Yvonne Joyce Ryder, age 76, of Miles City, Montana, previously from Round Prairie, North Dakota passed away on May 9, 2017 at Holy Rosary Residential Living in Miles City.
Yvonne was born July 25, 1940 in Sisseton, South Dakota, the daughter of Joseph and Violet (Rassmusen) Lyseng. The family moved to Froid, Montana shortly after. Yvonne attended Froid Schools and graduated in 1958. Yvonne attended Dickinson College for Nursing. After graduating with her LPN License, she returned to Williston, North Dakota and worked at Mercy Hospital. Yvonne moved to El Paso, Texas where she married the love of her life Larry Leroy Ryder on April 29, 1961. After Larry’s service in the Army, they moved to Great Falls, Montana. They returned to the Buford, North Dakota area where they had four children. Yvonne continued her work in Nursing while raising her family along with farming with Larry.
Yvonne and Larry enjoyed spending time with their close friends Gary and Lynn Russell and Hoot and Vonnie Gibbins. Everyone was always welcomed to their table with a cup of coffee and great conversation. Yvonne also worked for the Human Service Center in Williston, North Dakota and Bethel Lutheran Nursing Home.
Yvonne’s passion for growing plants and flowers could be seen both inside her home and her yard. Yvonne devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She loved all of her family, her many nieces and nephews. She cherished the homemade lemon pies her niece Tammye Lyseng always made her. Yvonne was always there for anyone. She was a wise, loving, caring and respectful woman.
Larry and Yvonne moved to Miles City, Montana in 2013. Yvonne’s Catholic faith remained an important part throughout her life.
Yvonne is survived by her children: Julie Ryder of Minot, ND; Janet (Erik) O’Connor of Colstrip, MT; Lynette (Dan) Markle of Minot, ND and Lee Ryder of Williston, ND; thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Jerry (Carol) Lyseng of Williston, ND and Judy (Greg) Hofman of McCabe, MT. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother Gene and her husband Larry.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will follow Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
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Paul Lund says
Rest in God’s grace and peace.
Paul Lund says
Rest in peace
Joanne Wirtz says
So sorry for your loss. She was one of the best. RIP Yvonne. Hugs and prayers gor your family.
Maria Wilson says
So sorry for your loss, may God be merciful to heal your hearts and hold you near. God bless you Miss Yvonne.
Nancy Foley says
To the family of Yvonne Ryder. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. John 5:29.
Tina Webb says
I will miss our talks. We would talk for hours when I visited her. She has such a passion for her kids, grandkids and family. We’d talk about the war and the military. Such a wonderful woman that will greatly be missed
Jean Ann says
Janet , Julie, Lee, Lynette, and Family. Sorry to hear about your Ma you’re in my thoughts and prayers Love you Aunt Jean Ann
Kathy Gibbins Hoefs says
Yvonne was a wonderful person & I’m grateful for having known her, Larry & Julie, Janet, Lynnette & Lee. I loved babysitting the kids & visiting with Yvonne. God bless
Bob and Bonnie Markle says
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.