Note: Incorrect dates on headstone.
Special thanks to Laurie Neuenschwander for contributing much information for her.
m: William Rarey 17 Dec 1893 in Leavenworth, Chelan Co, WA
m: John Charles Ryan 12 Jul 1929 (1858-1957) in Jefferson Co, WA
Port Townsend Leader - Aug. 9, 1934
Mrs. Patsy Ryan Of Quilcene Died There Wednesday
WELL KNOWN MATRON WILL BE TAKEN TO CASHMERE FOR BURIAL.
Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy M. Ryan of Quilcene will be held Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Quenell Funeral Services. News of the death of this well known Quilcene matron shocked her many friends in all parts of the county following its occurrence Wednesday evening at 8:45 o'clock. She had suffered from a heart ailment for nearly a year and had just returned home from seeing a doctor in Seattle.
Patsy M. Ryan was born in Alabama March 31, 1872, her parents being name Briskey. She came west as a small child to Cashmere, Wash., where she grew to womanhood. She was married at Leavenworth, Wash., to W. T. Rarey with whom she came to the county about twelve years ago and who preceded her in death seven years ago.
She leaves a number of sisters and brothers and two nieces, besides her husband, J. C. Ryan, to whom she was married July 15, 1929. The nieces are: Mrs. A. M. Hansen of Port Orchard, Wash., and Mrs. H. B. Dorman of Portland, Ore. The sisters are Mrs. Carl Tueson of Everett, Wash., Mrs. Mary Beam of Lake Chelan, and the brothers are Attorney Briskey of Mount Vernon and David Briskey of Lake Chelan. A number of more distant relatives also survive.
Funeral services Friday afternoon will be in charge of Quilcene chapter, Order of Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Ryan was a prominent and enthusiastic member. The remains will be taken to her old home at Cashmere, Wash., for interment.
Port Townsend Leader - Aug. 16, 1934
MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD FOR MRS. PATSY RYAN
A very beautiful and appropriate memorial service was held in the Presbyterian church of Quilcene Sunday morning for Mrs. Patsy Ryan whose death had come as a shock to the community the preceding Wednesday. As the remains were taken to Cashmere for burial. Rev. J. Pate, pastor of the Quilcene church of which Mrs. Ryan was a member, held the memorial services as a tribute to her. Mrs. Anna Stevens, secretary of the Ladies' Aid of the church, read her obituary, with resolutions of condolence from both church and aid, also a beautiful poem to her memory, written by Mrs. Winifred Jones of Trout Lake, daughter, of Mrs. E. A. Reed.
The song "Saved by Grace" was sung especially to her memory.
Still trying to locate burial location of second spouse, John Ryan.
Port Townsend Leader - Mar. 7, 1957
J. C. Ryan, 99, Succumbs at Nursing Home
J. C. "Jack" Ryan, longtime resident of the Quilcene, died at 9:20 am Wednesday at the Lagoon Nursing Home. Had he lived until June 15 he would have been 100 years old.
The time of the funeral for Mr. Ryan will be announced by Stroud's Chapel.
Mr. Ryan, who didn't retire until he was 88 years old, was known far and wide for his vigor. For years, even when in his 90's, he was a familiar figure at various gatherings. Because of his love for dancing, a special dance was held on his honor - with him one of the most active participants - on his 90th birthday.
He had been failing health in recent years and celebrated his 99th birthday quietly with friends last June.
He always gave as his formula for longevity: "Having a good time and getting the most out of life."
Mr. Ryan, known affectionately as "Dad," was born in Manitowoc, Wisc., June 15, 1857, and came to Washington as a 30-year-old logger in 1887. He specialized in log rafting and believed he was the first man to take a log raft down the Duwamish River, Seattle.
He spent from 1897 until 1917 in Alaska, enjoying the vigorous life in the north country but finally "coming out" because of his first wife's health. He since was twice widowed an once divorced.
After logging in Washington until 1933 he worked on his former 80-acre place at Quilcene.
