Obituary of Nancy Ryker

Our cherished mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend Nancy Ryker passed away on January 9th, 2008 with her beloved family at her side. A truly compassionate woman who appreciated the uniqueness within every individual, she leaves us now in Gods care. Family was definitive in Nancy’s life, and her unconditional love is her steadfast legacy, an influence over everyone she touched. Nancy was born August 20th, 1937 to Robert Carroll West and Ethel Jones West in Wilmington, Delaware. She was married to Robert Thom in 1957, and together they had a son Jeffrey. Nancy later married Park Ryker and her family grew with the birth of Lisa, and twins Andrea and Amy. Nancy worked as a secretary at The Boeing Co, and then helped manage the family business of Ryker Construction and Engineering. She was a dedicated sports fan year round to our Seattle teams, and also loved attending her grandchildren’s athletic events. A petite lady with a lively spirited soul, her enthusiasm was unbounded. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Carroll West and Ethel Jones West. Nancy is survived by her son Jeffrey Thom and wife Tamara; her daughters, Lisa Evenson and husband Brad, Andrea Ray-Anderson and husband Stoney, Amy Myers and husband Charly; 14 grandchildren; Jeremy Thom, Danielle Lucas, Lauren Thom, Jacqueline Evenson, Jessica Evenson, Breann Evenson, Nichole Ray, Katherine Ray, Jalynn Ray, Braden Ray, Ariel Anderson, McKenzie Myers, Zachary Myers, Megan Myers. A Celebration Remembrance for Nancy will be held on Sunday, January 20th, 2008 beginning 1:00pm, at Federal Way Community Center Phone 253.835.6900 Location 876 S. 333rd St. Federal Way, WA 98063 Friends may leave online condolences for the family at www.klontzfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to: American Lung Association® of Washington 2625 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121