Bates County Obituaries

 

BRYAN, Rita M. (1934 - 2008)
Kansas City Star, 2 August 2008
Rita M. Bryan, age 73, died on August 1, 2008, after a lengthy illness. She was born to Lawrence and Ella Bryan on August 14, 1934 in Garnett, Kansas and grew up in Butler, MO. After attending college at Warrensburg she entered the School of Medical Technology at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, MO and worked in her profession for 40 years before retiring in 1995. Rita enjoyed traveling, reading and especially gardening. She is survived by one brother, Lawrence Bryan and his wife Norma, and one sister, Gloria Pyeatt, many nieces and nephews, her friend of many years, Barbara Allmand, and her beloved dog, Mollie. Friends may call from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2008, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes. Private graveside services will be held at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Harvesters, 3801 Topping, Kansas City, MO 64127, or Animal Haven, 9800 W. 67th St., Merriam, KS 66203, in her name. (Arr.: Mt. Moriah & Freeman, at 816-942- 2004.)