Ryan, Victoria Lee Victoria Lee Ryan, age 61, passed away at Lacks Cancer Center in Grand Rapids on Monday, August 27, 2007. Victoria was born on May 6, 1946 in Grand Rapids to Robert and Patricia (Hansen) Bailey and was a Medical Secretary at Blodgett Hospital. She married Chet Ryan on October 24, 1969 in Grand Rapids and was a member of the Resurrection Life Church in Newaygo. Victoria is survived by her husband of 37 years, Chet Ryan of Grant; her son, Ken (Tracy) Ryan of Grand Rapids; her father, Robert (Barb) Bailey; brothers and sister, Louis (Linda) Canfield of Whitehall, Richard (Patty) Canfield of Grand Rapids, James Canfield of Grant, Robert (Tami) Bailey of Grandville, Randy (Deb) Bailey of Texas, and Jean Bailey of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, August 30, 2007 from the Resurrection Life Church in Newaygo with Pastor Paul Ruzinsky presiding with interment in the Bridgeton Township Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, friends are asked to consider the American Cancer Society or the Resurrection Life Church in Newaygo. Friends may share a memory or condolences with the Ryan family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Condolence or memory of Victoria Lee Ryan Family on-line It has been hard to maintain your courage and sense of humor while undergoing so many treatments with her and so many challenges during the past months. God has called your loved one home to a glorious and whole life and we now rejoice with her. May your precious memories soon return after such a painful experience. God be with all of you. Lois DeHaan Ken Ryans coworker Posted 8/29/2007 Dear Mr. Ryan, Ken and Tracy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. ~Jeremy and Melissa Grimaldi Posted 8/29/2007 To Chet and Ken, A part of our life has gone to be with the Lord. Was so sorry to hear of Vicki's passing. Will always remember the good times we had while our children were growing up. May the Lord be with you and the family. Egons and Phyllis Vilcans Posted 8/30/2007 Chet- so sorry to hear about Vicki's passing- hadn't gotten word that she was sick -- enjoyed visiting with the two of you at Jason's graduation- trust that the good times and the memories will help the healing- your in our prayers- Mick and Sue Posted 8/30/2007 Please accept our condolences. May your wife and mother rest in Pease. Vicky has a good and valued friend. Best Wishes MICK, SUE, AND MARTIN Posted 8/30/2007 Dear Chet, Ken and Tracy, We were very sad to hear of your loss. We will never forget the twinkle in Vickie's eyes or her wonderful laugh. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and ask that God will give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Love, Dave & Kathleen Ray Posted 8/30/2007 Dear Ken, Tracy, and Mr. Ryan, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family with be in our thoughts and prayers as we remember the good times we were fortunate enough to have with Mrs. Ryan. My condolences, Christian Ray and Lis Pollock Posted 8/31/2007 Mr. Ryan, Kenny, and Tracy,. I am so sorry for your loss. Kenny, you have always been my brother from another mother and I always thought of your mom as my own. She always made me smile and feel so welcome in her life. I write this with tears in my eyes as I think of all the great moments I was lucky enough to share. Mr. Ryan, both you and Mrs. Ryan were very influential in my life and my thoughts and prayers are with you both now. There are so many feelings, so many memories that I have that it is difficult to express. Two words can probably say it best, frozen pizza. Man those were the best. Kenny, your mom was the best. I will miss her dearly and I am sure that she has found peace. Muffin has been waiting on the bed in heaven and she has finally come home. Truthfully there are no words that can convey to you how much your wife, and mother will be missed. So, I will say this: I love you. You are my family. I pray every day that you find the strength you need. She will never be forgotten and will live on forever in all of our hearts and memories. Keep on Keepin' on, Case Posted 8/31/2007 Chet, We've only known you and Vicki for a short time, but what an impact she had on our lives. We will surely miss her lots. She will surely be missed but never forgotten. God surely has a wonderful lady at his side now. We love you. Dave and Tammy Posted 8/31/2007 I will miss her smiles and all the walks we used to take and she was so good with all the kids in the neighborhood . I know she is in a good place now ,but is surely missed!!! September Oom September Oom Posted 9/4/07 Vickie and I worked and laughed together while working in the cafe at church. She was something! You just knew that she was tired, in pain, or both, but she smiled and went on. What an inspiration. She never complained about her situation, but accepted it. She was so easy to love. Never would she say an unkind word about anyone. My last memory of her was when we were making smoothies together and in the rush I forgot to put the top on the blender. We both had strawberry on us and we won't mention the ceiling. She said that we'd get fired if we didn't straighten up. It was fun talking about our shows, particularly Dancing with the Stars. Heaven is so very lucky to have her now. Man, will I miss that little pip-squeak! Christy Brokaw Posted 9/5/07 I first met my dear friend Vicki when we were in the 2nd grade at North Park Elementary. We were in Brownie's together and later Girl Scouts, having fun going on camp outs, and doing projects to help others. As the years passed our friendship grew. I can remember going up north to her family's cottage - going swimming, rolling skating and just having lots of fun together. I can remember when all three of her brothers were born. She loved them all very much and was a wonderful big sister. When we were in our teens we would go to dances at the Armory on Michigan St. (it's gone now) or the Civic Auditorium where usually there would be a local band. In those days the girls danced together - on occasion a boy would get up the courage to ask us - but Vicki and I mostly danced together (not slow though). We would dance "the Swing" and Vicki was a really great dancer. We had so much fun. I have Vicki's 9th grade picture that is very special to me. On the back it reads "Judy, How's my girlfriend We've been best friends for a long time now, I hope we stay that way. Friends always, Vicki." And that we have been, "friends always". I will treasure it forever. From 9th grade until we graduated Vicki and I sat together on the bus on the way to and from school. It took her awhile to wake up in the morning and she didn't want to taIk so we always had a quiet ride to school. Recently we were talking and she happened to mention how it took her awhile to wake up in the morning and then with a laugh said "oh, but you already know that don't you" - and we both laughed. I remember many fun times in High School. On summer vacation we would often go to Grand Haven, going for long walks on the beach and baking in the sun. I remember H.S. graduation and how exited we were. Later I remember going to see her marry a wonderful man and how happy she was. And when she found out she was going to have a baby she was so very very happy! I would visit her after Kenny was born and she was such a loving mother. She would often bring him over to visit my Mom who just adored him. For many years she would bring him on Halloween. What a wonderful man Ken has grown up to be. Vicki was so proud of him and so happy he found a wonderful wife in Tracy. For years Vicki and I have gotten together for lunch on her birthday (I buy) and on mine (she buys). We would always have lots of catching up to do and lunch would always last 2 hours or more. I treasure those times of talking and laughing together. I have a beautiful picture of Vicki with my Mom standing outside on Mom's deck. It's on my refrigerator right now and every morning I sit and look at these two women that I was so blessed to have in my life. Now they are together walking streets of gold and praising God with the angels. Thank you God for my wonderful friend Vicki. Thank you for how she touched my heart and touched my Iife. Chet, Ken, and Tracy - I know what an ache in your heart the loss of your beloved wife and mother has left. At times it may seem unbearable. But keep your eyes on Jesus, He is your strength and best friend. He will help you go on. You are in my prayers. God bless you - you are very special to me. Judi (Jacobson) Johnson Posted 9/6/07 Chet, Kenny and Tracy: So sorry to learn of Vicky's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We remember the good times in the past at L Lake and how close our families were. We have many wonderful memories of Vicky. Fred Giles Gordy and Candy Hershberger Randy and Karen Piper (Hershberger) Posted 9/11/07