Alice Ryan
Alice Ann Ryan, 65, of Ansley, Neb., wife of Thomas Ryan, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at the Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney.
Alice was born May 2, 1955 to Robert and Gail (Davis) Patterson in Kearney. She attended Ansley Public High School and was later employed at Becton Dickinson for 28 years.
No one who met Alice could forget her infectious laugh. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandma who continuously showed her love to her family and friends. Alice’s passions included her family, crocheting, baking, cooking, painting and gardening.
Alice was her children’s and grandchildren’s greatest supporter at all their events. In recent years she could be seen in Kearney at wrestling meets, in Colorado at basketball and soccer games and at Doane University watching her granddaughter play volleyball. When it came to gatherings of any kind, whether it be family or friends, Alice was known to bring “the best” pies.
Alice Ryan 1955 - 2021
She also spent her time crocheting, making blankets for kids and grandkids.
Alice is survived by her husband Thomas Ryan of Ansley; daughter Molly (Ben) Piasecki of Castle Rock, Colo. and children Genna, Alizah and Nash; son John Ryan of Kearney; son Clint (Alisa) Ryan of Kearney and children Parker, Mason, Griffin and Conner; daughter Ali Ryan of Castle Rock, Colo. and sons Carter and Macs; two brothers Irv (Linda) Patterson of Pocatello, Idaho and Sam (Nancy) Patterson of Payette, Idaho; three sisters Pam Patterson of Ansley, Connie (Steve) Achord of Burbank, Wash. and Kathy Egbert of Soda
Springs, Idaho.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Gail (Davis) Patterson.
Memorial service was Saturday, Jan. 23 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow with Father Jim Hunt officiating, with Rosary at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Memorial Service was livestreamed at www.govierbrothers.com.
Memorials are suggested to Ansley Fire and Rescue or Hope Lodge in Omaha
Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Broken Bow. Masks were required.
Govier Brothers Mortuary were in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at www.govierbrothers.com.
Govier Brothers Mortuary complies with the CDC and State of Nebraska. We sincerely encourage each person to make the decision whether to attend based on the best interest of their health and that of their community.