Born in1931, mom was a child of the Great Depression and WWII. During
WWII she had written several letters to become a mascot, so she could play a
role in beating the Nazis and Japanese. She was a "free spirit"...and a
democrat.
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Junior High Picture |
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Ruth is Lower Right |
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High School Oratory Picture |
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Ruth is lower right |
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Ryan Reunion |
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Where's Waldo? Or anyone for that matter. |
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High School Graduation Picture |
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Sixteen years old and getting ready for USD |
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Storyland - Play 1938 |
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Mom as "Stranger Child" - front center |
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Mom - 10 Years Old |
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Mom in "pictures" - 1941 |
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Mom's Piano Recital - 1948 |
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Who knew? |
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Young Helen Ruth Ryan |
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About 15 years old |
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Jack Ryan in WWII |
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Jack received a Purple Heart and Silver Star for Bravery |
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Mom in her House Coat |
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It seemed appropriate to place picture here...its how we remember her |
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Mom's Post Card Collection |
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Sample card and message back to her folks |
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The Party Girl |
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Mom (center) and Jack to right |
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Early Photographs - Circa 1933-35 |
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Pre-School pictures of Ruth |
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