Connie Lynn Ryba, age 73, of Gresham, Oregon passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Connie was born on February 24, 1951 in Portland, Oregon to Loren and Arlene (Watson) Brooks. They had two other children, Loren Jr. and Shelly.
Connie married young and had three children Dawn, Heather and Mike. Connie loved being a mother. She loved being a Nana even more to Katey, Brandon, Ryan and Rohan.
She also loved spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, jet skiing, snow skiing and she had a deep love for traveling, especially to Hawaii with friends.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Arlene Brooks; her brother, Loren Jr.; sister Shelly and daughter Dawn.
She is survived by her daughter Heather (Paul); her son Mike; Granddaughter Katey; Grandsons, Brandon, Ryan, Rohan, grandsons
Connie's motto was "Live, Love, Laugh and play hard - you never know when your last breath will be Wow, what a ride!"
A memorial service for Connie will be held Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, 520 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in Connie's memory to:
Gresham Police Department K9 Unit
(See www.batemancarrollfunerals.com for link)