoring the first basket on the north end of the new gym. He graduated from Dewey High School in 1953. Rusty and Jane Doggett first met at the Dewey skating rink, a relationship ensued and they united in marriage on Nov. 17, 1956, in Bartlesville.
Rusty and Jane made their home in Oak Park where they raised their four children. He was a loving husband and wonderful father who was active in the kids' many activities. Rusty loved to work, first with Meadow Gold as a milk man for 25 plus years, next as a ""Standby Surgeon"" at the hospital on the custodial staff assigned to the surgical suites, for 35 years at Bartlesville Public Schools as a custodian and ""jokester"", and the past few years as the district mail man, where he was known for his words of encouragement he would write on pieces of mail intended for the recipients. He was known for his hugs as well as a smile that brightened the world.
Rusty and Jane enjoyed taking the children camping and on a special vacation every year while they were young. Oftentimes to amusement parks where Rusty would ride the rollercoasters. Later on, Rusty and the boys put over 100,000 miles on the car over 17 seasons watching OSU basketball home games. Jane and Rusty enjoyed mini trips to Branson and various OSU sporting events or fishing at Lake Texhoma. Rusty accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at the Dewey Nazarene Church in 1953 and later in life rededicated his Life to the Lord at the Bartlesville Nazarene Church. He accepted God's grace throughout his battle with cancer and he wasn't afraid of death, taking comfort in knowing where he was going.
Rusty was loved by everyone, he had a listening ear who helped countless friends through difficult times, and had a heart and sense of humor that was bigger than life and almost as big as his grin. By his side the past several years were two special friends who helped him through his journey Calvin Frakes and Debbie Lemming.
Rusty is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Jane; four children, Kim Lyon and Lonnie, Rick Ryan and Carol, Ron Ryan and Shelly, and Kelly Ryan, 10 grandchildren, Jeremiah Lyon and Jill, Josh Lyon and Emma, Jamie Thompson and Scott, Lindsey Ryan and Andy McAdams, Jason Ryan, Megan Wright and HP, Holly Waits and BJ, Rachel Hastings and Brandon, Kaley Moore and Duane and Nick Schaid, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother John Gilbert Ryan.
Rusty's family will receive friends at the Davis Family Funeral Home – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville, on Tues., from 6-8 p.m. Visitation will also be held Tues. from 10-8 and Wed. 9-11. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Journey Home.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. on Wed, at the First Church of the Nazarene. Interment will follow in the Dewey Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Davis Family Funeral Home – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from Nov. 13 to Dec. 12, 2019
On Find A Grave.
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Rusty was born the son of Glenn Gilbert and Hesper Louise (Porter) Ryan on June 27, 1935, in Osage City, KS. Rusty developed his sense of humor from a young age. Growing up, he enjoyed playing school sports including basketball, and fondly remembered scoring the first basket on the north end of the new gym. He graduated from Dewey High School in 1953. Rusty and Jane Doggett first met at the Dewey skating rink, a relationship ensued and they united in marriage on Nov. 17, 1956, in Bartlesville.
Rusty and Jane made their home in Oak Park where they raised their four children. He was a loving husband and wonderful father who was active in the kids' many activities. Rusty loved to work, first with Meadow Gold as a milk man for 25 plus years, next as a ""Standby Surgeon"" at the hospital on the custodial staff assigned to the surgical suites, for 35 years at Bartlesville Public Schools as a custodian and ""jokester"", and the past few years as the district mail man, where he was known for his words of encouragement he would write on pieces of mail intended for the recipients. He was known for his hugs as well as a smile that brightened the world.
Rusty and Jane enjoyed taking the children camping and on a special vacation every year while they were young. Oftentimes to amusement parks where Rusty would ride the rollercoasters. Later on, Rusty and the boys put over 100,000 miles on the car over 17 seasons watching OSU basketball home games. Jane and Rusty enjoyed mini trips to Branson and various OSU sporting events or fishing at Lake Texhoma. Rusty accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at the Dewey Nazarene Church in 1953 and later in life rededicated his Life to the Lord at the Bartlesville Nazarene Church. He accepted God's grace throughout his battle with cancer and he wasn't afraid of death, taking comfort in knowing where he was going.
Rusty was loved by everyone, he had a listening ear who helped countless friends through difficult times, and had a heart and sense of humor that was bigger than life and almost as big as his grin. By his side the past several years were two special friends who helped him through his journey Calvin Frakes and Debbie Lemming.
