Lola M. (Burkholder) Ryberg |
| Posted 2008-07-28 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Lola M. Ryberg July 21, 1912 - July 24, 2005 "Early in the morning, on the first day of the week" in Prescott, Az., Lola passed into the presence of her Lord Jesus. Born in Warrenville, Illinois to Joe and Lily Burkholder, she was the last surviving member of a remarkable family of 7 brothers and sisters. Lola was graduated from Wheaton High School, (Ill.), worked in Chicago and married her husband John (Moose) Ryberg in 1937. Together they had two children John (Buck) and Judi. Together also they worked as owner-operators of a fishing resort in Wisconsin, (Keego Lodge), a Dude Ranch in Tucson, Az. (Cielo Tierra), and the Panorama Restaurant in Prescott, Az. They moved to Prescott in 1960 and soon began worshipping and serving with First Baptist Church. Lola was known for her wonderful sense of humor and easygoing spirit, her servant heart and her love for the Lord Jesus. Her enormous impact of love on others lives cannot be chronicled in this short space. Lola was preceded in death by her husband John (Moose) and daughter Judi Streit. She will be deeply missed by her son, Buck, her daughter in-law, Linda, sister's in-law Laura (101) and Elinor (95), son in-law Walt, grandchildren Gayle, Kim and Jill and great-grandchildren Briana, Tom, Carissa and Bethany. She will be missed too, by a large extended family and many, many friends in Prescott and elsewhere. We all love you Mom and we look with longing to the time when we will be with you again in Heaven. "FOR TO ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN." (Philippians 1:21) The family wishes to thank YRMC Hospice (especially Nicole, Holly, Charlotte and Pat), the staff and residents of Willow Wind, and all of the special people who visited and cared for Mom in her last years. A memorial service will be held for Lola on Saturday August 13, 2005 at 10AM at the First Baptist Church, Solid Rock Center, Prescott, Az. In lieu of flowers please send a memorial gift to YRMC Hospice. Services entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary, Prescott, Arizona. |
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