He rafted his last boom for McCormick lumber company when he was 76 and then worked at clearing his place at Quilcene. When that was done he went to work on highway jobs and was active in bridge construction and other work along Hood Canal.
During the second world war he came out of semi-retirement to do his bit for the war effort. He quit one shipyard job as watchman because "it was too easy," and then worked 25 months in the Navy shipyard at Bremerton. While there he was run down by a transit bus, suffering severe fractures and other injuries.
Doctors were doubtful of his chances of survival when they learned he was 88 years old, but he recovered and walked out of the hospital five weeks and two days after he was injured.
On of his ambitions was to reach the century mark - which he missed by less than four months.
Washington Death Certificate
Name: Patsy M. Rarey Ryan
Event Date: 08 Aug 1934
Event Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington
Gender: Female
Age (Formatted): 62 years 4 months 7 days
Birth Year (Estimated): 1872
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:J. C. Ryan
Father's Name:Briskey
Mother's Name:Dourghty
Special thanks to Laurie Neuenschwander for contributing much information for her.
m: William Rarey 17 Dec 1893 in Leavenworth, Chelan Co, WA
m: John Charles Ryan 12 Jul 1929 (1858-1957) in Jefferson Co, WA
Port Townsend Leader - Aug. 9, 1934
Mrs. Patsy Ryan Of Quilcene Died There Wednesday
WELL KNOWN MATRON WILL BE TAKEN TO CASHMERE FOR BURIAL.
Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy M. Ryan of Quilcene will be held Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Quenell Funeral Services. News of the death of this well known Quilcene matron shocked her many friends in all parts of the county following its occurrence Wednesday evening at 8:45 o'clock. She had suffered from a heart ailment for nearly a year and had just returned home from seeing a doctor in Seattle.
Patsy M. Ryan was born in Alabama March 31, 1872, her parents being name Briskey. She came west as a small child to Cashmere, Wash., where she grew to womanhood. She was married at Leavenworth, Wash., to W. T. Rarey with whom she came to the county about twelve years ago and who preceded her in death seven years ago.
She leaves a number of sisters and brothers and two nieces, besides her husband, J. C. Ryan, to whom she was married July 15, 1929. The nieces are: Mrs. A. M. Hansen of Port Orchard, Wash., and Mrs. H. B. Dorman of Portland, Ore. The sisters are Mrs. Carl Tueson of Everett, Wash., Mrs. Mary Beam of Lake Chelan, and the brothers are Attorney Briskey of Mount Vernon and David Briskey of Lake Chelan. A number of more distant relatives also survive.
Funeral services Friday afternoon will be in charge of Quilcene chapter, Order of Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Ryan was a prominent and enthusiastic member. The remains will be taken to her old home at Cashmere, Wash., for interment.
Port Townsend Leader - Aug. 16, 1934
MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD FOR MRS. PATSY RYAN
A very beautiful and appropriate memorial service was held in the Presbyterian church of Quilcene Sunday morning for Mrs. Patsy Ryan whose death had come as a shock to the community the preceding Wednesday. As the remains were taken to Cashmere for burial. Rev. J. Pate, pastor of the Quilcene church of which Mrs. Ryan was a member, held the memorial services as a tribute to her. Mrs. Anna Stevens, secretary of the Ladies' Aid of the church, read her obituary, with resolutions of condolence from both church and aid, also a beautiful poem to her memory, written by Mrs. Winifred Jones of Trout Lake, daughter, of Mrs. E. A. Reed.
The song "Saved by Grace" was sung especially to her memory.
Still trying to locate burial location of second spouse, John Ryan.
Port Townsend Leader - Mar. 7, 1957
J. C. Ryan, 99, Succumbs at Nursing Home
J. C. "Jack" Ryan, longtime resident of the Quilcene, died at 9:20 am Wednesday at the Lagoon Nursing Home. Had he lived until June 15 he would have been 100 years old.
