ce. She enjoyed volunteering at the YMCA and teaching the "Swinging 60's" exercise group. She looked forward to going to Stephen's Memorial Animal Shelter and helping with the animals. She was an avid reader. She also enjoyed the water swimming and being on the beach, dancing, listening to music, and snow skiing. Mary had a soft spot in her heart for animals.
Her family includes her husband William Patrick "Bill" Ryan of Oskaloosa; her son, William Matthew "Billy" Ryan (& Laurie Andrews) of Oskaloosa; a sister and brother in law, Peggy and Jerry Bartlet of Rutland, Vermont; and many friends and family in upstate New York.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service honoring Mary's life with be held Monday, November 6, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel with Deacon Lowell VanWyk officiating. As was Mary's wish, her body has been cremated. The family will be at the funeral chapel Monday evening from 4 until service time at 6 to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to MHP Hospice Serenity House or Stephen's Memorial Animal Shelter.
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