Dorothea Beverly West Ryan (May 13, 1932 - June 18, 2021)

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Dorothea Beverly West Ryan
  • May 13, 1932
  • -
  • June 18, 2021

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Dorothea Beverly West Ryan, 89, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2021.  She was born to William and Amelda West on May 13, 1932 in Newark, NJ.  She will be missed dearly by many.  Known by many as Beverly she was a wonderful Wife, Mother Grandmother and Great Grandmother.  Beverly loved cooking and was always trying new recipes.  She was a great listener and loved to laugh and just enjoy life.  Beverly also loved the beach, sunsets and Christmas, but most of all she really enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  Beverly is survived by her son, Drew West Ryan; daughters, Beverly Dawn Ryan and Kim Ryan-Young; six grandchildren, Jill Ryan, Daniel Ryan, Jessica Ryan, Kelly Hupchick, Austin Brown-Mackey and Lauren Brown and four great grandchildren, Kristina Ryan, Noah Hupchick, Micah Hupchick and Garrus Mackey.  Beverly also leaves behind many cousins and friends in Florida, New Jersey and New York. No services are planned at this time.  In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.


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  1. Heather Byrd lit a candle:
    25 Jun 2021
    Lit since June 25, 2021 at 6:55:18 PM

  2. Kelly posted an image:
    23 Jun 2021
    Grandma and me at my wedding. Will miss your hugs and kisses. Thank you for everything. Love you always Grandma!❤️ xoxo
    Grandma and me at my wedding. Will miss your hugs and kisses. Thank you for everything. Love you always Grandma!❤️ xoxo

  3. Kelly Hupchick lit a candle:
    23 Jun 2021
    Lit since June 23, 2021 at 6:41:39 PM

  4. Ron Ryan says:
    23 Jun 2021
    Fondly remembering Aunt Beverly. Her good humored nature and wonderful laugh.

  5. Jane and Dale Poulliot lit a candle:
    23 Jun 2021
    Lit since June 23, 2021 at 6:21:13 PM

  6. Jane and Dale Poulliot lit a candle:
    23 Jun 2021
    Lit since June 23, 2021 at 6:20:14 PM

  7. derek byrd says:
    23 Jun 2021
    'Bev" as Drew's friends growing up knew her, was an amazing woman with a kind heart, gentle soul, and wonderful laugh. She was excellent cook who would make us full meals at 2:30 AM after a night out. She loved her family and treated anyone who visited the house as family. She was also strong and dealt with a myriad of health issues that would have been the end of most years ago. She never complained. Bev you will be missed but not forgotten. May you rest in peace.

  8. Carl lit a candle:
    23 Jun 2021
    Lit since June 23, 2021 at 6:34:36 AM

  9. Kim Young posted an image:
    23 Jun 2021
    Kelly w/ Grandmom
    Kelly w/ Grandmom

  10. Kim Young posted an image:
    22 Jun 2021
    Kelly and grandma
    Kelly and grandma

  11. Kim Young posted an image:
    22 Jun 2021
    Lauren, Austin, and mom
    Lauren, Austin, and mom

  12. Jeffrey Andreski says:
    22 Jun 2021
    I have always had fond memories of my teenage years nearly staying at your house in Bayberry nightly. You were always kind to the many kids that called your house home. Rest in peace

  13. Alex Rodriguez lit a candle:
    22 Jun 2021
    Lit since June 22, 2021 at 6:29:33 PM

  14. Kim Young posted an image:
    22 Jun 2021
    Kim and her mo.
    Kim and her mo.

  15. Kim Young posted an image:
    22 Jun 2021
    Austin and his grandma
    Austin and his grandma

  16. Kim Young posted an image:
    22 Jun 2021
    Lauren and her Grandma
    Lauren and her Grandma

  17. Kim Young posted an image:
    22 Jun 2021
    Mom
    Mom

  18. Kim Young posted an image:
    22 Jun 2021
    Mom - grandma
    Mom - grandma

  19. Kim Young lit a candle:
    22 Jun 2021
    Lit since June 22, 2021 at 6:06:54 PM

  20. Kim Young says:
    22 Jun 2021
    Mom,

    You lived your life with love, patience, kindness, strength, and grace.

    Although, you left us too soon, I will forever hold in my heart the memories that we made, and be thankful for the mother that you were.

    I know I thanked you, many times, for everything you did for me and my children, but it could never be enough.
    So, one last time, thank you!

    I wish it I could have been there, in your last days. But you were always in my heart and on my mind.

    You were my best friend - always. You accepted me, loved me, and never judged me for who I was.

    You gave me strength when I was weak, purpose when I was lost, wisdom when I was confused, encouragement when I felt hopeless, patience when I needed it, and love to last an eternity!

    I will always think of you, sitting on the lanai, on your the rod iron chair: laughing with me, listening to me, reminiscing with me, talking about recipes ( and politics:), asking about your great grandchildren, and the happiness we shared, when we found Craig's children, and reconnected with them!

    I will remember all of the holidays we shared. The birthdays full of presents, the turkey we, "tried," to make, in a bag, on Thanksgiving, and every Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (your favorite holiday!)

    I am going to honor your life, by living my life better. By learning to be stronger, kinder, more patient, and have more grace. For, those are the qualities that you demonstrated -everyday of your life.

    I will look for signs from you: on the beaches, in the mountains, and in the sky. I know you, will be there, and that you never truly left.

    No one on earth will ever will make me feel as safe, will understand me as easily, or compare to you. I have been so blessed!

    The only peace I have now, knowing that you're gone, is that you are at peace and no longer suffering.

    You are where the angels sing and fly. You are with your mother and father, your sister and brother, dad, your son Craig, Zorro and Buffy. But above all, you are with our Lord and savior. For that, I am so grateful.

    "I Will Always Love You."

    Now, "go rest high upon the mountain. Your work on earth is done."

    And you did good!

    Until we meet again,

    Your loving daughter, Kim

  21. Drew West Ryan posted an image:
    22 Jun 2021
    My beautiful mother Beverly. ❤
    My beautiful mother Beverly. ❤

  22. Drew West Ryan says:
    22 Jun 2021
    Dearest friends and family. It's with a heavy heart we announce the passing of my mother and best friend Beverly Ryan. I could go on and on about my Mom. She was amazing in every possible way. She lived a full happy life with many blessings. I take comfort in knowing she is now resting in peace. Gods Kingdom now has another beautiful angel. We look forward to hearing from you and on behalf of Mom, thank you for being a part of her wonderful life. God bless and God speed Mom. Sincerely, Drew

  23. Drew West Ryan lit a candle:
    22 Jun 2021
    Lit since June 22, 2021 at 6:53:28 PM

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