The time of the funeral for Mr. Ryan will be announced by Stroud's Chapel.
Mr. Ryan, who didn't retire until he was 88 years old, was known far and wide for his vigor. For years, even when in his 90's, he was a familiar figure at various gatherings. Because of his love for dancing, a special dance was held on his honor - with him one of the most active participants - on his 90th birthday.
He had been failing health in recent years and celebrated his 99th birthday quietly with friends last June.
He always gave as his formula for longevity: "Having a good time and getting the most out of life."
Mr. Ryan, known affectionately as "Dad," was born in Manitowoc, Wisc., June 15, 1857, and came to Washington as a 30-year-old logger in 1887. He specialized in log rafting and believed he was the first man to take a log raft down the Duwamish River, Seattle.
He spent from 1897 until 1917 in Alaska, enjoying the vigorous life in the north country but finally "coming out" because of his first wife's health. He since was twice widowed an once divorced.
After logging in Washington until 1933 he worked on his former 80-acre place at Quilcene.
He rafted his last boom for McCormick lumber company when he was 76 and then worked at clearing his place at Quilcene. When that was done he went to work on highway jobs and was active in bridge construction and other work along Hood Canal.
During the second world war he came out of semi-retirement to do his bit for the war effort. He quit one shipyard job as watchman because "it was too easy," and then worked 25 months in the Navy shipyard at Bremerton. While there he was run down by a transit bus, suffering severe fractures and other injuries.
Doctors were doubtful of his chances of survival when they learned he was 88 years old, but he recovered and walked out of the hospital five weeks and two days after he was injured.
On of his ambitions was to reach the century mark - which he missed by less than four months.
Washington Death Certificate
Name: Patsy M. Rarey Ryan
Event Date: 08 Aug 1934
Event Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington
Gender: Female
Age (Formatted): 62 years 4 months 7 days
Birth Year (Estimated): 1872
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:J. C. Ryan
Father's Name:Briskey
Mother's Name:Dourghty
Note: Incorrect dates on headstone.
Special thanks to Laurie Neuenschwander for contributing much information for her.
m: William Rarey 17 Dec 1893 in Leavenworth, Chelan Co, WA
m: John Charles Ryan 12 Jul 1929 (1858-1957) in Jefferson Co, WA
Port Townsend Leader - Aug. 9, 1934
Mrs. Patsy Ryan Of Quilcene Died There Wednesday
WELL KNOWN MATRON WILL BE TAKEN TO CASHMERE FOR BURIAL.
Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy M. Ryan of Quilcene will be held Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Quenell Funeral Services. News of the death of this well known Quilcene matron shocked her many friends in all parts of the county following its occurrence Wednesday evening at 8:45 o'clock. She had suffered from a heart ailment for nearly a year and had just returned home from seeing a doctor in Seattle.
Patsy M. Ryan was born in Alabama March 31, 1872, her parents being name Briskey. She came west as a small child to Cashmere, Wash., where she grew to womanhood. She was married at Leavenworth, Wash., to W. T. Rarey with whom she came to the county about twelve years ago and who preceded her in death seven years ago.
She leaves a number of sisters and brothers and two nieces, besides her husband, J. C. Ryan, to whom she was married July 15, 1929. The nieces are: Mrs. A. M. Hansen of Port Orchard, Wash., and Mrs. H. B. Dorman of Portland, Ore. The sisters are Mrs. Carl Tueson of Everett, Wash., Mrs. Mary Beam of Lake Chelan, and the brothers are Attorney Briskey of Mount Vernon and David Briskey of Lake Chelan. A number of more distant relatives also survive.
Funeral services Friday afternoon will be in charge of Quilcene chapter, Order of Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Ryan was a prominent and enthusiastic member. The remains will be taken to her old home at Cashmere, Wash., for interment.
