Roberta (Bobbie) Lynn Ryum passed away unexpectedly in her home at Eagles Manor on March 4, 2015.
Roberta was born on June 1, 1953 in Miles City, the daughter of Cecil and Betty Ryum. Roberta attended school in Miles City, graduating from Custer County High School in 1971. Following high school graduation she moved with her two sisters, Patti and Marilyn, to Reno, NV where they all lived and worked for about a year. Upon returning to Miles City, Roberta worked a variety of jobs, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Buckboard Motel for many years. Following her father’s death, she moved to Billings to live with and help care for her mother. While there, she worked at the Holiday Inn until her own health forced her to stop working. In 2013 she moved back to Miles City and resided at the Eagles Manor until the time of her death.
Roberta enjoyed reading, playing with her cat and visiting with family and friends. She truly enjoyed the time she spent at the Manor and was proud that she was able to be a companion to and lend a helping hand to a few of the residents who she felt were in need of her assistance.
Roberta is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Betty Ryum and her sister, Patti Ryum. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Ron) Frize of Miles City, her brother, Gary (Billie) Ryum of Glendale, AZ, her nephew Hunter Ryum of Las Vegas, NV and her Aunt and Uncle, Anne and Jack Westrope of Billings, with whom she had a very special relationship, as well as other nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her very close companion, her cat Buddy.
At Roberta’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Pat and Cheryl Rogers says
Marilyn, Ron and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bobbi’s passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time. God bless you and may he comfort you during this time and the weeks to come.
Carolyn Kimball says
Marilyn and Family,
I am saddened by your loss. May you find some comfort to ease your pain.
Trevor and Donna Mae Huss says
Marilyn, Ron & family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless.
Katy Harbaugh says
Marilyn, Ron & family,
You are in my thoughts.
Scott and Sue Jens says
Marilyn, Ron and boys,
We were saddened to hear the news, our prayers go out to all of you.
Penny (Sumer) Schmidt says
Marilyn, I was sad to see that your sister had passed away. I hope you find comfort in your memories and that they bring you peace.
Jackie Duncan Zawada says
Marilyn, so sorry to hear about Bobbi, I was fortunate to get to know her over the past few years, and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Terri and Ray Schmidt says
Marilyn, Ron and family,
I was so sorry to see the passing of Roberta. We were grade school buddies so this is very sad. Please know you are all in our hearts and thoughts.
Tim and Carol Stoltz says
Dear Marilyn and Ron,
We were so sorry to hear of Roberta’s death, you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Denise and Jay Harvey says
So sorry for your loss! May you find comfort in cherished memories.
Denise Oberlander
Sheila Kale says
Marilyn and family,
This was such a shock. Bobbi was coming over every tuesday and helping me get my listings ready for ebay. She got very excited about it and was going through her own things to list, in fact calling me twice on wednesday asking questions so she would be ready for the next tuesday.
We were going to start walking as soon as it got nice.
Bobbi, Suzanne, Carol, Linda and I would get together for birthdays, Bobbi so enjoyed us all getting together.
She seemed to finally be settling in at the Manor, helping others and doing more.
We all are going to miss her.
Cathi Peila says
Marilyn and family: So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Larson says
Marilyn & Ron,
So sorry to hear of Bobbi’s passing. You will be in my thoughts & prayers & may your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Sally Ziebarth Selle says
Gary & Marilyn and families
Was sorry to hear of Bobbi’s passing…I will always remember the many times she babysat Bruce and I while your parents and Mom and Dad went dancing, fishing or their adult excursions they went on. She was a special person and I’m sure you guys will miss her. Sending hugs your way and praying your many wonderful memories help your days and months ahead become easier with the loss of your sister and aunt.
Sally and family
Kaufman family says
So sorry for your loss. Bobbi was a very sweet and generous person.
Richard & Linda Meidinger says
So sorry to her of Robertas passing. I hadnt’ seen her for a lot of years. But Remember her from the VA and the motel. Patti and I used to go to that motel and spend time at the pool when she worked there.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb & Bob Hagemeister says
Marilyn & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss — our thoughts and prayers are with you — Deb Hanley Hagemeister
Dawn says
Marilyn and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family. Bobbie was a neat lady. She is in the arms of the angels.
Cynthia Cherry-Schif says
I am so sad to hear of Bobbi’s passing. She was a friend through grade school, junior high and high school. I am sending my prayers up that she will have an easier time up there, than she did on earth. Though we were never really close, she was always a lovely friend to me, and she and I always had a fun chat together. This is just so sudden and sad to say goodbye to those you’ve known all your life. God Bless.