NORMA GAIL RYDER NEE: NYBO 1937~2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Gail Ryder. Norma was born October 29, 1937 in Gravelbourg, SK and passed away May 29, 2010 in Lethbridge, AB (Chinook Regional Hospital) at the age of 72.
She is survived by her children Gail (Bruce) Cameron, Timmy Seymour, Russell “Terry” Ryder, Jo-Anne (Dave) Wiswell, Dan (Anita) Ryder, 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and cousins, nieces and nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by her parents, Vera and Helmer Nybo, her sister Frances Olson, son Steven Barry Seymour Ryder, her husband Edward Micheal Ryder and her first husband Russell Anthony Seymour. She is survived by her siblings Don (Denise) Nybo, Shirley (George-deceased) Benallack, Thelma (Don) Grant, Harvey (Cheryl) Nybo.
She grew up on a farm near Hallonquist SK and took her elementary school in Dendron School and in Swift Current. She attended high school in Swift Current and Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute in Outlook SK. Norma lived in Swift Current and Saskatoon, and following the death of her first husband she lived in Calgary and Lethbridge.
Norma enjoyed family and family activities, travelling, and camping. She loved her children and enjoyed her pets. Norma was at home on the farm and enjoyed the outdoors. In her younger years, her interests were more focused on working in the shop with her father than on homemaking. Later in life she rekindled her love for art and painting, and the walls of her apartment were decorated with her watercolours.
Norma was an avid collector, had a wicked sense of humour and loved to tease the people she loved. She cherished her whole family and her son Timmy held a special place in her heart. She will be missed by her many friends at St. Michael’s Health Centre where she lived for the past four years.
A Funeral service will be held at the LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, 2406 11th Avenue North, in Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 1:00pm with Pastor Kevin Powell officiating.
The internment will follow on Wednesday June 2, 2010 at 2:00pm at the Mount Pleasant Burial Park in Swift Current SK with Pastor Greg Kiel officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11th Avenue North, in Lethbridge, AB T1K 0K8, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