Port Townsend Leader - Aug. 16, 1934
MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD FOR MRS. PATSY RYAN
A very beautiful and appropriate memorial service was held in the Presbyterian church of Quilcene Sunday morning for Mrs. Patsy Ryan whose death had come as a shock to the community the preceding Wednesday. As the remains were taken to Cashmere for burial. Rev. J. Pate, pastor of the Quilcene church of which Mrs. Ryan was a member, held the memorial services as a tribute to her. Mrs. Anna Stevens, secretary of the Ladies' Aid of the church, read her obituary, with resolutions of condolence from both church and aid, also a beautiful poem to her memory, written by Mrs. Winifred Jones of Trout Lake, daughter, of Mrs. E. A. Reed.
The song "Saved by Grace" was sung especially to her memory.
Still trying to locate burial location of second spouse, John Ryan.
Port Townsend Leader - Mar. 7, 1957
J. C. Ryan, 99, Succumbs at Nursing Home
J. C. "Jack" Ryan, longtime resident of the Quilcene, died at 9:20 am Wednesday at the Lagoon Nursing Home. Had he lived until June 15 he would have been 100 years old.
The time of the funeral for Mr. Ryan will be announced by Stroud's Chapel.
Mr. Ryan, who didn't retire until he was 88 years old, was known far and wide for his vigor. For years, even when in his 90's, he was a familiar figure at various gatherings. Because of his love for dancing, a special dance was held on his honor - with him one of the most active participants - on his 90th birthday.
He had been failing health in recent years and celebrated his 99th birthday quietly with friends last June.
He always gave as his formula for longevity: "Having a good time and getting the most out of life."
Mr. Ryan, known affectionately as "Dad," was born in Manitowoc, Wisc., June 15, 1857, and came to Washington as a 30-year-old logger in 1887. He specialized in log rafting and believed he was the first man to take a log raft down the Duwamish River, Seattle.
He spent from 1897 until 1917 in Alaska, enjoying the vigorous life in the north country but finally "coming out" because of his first wife's health. He since was twice widowed an once divorced.
After logging in Washington until 1933 he worked on his former 80-acre place at Quilcene.
He rafted his last boom for McCormick lumber company when he was 76 and then worked at clearing his place at Quilcene. When that was done he went to work on highway jobs and was active in bridge construction and other work along Hood Canal.
During the second world war he came out of semi-retirement to do his bit for the war effort. He quit one shipyard job as watchman because "it was too easy," and then worked 25 months in the Navy shipyard at Bremerton. While there he was run down by a transit bus, suffering severe fractures and other injuries.
Doctors were doubtful of his chances of survival when they learned he was 88 years old, but he recovered and walked out of the hospital five weeks and two days after he was injured.
On of his ambitions was to reach the century mark - which he missed by less than four months.
Washington Death Certificate
Name: Patsy M. Rarey Ryan
Event Date: 08 Aug 1934
Event Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington
Gender: Female
Age (Formatted): 62 years 4 months 7 days
Birth Year (Estimated): 1872
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:J. C. Ryan
Father's Name:Briskey
Mother's Name:Dourghty
Special thanks to Laurie Neuenschwander for contributing much information for her.
m: William Rarey 17 Dec 1893 in Leavenworth, Chelan Co, WA
m: John Charles Ryan 12 Jul 1929 (1858-1957) in Jefferson Co, WA
Port Townsend Leader - Aug. 9, 1934
Mrs. Patsy Ryan Of Quilcene Died There Wednesday
WELL KNOWN MATRON WILL BE TAKEN TO CASHMERE FOR BURIAL.
Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy M. Ryan of Quilcene will be held Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Quenell Funeral Services. News of the death of this well known Quilcene matron shocked her many friends in all parts of the county following its occurrence Wednesday evening at 8:45 o'clock. She had suffered from a heart ailment for nearly a year and had just returned home from seeing a doctor in Seattle.
Patsy M. Ryan was born in Alabama March 31, 1872, her parents being name Briskey. She came west as a small child to Cashmere, Wash., where she grew to womanhood. She was married at Leavenworth, Wash., to W. T. Rarey with whom she came to the county about twelve years ago and who preceded her in death seven years ago.
