Mary Lou Ryder, born 9/20/1931 in Owosso, Michigan, to William H. Trescott and Mildred Trescott. Mary Lou passed away on January 6, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Dementia. Mary Lou was educated in Lansing schools, and married William Clifford Ryder (deceased). She was also pre-deceased by her sisters, Nancy Oxford, Iva Jean James, and niece Roxanne Mercer. Mary Lou is survived by four children, Pamela J Bentley (Bob), William A Ryder (Sue), Terri Ann Goss (Bill), and Timothy R Ryder (Sherry). Mary Lou has six grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, and three very special nieces.
Mary Lou retired from Beekman Center and had a passion for Special Olympics. Mary Lou Loved all dogs and enjoyed many dogs in her home that she called hers, Mary Lou enjoyed playing Bingo several times a week, and various trips to the casinos, where she was usually very lucky.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Lansing Special Olympics Area Eight, 2901 Wabash Rd, Lansing, MI 48910, or to Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906.
A visitation for Mary Lou will be held Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912, followed by a funeral service from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grlansing.com for the Ryder family.
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