Mrs. Ellen Doris Ryke

Birth date: Apr 17, 1930 Death date: Jun 18, 2011

Mrs. Ellen Doris Ryke , age 81, passed away early Saturday, June 18, 2011. Ellen was born April 17, 1930 to Ben and Lucy (Jonker) Terpstra in Grand Rapids, MI. She received her education degree from Western Michigan University. On Read Obituary

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Contrinity Harris

94w ago

in honor of Mrs. Ellen Doris.

My condolences to the family. Mrs. Ryke, was very sweet and kind. She hired me in the 10 grade, in the 80’s. I worked at the bakery for almost 2 years. Rest in heaven. ❤️

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Anonymous

750w ago

We are so sorry for your loss. Ellen was such a joy to be around and made us feel so welcome in your home. We rejoice that she is dancing with Jesus and no longer in pain. We are praying as you go through this time of grieving. --The Seele People##imported-begin##Karl and Christy Seele##imported-end##

Anonymous

750w ago

I use to babysit for her when we all lived on Jarman St. She was so nice to be around. God bless the family.##imported-begin##Judy Blink-Koole##imported-end##

Anonymous

750w ago

thank you so much for giving me 20 years of bakery life. I miss it so.Your family will always have a special place in my heart. love, Debbie##imported-begin##Debbie Erickson##imported-end##

Anonymous

751w ago

Rest in peace Ellen, and walk with Jesus.##imported-begin##Myron (Skip), Myraflor & Westi Teegardin##imported-end##

Anonymous

751w ago

Dear Ryke family, Ellen was my very first employer. Spent a great deal of time baby sitting those 3 beautiful boys. What a wonderful family to live next to the Sieplinga's. We were so blessed to have Ellen and the whole Ryke family as neighbors and friends. Our deepest sympathy. the Dob and Gay Sieplinga family.##imported-begin##Darlene Sieplinga Neidlinger##imported-end##

Anonymous

751w ago

Mrs. Ryke will be greatly missed. She had a tireless will to serve the Lord and found much joy both in serving Him herself and encouraging others to do the same. What a blessing she has been to me on so many occasions over the years as a prayer warrior and friend. My heart is sad to hear that she has graduated to heaven. Ellen Ryke truly "lived so that she will be missed."##imported-begin##Karen (Rumley) Dear##imported-end##

Anonymous

751w ago

Dear Hank,

We have many fond memories of Ellen when we were students at Milwaukee Bible College, now Grace Bible College. Her testimony was always an inspiration to us.

We are praying that God will continue to comfort you and your family at this time.

Blessings, Sam and Becky Vinton##imported-begin##Sam and Becky Vinton##imported-end##

Anonymous

751w ago

Dear Henry and the rest of the Ryke family know that we are praying for you at this time. We are sorry for your lose but rejoice in Ellen's home coming. Her memory lives on through the seeds she planted in the lives of thousands of children through Grace Youth Camp now Grace Adventures. May the Lord grant you peace and strength at this time.##imported-begin##Steve Prudhomme##imported-end##

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