John is survived by wife, Bette Ryan; his sister Donna Halverson; his children, Michelle Scott (Married to Mark Scott); Lisa Murphy (Married to John Murphy) and his Grandchildren (9); and Great Grandchildren (3 & 2 on the way). He is predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Ryan; and brother, Daniel Ryan. John was born in Denver on January 29, 1933 to John and Dorothy Ryan.
John spent four years in the United States Navy, and two years in the Reserves. John worked at Western Electric as a Warehouse Clerk for 34 years, retiring in 1984. John was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed his Irish Heritage. He enjoyed watching Irish Step Dancing and Bagpipers. Along with camping, hiking, metal detecting, and looking for arrowheads.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and deepest gratitude for all sympathy and acts of kindness shown during this time of bereavement.