She leaves a number of sisters and brothers and two nieces, besides her husband, J. C. Ryan, to whom she was married July 15, 1929. The nieces are: Mrs. A. M. Hansen of Port Orchard, Wash., and Mrs. H. B. Dorman of Portland, Ore. The sisters are Mrs. Carl Tueson of Everett, Wash., Mrs. Mary Beam of Lake Chelan, and the brothers are Attorney Briskey of Mount Vernon and David Briskey of Lake Chelan. A number of more distant relatives also survive.
Funeral services Friday afternoon will be in charge of Quilcene chapter, Order of Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Ryan was a prominent and enthusiastic member. The remains will be taken to her old home at Cashmere, Wash., for interment.
Port Townsend Leader - Aug. 16, 1934
MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD FOR MRS. PATSY RYAN
A very beautiful and appropriate memorial service was held in the Presbyterian church of Quilcene Sunday morning for Mrs. Patsy Ryan whose death had come as a shock to the community the preceding Wednesday. As the remains were taken to Cashmere for burial. Rev. J. Pate, pastor of the Quilcene church of which Mrs. Ryan was a member, held the memorial services as a tribute to her. Mrs. Anna Stevens, secretary of the Ladies' Aid of the church, read her obituary, with resolutions of condolence from both church and aid, also a beautiful poem to her memory, written by Mrs. Winifred Jones of Trout Lake, daughter, of Mrs. E. A. Reed.
The song "Saved by Grace" was sung especially to her memory.
Still trying to locate burial location of second spouse, John Ryan.
Port Townsend Leader - Mar. 7, 1957
J. C. Ryan, 99, Succumbs at Nursing Home
J. C. "Jack" Ryan, longtime resident of the Quilcene, died at 9:20 am Wednesday at the Lagoon Nursing Home. Had he lived until June 15 he would have been 100 years old.
The time of the funeral for Mr. Ryan will be announced by Stroud's Chapel.
Mr. Ryan, who didn't retire until he was 88 years old, was known far and wide for his vigor. For years, even when in his 90's, he was a familiar figure at various gatherings. Because of his love for dancing, a special dance was held on his honor - with him one of the most active participants - on his 90th birthday.
He had been failing health in recent years and celebrated his 99th birthday quietly with friends last June.
He always gave as his formula for longevity: "Having a good time and getting the most out of life."
Mr. Ryan, known affectionately as "Dad," was born in Manitowoc, Wisc., June 15, 1857, and came to Washington as a 30-year-old logger in 1887. He specialized in log rafting and believed he was the first man to take a log raft down the Duwamish River, Seattle.
He spent from 1897 until 1917 in Alaska, enjoying the vigorous life in the north country but finally "coming out" because of his first wife's health. He since was twice widowed an once divorced.
After logging in Washington until 1933 he worked on his former 80-acre place at Quilcene.
He rafted his last boom for McCormick lumber company when he was 76 and then worked at clearing his place at Quilcene. When that was done he went to work on highway jobs and was active in bridge construction and other work along Hood Canal.
During the second world war he came out of semi-retirement to do his bit for the war effort. He quit one shipyard job as watchman because "it was too easy," and then worked 25 months in the Navy shipyard at Bremerton. While there he was run down by a transit bus, suffering severe fractures and other injuries.
Doctors were doubtful of his chances of survival when they learned he was 88 years old, but he recovered and walked out of the hospital five weeks and two days after he was injured.
On of his ambitions was to reach the century mark - which he missed by less than four months.
Washington Death Certificate
Name: Patsy M. Rarey Ryan
Event Date: 08 Aug 1934
Event Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington
Gender: Female
Age (Formatted): 62 years 4 months 7 days
Birth Year (Estimated): 1872
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:J. C. Ryan
Father's Name:Briskey
Mother's Name:Dourghty
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