Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ryan, Patrick J. February 8, 2011
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - Feb. 12, 2011


Patrick James Ryan, 72, of Belding, joined his Lord and Savior unexpectedly at 
home on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 8. He was born on Feb. 2, 1939 at Sparrow 
Hospital in Lansing, the son of Doyle E. and Lula E. (Pierce) Ryan.

Patrick has lived in Belding most of his life, was educated in Belding Schools 
and graduated with the class of 1957. He entered the United States Air Force 
following high school and attended the Air Force Academy as a Cadet.

Following his release from the military in 1962, he continued his service to 
country through his work in the Peace Corps. He attended several universities, 
earning his Associates Degree in San Antonio, Texas, and pursued coursework in 
engineering at Michigan State University. He had many significant 
accomplishments in his career in Aerospace engineering including work for the 
Space Program and NASA. While his work took him to other parts of the country 
for periods of time, Belding has always been home for Patrick. He was a long-
time member of the Greenville American Legion and enjoyed spending time with 
family and friends.

Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Barbara who he married near Woods Lake 
in  1996; his children; Sean (Beth) Ryan of Belding, Shannon (Stephanie) Ryan 
of Lansing, Christine Hath of Marquette, Matt Matecki of Portage and Laurie 
Matecki of Sanford, N.C.; grandchildren Barbee, Patrick, Alaina, Jacob, 
Donovan, Fiona, Zachary and Megan; and several cousins and friends. 

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents; a spouse, Barbee in 1987; a 
daughter, Sherry Ryan in 1985; and a brother, Michael.

Interment services are being planned at Glendale Cemetery when weather permits. 
Please contact Verdun Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 303 S. Bridge 
St., Belding, Michigan 48809, who is caring for arrangements, for additional 
information at (616) 794-1300 or www.verdunfh.com. 



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