Anne Rosalia (Halpin) Ryan • 1919- 2009

Anne Rosalia (Halpin) Ryan - (1919-2009)

Anne Rosalia Ryan of Minot passed away Thursday, October 8 in her home. She was 90.

Anne was born April 21, 1919 in Lapeer County, Michigan. She was the youngest daughter of John and Anna Halpin.  Anne completed her education at Flint School of Business before going to work at AC Delco as an Administrative Assistant. 

Anne was happily married for 64 years to the love of her life - James Ryan. After James returned from serving in World War II, opportunities with General Motors required them to move across the upper Midwest before the family settled in Grand Forks, ND in 1958.  After 15 years in Grand Forks, Jim and Anne purchased the Chevrolet dealership in Minot, ND in 1973. 

Nothing brought more joy to Anne than her loving and ever-present family.   She took particular delight in the birth of each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Their affiliation with Chevrolet allowed them to visit around the globe, with excursions to China, Australia, Ireland, Egypt, and Italy as well as extensive traveling throughout the United States.  They visited the Cayman Islands annually for 12 years. Later in life, she and Jim split their time between North Dakota and Sarasota, FL.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents, two sisters Helen and Mary, and her son-in-law Everett Boyle. She is survived by her five daughters, Mary (Kenneth) Keefner, of Omaha, NE; Patricia (Lloyd) Steinmetz, of Fargo; Kathleen (Michael) Gaddie, of Minot; Joanne Boyle, of Minot; and Jean (John) Niemackl, of Fargo; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 13 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot at 11:00 AM. A prayer service will be held at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home at 5:00 Monday, October 12. Visitation for the general public will extend until 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Minot Catholic Schools or Our Lady of Grace Food Pantry.

Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Bruce Krebs, Pastor of the church

Con-Celebrant: Monsignor Wendelyn Vetter

Readings
Old Testament: Ecclesiastics 31:10-31, by Kenneth Keefner, son-in-law
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122
New Testament: Timothy 4:6-8 by Lloyd Steinmetz, son-in-law
Gospel : John 6:37-40
Petitions: Michael Gaddie and John Niemackl, sons-in-law

Gift Bearers: Great-grandchildren
 Cassidy St. Germain, Brendan St. Germain, Noah Steinmetz,  Abigail Steinmetz, Megan Steinmetz, Jacob Fricke  
The gifts will be the bread, water, wine, Anne’s Rosary, prayer blanket and cribbage board

Eulogists: Mary, Patricia, Kathleen, Joanne and Jean, the Ryan daughters

Music
Opening Hymn:  “Here I Am Lord” #382
Preparation of the Gifts:  “Hail Mary, Gentle Woman” #708
Communion: “On Eagles Wings” #439
Final Commendation: “O Loving God” #685
Closing Hymn: “Amazing Grace” #442
Lisa Jundt, song leader, Beth Chapman, accompanist

Pall Bearers: Granddaughters
Kristen West, Marnie St. Germain, Anne Tripp, Monica Parker, Mary Prough, Michele Fricke,
 Virginia Boyle and Hayley Niemackl

Casket Bearers: Grandsons
Michael Keefner, Peter Keefner, Shane Steinmetz, Christopher Gaddie, John Gaddie, Ryan Boyle and Patrick Niemackl

Following the graveside service the Ryan family invites you to join with them in a time of fellowship at the Knights of Columbus Clubrooms which is located at 2601 North Broadway, Minot

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