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Melba A. Oleson Ryan

Birth	:	27 Jul 1917 Dows, Wright County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Oct 2006 Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Dows, Wright County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6511002, -93.5044022
Description	:	Melba A. (Oleson) Ryan, 89, of Dows, died Friday Oct. 13, 2006 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Funeral services were Tuesday at the Popejoy United Methodist Church in Popejoy with burial in the Fairview Cemetery at Dows. Melba Oleson Ryan was born July 27, 1917, in Dows, the daughter of Lars L. Oleson and Mary (Rasmussen) Oleson. Melba attended elementary school in Morgan Township No. 5, graduated from Dows High School in 1934 and received her teaching degree from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls in 1938. After college, she remained at home to care for her... Read More	Melba A. (Oleson) Ryan, 89, of Dows, died Friday Oct. 13, 2006 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Funeral services were Tuesday at the Popejoy United Methodist Church in Popejoy with burial in the Fairview Cemetery at Dows. Melba Oleson Ryan was born July 27, 1917, in Dows, the daughter of Lars L. Oleson and Mary (Rasmussen) Oleson. Melba attended elementary school in Morgan Township No. 5, graduated from Dows High School in 1934 and received her teaching degree from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls in 1938. After college, she remained at home to care for her ailing mother. Melba was united in marriage to Harold (Toots) Ryan June 12, 1943, in Dows, at the home of her brother and his wife, Lawrence and Faith Oleson. To this union four children were born. Toots and Melba farmed until his untimely death in 1967. Melba continued to live on the farm, tending to her large garden, growing all kinds of beautiful flowers and helping take care of the cows and calves. Melba pursued life with passion and joy, which is evident by her love of spending time with family and friends. She saw the best in everyone and each new person she met became her friend. Melba's everyday friendliness and helping hand will long be remembered. Her first consideration was for her home and family and the things she could do to make for their happiness and contentment. She was happiest surrounded by family and friends, cooking for them her wonderful raisin creme pies, divinity, and her beef and pork roasts. Melba is survived and will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her sons, Michael (Shirley) Ryan of Mount Vernon, James (Bonnye) Ryan of Clear Lake, and Timothy (Diane) Ryan of The Woodlands, Texas; grandchildren, Tyler Ryan, Phoenix, Dave (Heidi) Ryan, Mount Vernon, Russ (Sandy) Ryan, Los Angeles, Debbie (Eric) Butler, Rockwall, Texas, Carrie Ryan, Rockwall, Texas, and Amanda Ryan Secory (Joel II) Clear Lake; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Emily, Sarah, Trey, Libby, Paul, Lauren and Henry Ryan, Mount Vernon, Logan and Aubrey Butler, Rockwall, Hunter Ryan, Rockwall, and Elle Ryan Secory, Clear Lake; sisters-in-law, Verna Ryan, Elsie Schroeder, Darlene Aldrich and Juanita Oleson; brother-in-law, Edward (Marge) Ryan; and many nieces and nephews. Melba was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold (Toots); infant daughter, Mary Kay Ryan; brothers, Lawrence (Doc) and LuVerne Oleson; sister, Buenetta Vanderlip; granddaughter, Jenny Ryan; and grandson, Tad R. Ryan.

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Where is Melba A. Oleson Ryan's memorial?
Melba A. Oleson Ryan's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Dows, Wright County, USA.
When did Melba A. Oleson Ryan death?
Melba A. Oleson Ryan death on 13 Oct 2006 in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melba A. Oleson Ryan's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6511002
Longitude: -93.5044022

Family Members:

Parent

Lars L. Oleson

(1874 - 1936)

Mary Sophia Rasmussen Oleson

(1875 - 1957)

Spouse

Harold R. “Toots” Ryan

(1918 - 1967)

Siblings

Dr Lawrence Oleson

(1898 - 1964)

Buenetta Oleson Vanderlip

(1903 - 1993)

LuVerne C Oleson

(1912 - 1999)

Children

Infant Daughter Mary Kay Ryan

(1944 - 1944)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Dows, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6511002, -93.5044022

2. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6777992, -93.4792023

3. Otis Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6164017, -93.4880981

4. Olson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6383018, -93.4403000

5. Morgan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6741982, -93.4100037

6. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5816994, -93.4447021

7. Galt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7030983, -93.5960999

8. Vernon Township Lutheran Cemetery
Dows, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5864000, -93.5994000

9. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7453003, -93.5714035

10. Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7167015, -93.3803024

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Coordinate: 42.7388916, -93.3716736

12. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7197189, -93.3397217

13. Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7652817, -93.3719406

14. Montgomery Family Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 42.5932028, -93.3105961

15. Alden Cemetery
Alden, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5218000, -93.3864500

16. Alexander Cemetery
Alexander, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8041687, -93.4591675

17. Saint Johns Cemetery
Clarion, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7324982, -93.7039032

18. Evergreen Cemetery
Clarion, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7313995, -93.7069016

19. Williams Cemetery
Williams, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.5864029

20. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Williams, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4782982, -93.5880966

21. Marion Center Cemetery
Latimer, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7738991, -93.3178024

22. Maynes Grove Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6577988, -93.2514038

23. Saint Francis Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8297005, -93.5905991

24. Blairsburg Cemetery
Blairsburg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4925003, -93.6455994