Sonya Lin Kruijs, 52, passed away on April 13, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Ed Kruijs, and her children, Larysa Kruijs Rangel (26) and Nicole Kruijs (25). She is also survived by her father and step mother, David and Joyce Ryman, mother and step father, Linda and Jeff Lilley, and brother, Daryl Ryman. Sonya was born on January 9, 1967 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Biglerville High School in 1984, where she was involved in the band, track and field team, and cheerleading squad. She went on to attend Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and a minor in Psychology in 1988. It was in Happy Valley where she met and eventually married her husband Ed. She moved to the Netherlands with her husband, where her daughters were born in 1992 and 1994. After the Netherlands, she lived in Louisiana, Nigeria, and ultimately moved to The Woodlands, Texas where she raised her children with her husband.
Sonya was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She was always thinking of others and ways to help and support people. She was a constant force and source of stability for all those who were close to her. She was strong, kind, loving, warm, caring, considerate, and happy. She was always willing to lend a listening ear and gave sincere, thoughtful advice when asked. Sonya lived life as an adventure. She loved to travel, dance, and learn. She loved nothing more than to be outside, visit new places, try and cook new, healthy foods, and learn and educate others about healthy living. She touched many - all those who knew her felt her impact and will miss her deeply.
