Betty S. Ryan, of Richboro, PA died on Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Pine Run Health Care. She was 88.
She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Ryan.
Born in Zanesville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Dewey F. and Isyl Davis Shiplett, sister the late Patsy Shiplett, Helen Moore and grandmother of the late Gregory Ryan.
Betty grew up in Zanesville, OH and moved to Bucks County in 1970. She worked as a secretary for many years in Warrington; however, her real passion was being with her family. She was a loving and devoted, wife and mother and grandmother who enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking. She loved traveling and spending time with her friends around the card table playing Bridge, where her reputation as a card shark followed her. She will always be remembered for the love and kindness she shared with all of her family and friends.
She is survived by her children Michael F. Ryan and his wife Kathy of Gahanna, OH, Molly S. Castor and her husband Kirby of Doylestown, PA, and Kevin J. Ryan and his wife Angelia of Ellicott City, MD. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Graveside Service, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 1:00 PM at St. John Neumann Cemetery, County Line and Upper State Rds., Chalfont, PA 18914.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to: A Woman's Place, P.O. Box 299, Doylestown, PA 18901.