Lois Jean (Allbee) Ryman – 90 of Redfield, SD, peacefully passed away surrounded byloved ones on February 2nd, 2024, at Redfield Community Memorial Hospital.
Lois was born on December 25th, 1933, to Nellie Opal Penfield and Everett Allbee on their family ranch in Norbeck, SD. She was the 9th of 12 children, 4 boys and8 girls.
Growing up, Lois was always hard-working and a go-getter. She had to milk the cows, drive the tractor, help mow the yard along with chores, but Friday andSaturday nights were designated for roller skating and square dancing.
Lois married Meryl M. Ryman Sr. on July 22nd, 1954, in Tolstoy, SD. They movedto Denver, CO, where Meryl served in the U.S. Air Force until 1958. In 1958, they setroots in Redfield. Meryl worked as a mechanic and truck driver and Lois at the StateSchool providing for their 5 children, 4 boys and 1 girl. Their lives were devoted toproviding a good life to their kids, teaching life skills, camping, fishing trips,traveling to various wrestling and boxing tournaments, and spending holidaystogether.
In August 1989, Meryl passed away and Lois stayed in Redfield and continued tosurge forward, working as a waitress at Leos Good Food. She always greetedeveryone and served them with a smile, she celebrated each holiday wearingcorresponding earrings and outfits.
Lois is survived by her remaining children: Jeanne Johnson, Corey (Shannon) Ryman, Randy Ryman, her grandchildren: Brenda Johnson, McKenzie (Zak) Olson, Skylor Ryman, 8 step-grandkids, 24 great-grandkids with 1 on the way, 20 great-great grandkids, her brother Edward Allbee, her sister Shirley (Allbee)Ketterling, and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Meryl M. Ryman Sr., her sons Meryl M.Ryman Jr. and Mickey Ryman, her parents, 3 brothers, and 6 sisters.
Family-hosted services will be held on July 22nd, 2024, when we will reunite Lois and Meryl on what would have been their 70th Anniversary. The family will repost in July with the location and times. Hyke Funeral Home of Redfield (www.hykefuneralhome.com) has assisted the Ryman family.
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