James Patrick Ryan of Longmont, died Saturday, September 6, 2008 at his home. He was 75.Mr. Ryan was born March 3, 1933 in Buffalo, New York, the son of Patrick and Margaret (Quinn) Ryan. Jim married Myra Fleming and they later divorced. On July 29, 1972 he married Dawn Lankow Pascarella in Buffalo. They moved to Longmont in 2000. Jim was a foreman for National Fuel Gas where he worked for most of his career. He retired in 1994. Jim served two terms of active duty in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict.Jim was a member of the Niwot United Methodist Church and belonged to the IBEW. After his retirement, Jim spent as much time as he could with his family and grandchildren. He was a fan of the Buffalo Bills, enjoyed the mountains, camping, woodworking, and playing all sports. He also enjoyed his faithful companion dog, Lucy.Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Dawn; three sons: Jim Ryan and his wife Lisa of Sparta, New Jersey, Mike Ryan of Boulder and Eric Horan of Denver; four daughters: Julie Gorlewski and her husband Dave of Buffalo, New York, Kathy Grieble and her husband Scott of Lafayette, Vicki Hankey and her husband Pete of Erie, and Zoeann Ryan of Lancaster, New York; 14 grandchildren: Jeff, Jake, Jon and Jennie Heisler, Keegan, Wyatt, and Riley Grieble, Becka and Allie Hankey, Maggie and Katie Ryan, Alex, Mason, and Michael Ryan; and one sister, Katherine Ertel of Buffalo, New York.Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Niwot United Methodist Church. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Howe Mortuary and Cremation Services.Memorial contributions may be given to the Niwot United Methodist Church, 7405 Lookout Road, Niwot, CO 80503, or Hospice of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, 2854 Trailridge Drive East, Lafayette, CO 80026, or The Denver Gay Men's Chorus, c/o Rocky Mountain Arts Association, 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 575, Denver, CO 80209 or a charity of the giver's choice.
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