Cathy Sue Ryan

A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Saint Gabriel's the Archangel, Colorado Springs, CO. Following the mass and a brief reception will be hosted by the Daughter’s of Mary at Saint Gabriel’s the Archangel.

Born in Danville, IL, she was the younger of two children born to the late James Burr Llewellyn, Jr., and the late Hilda Llewellyn Martin; and later, was blessed to have called the late Vincent Dewitt Martin a father. She grew up in Danville, attended Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, WI, and graduated from the University of New Mexico, where she earned a degree in Special Education.

Cathy resided in Colorado Springs since the early 1970s. In 1986, she and her husband, through fortitude and hard work, co-founded Ryan Glass, Inc.; where she proudly served as the company’s President.

Cathy – referred to as "Pet" by her late Grandmother, Bulah Ferris Livengood, that she so admired – was an avid swimmer and adored spending time with her childhood friend Nancy Noakes (Davis); a relationship that continued up until her passing. Upon marriage, Cathy became a loyal, avid fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The care of her family was her true passion in life. As a talented, capable person who had many achievements in life, being referred to as “Nana” was her most cherished accomplishment.

She was the beloved wife of William Morrissey Ryan for 44 years; the devoted mother of Michael Llewellyn Ryan and his wife, Jooyi, and Brock Vincent Ryan and his wife, Corre; the dear sister of the late Phillip Michael Llewellyn; Patricia Burns and her husband, Gerald; Edward Ryan and his wife, Jo Ann; Denise Lenihan; and, the late James Ryan, and his wife Louisa; and, the loving grandmother of Brady, Shea, and Noah. Additionally, she dearly loved her numerous nieces and nephews along with their children; her dear friends to include Sarah Keeker Wyckoff, Dr. Phyllis V. Clarke, and Diana Parker-Martinez; and, the tremendous employees at Ryan Glass.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Mesa House, 420 Mesa Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905; a charity committed to helping those who struggle with homelessness.