Obituary: Johnson, Glenis (Ryan)

JOHNSON, Glenis (Ryan)

Born August, 22, 1931, in Blackduck, MN, daughter of Clarence and May Sinclair.

Passed away October 2, 2012, in Spokane Valley.
Glenis attended school in Blackduck and graduated from Blackduck High School.

Following graduation, she moved to Mullan, ID, married Earl Ryan followed by the birth of their three children.

Later she moved to Spokane Valley where she spent the remainder of her life as a caregiver, cook and friend to the elderly and disabled.

Glenis was a fantastic cook.

She also liked to write poetry and sing.
She is survived by daughter Kathryn Ryan, Otis Orchards, son Robert Ryan, Medical Lake, and Grandsons, Cory Ryan, Otis Orchards, and Eric Ryan, Spokane Valley.

Surviving siblings are sister, Pauline Christianson, Naicam, Sask., brothers Clarence (Vonnie) Sinclair, Jr., Raleigh, MO and Lawrence (Janet) Sinclair, Spokane Valley.
Glenis was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Ann Swannack and Mary Johnston and daughter Patricia Ryan.
At Glenis’ request, there will be no services.