Linda L. Ryley

Linda Lee Ryley was born in Tekamah, Nebraska on February 9th, 1947, to her parents, Weldon "Lucky" and Sharon "Kitty" Norbeck.

Linda was married to Gary Ryley Sr. on May 6th, 1967. The couple enjoyed twenty-nine years together, bringing three children into the world before Gary's passing on November 1st, 1996.

Linda was a woman of many talents and interests. Throughout her life she held a variety of jobs that allowed her to be home with her family. She was an 'Avon Lady', selling perfume, makeup, and other women's products. She mended steel mesh gloves for the packing house and also sold Home Interiors and Gold Canyon Candles. For many years Linda created beautiful silk flower arrangements for weddings and even held holiday craft fairs with her floral arrangements.

She loved to shop, loved having her nails done, and loved all things beautiful. Above all, Linda loved spending time with her family and friends.

Linda is preceded in death by her husband Gary Ryley Sr.; parents Weldon "Lucky" and Sharon "Kitty" Norbeck; brother Weldon Jr.; and son in law Dale Johnson.

Linda is survived by daughters, Kim Johnson, Jamie (Craig) Lyytikainen, and son, Gary (Theresa) Ryley Jr.; sister, Cindy (Paul) Christensen; niece, Claire Christensen, and nephew, Cole Christensen; ten Grandchildren, Chad (Megan) Johnson, Joshua (April) Johnson, Randy (Christine) Ryley, Justin (Racheal) Ryley, Jeramia "Frog" (Sheena) Ryley, Tiffany (Josh) Ryley, Taylor (John) Zick, Zoe Lyytikainen, Lily Lyytikainen, Sylas Lyytikainen; and sixteen Great Grandkids.

Linda will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her.