Ricky Charles Bryant

Ricky Charles Bryant was born in Yakima on February 16th of 1940 to Paul Charles Bryant and Anita Mae Bryant. He was raised in Tenino Washington and graduated from Tenino high school in 1958. He had one brother Gerald Bryant of Centralia and one sister Paulette Bryant of Centralia.

Soon after graduating high school, Ricky married his first wife, Gail, whom he grew up with in Tenino. Soon after, they moved to Seattle, where Ricky worked for Continental Can company as a machinist. Ricky and Gail had two daughters, Annette and Penny.

He then met his second wife Glenda Gimmestad and they had two children of their own and raised their family in Seattle.

Rick's children are as follows: Annette Arneson, Penny Hickey ,Stephanie Bryant whom Rick adopted. Rick had a daughter with Glenda, Jennifer Bryant whom proceeded him in death(2012) and a son Brent Bryant. His wife Glenda proceeded him in death as well in (2005)

Rick moved to the Olympia area in 1986 and remained there until his death on October 29th 2021. He was a great son, brother, father and grandfather and will be missed tremendously. He loved the Mariners and Seahawks as well as gardening around the house and MacGyvering all things needing fixed:) He loved the holidays especially Christmas when he could go all out and decorate like(Clark Griswold) He was famous for his shortcuts while on trips and getting lost as well as his love for Dairy Queen Blizzards (Butterfinger) He was a kind soul and loved by many! His grandkids and great grandkids adored him, and they include: Grands- Nicole, Travis, Tara, Alyx, Robert, Alyssa, Colby, Aubrey and Addison. Greats- Evan, Elayna, Liam, Troy, Leia and Lincoln.

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