VIVIAN RYAN (YAWORSKI)

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VIVIAN RYAN (nee YAWORSKI) With family at her side, Vivian Ryan, aged 64, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2006. Vivian was predeceased by her husband Jim in 1973. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Mike (Donna), Tim and Kathy (Robert) as well as six grandchildren; Rianne (Ken), Amanda, Dion, Ashley, Jessica and Courtney. Also survived by her siblings, Rosealind (Rodney), Ron (Lucille), Gerald (Nadia) and Al (Madeleine); brother-in-law Harold and numerous other family members and friends. Born in 1941, Vivian grew up in Sturgis, SK and at the age of 20 she moved to Winnipeg, where she married Jim on December 26, 1961. This is where they set up residence and raised their family. Vivian worked for Winnipeg School Division #1, at Dufferin School as a Food Coordinator. She was very involved with the community through her children's many sporting activities and volunteering of her time. She was recognized in 1974 by the City of Winnipeg with a Community Service Award. She moved in to the Bill Arnott Housing Co-op in 1995, continuing with her community involvement, serving many terms as Co-op president, board member and Handi-Transit advisory committee member. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the M.S. Society, 400-141 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, R3B 0R3. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 04, 2006