Lois J. Ryan

Lois Joy Ryan (nee Hotte), age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 after a short illness. She was born August 10, 1922 in Buffalo, New York. She was predeceased by Dale Emerson Ryan, her husband of 62 years. Surviving are her children, Roger (Jean) of Grand Haven, Stephen (Sue) of Lake Orion, Mark (Tere) of Royal Oak and Daneen (Michael) Roberts of Royal Oak; Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, Andrea (Dylan) Elliott, Kevin (Naomi) Ryan, Peter Ryan (Judy Emaus), Megan Roberts, Douglas, Austin and Bradley Ryan, and great-grandchildren, Sean, Colin and Kaitlin Elliott. She is also survived by brothers, E. Roger Hotte of Larchmont, NY, and Robert Hotte, of Pittsboro, NC. The daughter of Antoinette and Edward Hotte, Lois graduated from Amherst Central High School in 1940 in Snyder, New York. She graduated from Michigan State College in 1944, with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. While at Michigan State she was a member of the Judiciary Board, Spartan Women's League and Alpha Chi Omega. Upon graduation she returned to the Buffalo area as a supervisor in the Steel Mills feeding factory workers for the war effort. In 1947, after Dale returned from naval service in the South Pacific, they were married in Buffalo, New York. They settled in Royal Oak, Michigan where they raised their family. Lois was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Royal Oak where she lived out her faith by serving as Elder and Deaconess, member of Youth Aiders and Lydia Circle, coordinator for the Cancer Sewing group, knitting coordinator which provided homemade items to local charities, and the Centennial Organ Committee. She loved to serve in many capacities; excelling in hospitality was her special gift. Songbirds and her garden were her therapy. Visitation will be Friday, September 23 from 3-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Visitation will also be held Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m., followed by funeral service at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church Royal Oak. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to First Presbyterian Church Royal Oak or Salvation Army-Royal Oak Citadel. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Lois J. Ryan

August 10, 1922 - September 20, 2016