Violet Joy Ryan
July 06, 1934 - December 12, 2019
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB / MOUNT VERNON - Violet Joy Ryan, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. She was born in Gratiot Township to Richard and Clara (Robinson) Larson. Violet was married to William “Bill” Ryan and they moved to Mount Vernon in 1954.
Violet worked at various jobs during her career, the last being at World of Variety where she enjoyed meeting new people. She also enjoyed snowmobiling, go carting, watching NASCAR races, and her Wednesday night social get-togethers on her deck with family and friends. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Verona. The most important thing to Violet was her family, she attended her children’s sporting events and later she attended both her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s events. She spent many winters in California riding dune buggies with her sister, Alice. Her door and her heart were always open to everyone.
Violet is survived by her children, Sherry (Ron) Gilman, Rick (Cathy) Ryan, Vickie (Greg) Davis, and Jim (Jeanne Gilbertson) Ryan. She is further survived by nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; brother, David Larson; brother-in-law, Charles Ubersox; sisters-in-law, Betty Larson and Mary Ellen Parrell; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Violet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; six brothers; and three sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 N Main St., Verona, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO MOUNT HOREB FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 500 N. Eighth St., Mount Horeb, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Deb and Bill Anderson, Geraldine Trainor, and Dan Richardson for always looking after mom. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077
Events
Visitation
Mon Dec 16, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Camacho Mt. Horeb Funeral & Cremation Care • 500 N. 8th Street, Mt. Horeb, WI 53572
Visitation
Tue Dec 17, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Andrew Church (Verona) • 301 N. Main St, Verona, WI 53593
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Dec 17, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Andrew Church (Verona) • 301 N. Main St, Verona, WI 53593
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Patty Blumer
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Vi was one who told you what she thought whether you wanted to hear it or not and she did not mix words. She had a heart of gold who would help you without even asking.. She welcomed everyone to her front patio! She was loved by anyone who had the pleasure to meet and know her. She will be missed by so many and in so many ways. Our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to the Ryan family.
Patty Blumer and Dick Riesen
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Cheryl Way
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My Greatest Condolences to the Ryan Family and Friends. Always had a lot of respect for Vi and enjoyed her smile.
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Deb Piquette
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That little woman with the open heart and home has left a huge imprint on my heart over the years. I will miss Vi dearly. Sending my love and hugs to Sherry, Rick, Vickie Lynn (as Vi always called you) and Jim.
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Beverly Tucker
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What a delightful, happy, spunky woman. You never knew what Vi would say but you always had to laugh with her. She was definitely a ray of sunshine. She will be sadly missed. Our deep condolences to the family. Denny/Bev
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Linda Norris
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What a women!! Bev Tucker said it all-- A Happy, Spunky women "who you did have to laugh with and you never knew just what she was gonna say"-And for that I am so very grateful to have known Vi!!!! The laughs-stories and good time's that were shared will ALWAYS be close to my heart --Love you Vi Ryan
Linda Norris
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Joleen Elsing
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I am so sorry to hear about Vi's passing. She was a a remarkable person. She will be missed in Mt. Vernon. All of you have my deepest condolences. My prayers and thoughts to you.
Joleen Goebler Elsing