Rusty is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Jane; four children, Kim Lyon and Lonnie, Rick Ryan and Carol, Ron Ryan and Shelly, and Kelly Ryan, 10 grandchildren, Jeremiah Lyon and Jill, Josh Lyon and Emma, Jamie Thompson and Scott, Lindsey Ryan and Andy McAdams, Jason Ryan, Megan Wright and HP, Holly Waits and BJ, Rachel Hastings and Brandon, Kaley Moore and Duane and Nick Schaid, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother John Gilbert Ryan.
Rusty's family will receive friends at the Davis Family Funeral Home – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville, on Tues., from 6-8 p.m. Visitation will also be held Tues. from 10-8 and Wed. 9-11. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Journey Home.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. on Wed, at the First Church of the Nazarene. Interment will follow in the Dewey Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Davis Family Funeral Home – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from Nov. 13 to Dec. 12, 2019
On Find A Grave.
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Notes for Norma Jane (Spouse 1)
Jane Ryan, lifelong Bartlesville resident, 85, has journeyed on to her Heavenly Home where she will be reunited with her husband Rusty for all eternity. The Lord's good and faithful servant will be missed by her family and friends but they rejoice in her eternal salvation.
Since the time she was 14 years old, Jane served the Lord at the Bartlesville First Church of the Nazarene, spanning some 45 years. But truth be told, Jane loved the Lord and the lifelong church member faithfully lived her entire life tending to his flock that includes the children blessed to call her "Mom" and "Grandma." Other roles Jane excelled at include counselor and encourager, steward and historian, and loyal friend to many.
Norma Jane Ryan was born to Gilbert Addison and Era Pearl (Savage) Doggett in Bartlesville on Aug. 4, 1936 – the hottest day on record in the 20th century. She grew up across the street from the cemetery where she played and practiced reading the grave markers. Her first job at the church was to help with bulletins. After graduating College High in 1954, she went to work at Union Natl. Bank.
Jane first met Rusty Ryan at the Dewey skating rink. She fell for the charming "jokester" and a relationship ensued. She helped lead Rusty to know Christ as his Personal Savior during that time. They united in marriage on Nov. 17, 1956, in Bartlesville and raised four children at their Oak Park home.
Jane was the "best mom" but make no mistake, she was in charge of running the household (like she managed the church office!) and Rusty never had to worry. She would load up the station wagon with the kids for games, Bible School, etc. Her word was as good as gold and she could fix anything. Jane not only worked at the church office, she cleaned local schools alongside Rusty and helped their kids with paper routes. Later, she volunteered at her daughter-in-law Shelly's classroom, helping kids to read for 20 plus years! Jane had a soft spot for kids and children's ministry.
Rusty and Jane loved taking the children camping and on a special vacation every year while they were young, oftentimes to amusement parks. They enjoyed mini trips to Branson, OSU games, and anything the grandkids were involved in. Rusty preceded Jane in death in 2019 after 63 years of loving marriage.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Rusty, sister Joyce Galegar and brother Benny Doggett.
Carter Davis and Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel
On Find A Grave.
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Since the time she was 14 years old, Jane served the Lord at the Bartlesville First Church of the Nazarene, spanning some 45 years. But truth be told, Jane loved the Lord and the lifelong church member faithfully lived her entire life tending to his flock that includes the children blessed to call her "Mom" and "Grandma." Other roles Jane excelled at include counselor and encourager, steward and historian, and loyal friend to many.
Norma Jane Ryan was born to Gilbert Addison and Era Pearl (Savage) Doggett in Bartlesville on Aug. 4, 1936 – the hottest day on record in the 20th century. She grew up across the street from the cemetery where she played and practiced reading the grave markers. Her first job at the church was to help with bulletins. After graduating College High in 1954, she went to work at Union Natl. Bank.
Jane first met Rusty Ryan at the Dewey skating rink. She fell for the charming "jokester" and a relationship ensued. She helped lead Rusty to know Christ as his Personal Savior during that time. They united in marriage on Nov. 17, 1956, in Bartlesville and raised four children at their Oak Park home.
Jane was the "best mom" but make no mistake, she was in charge of running the household (like she managed the church office!) and Rusty never had to worry. She would load up the station wagon with the kids for games, Bible School, etc. Her word was as good as gold and she could fix anything. Jane not only worked at the church office, she cleaned local schools alongside Rusty and helped their kids with paper routes. Later, she volunteered at her daughter-in-law Shelly's classroom, helping kids to read for 20 plus years! Jane had a soft spot for kids and children's ministry.
Rusty and Jane loved taking the children camping and on a special vacation every year while they were young, oftentimes to amusement parks. They enjoyed mini trips to Branson, OSU games, and anything the grandkids were involved in. Rusty preceded Jane in death in 2019 after 63 years of loving marriage.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Rusty, sister Joyce Galegar and brother Benny Doggett.
Carter Davis and Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel
On Find A Grave.
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