September 25, 1923 - December 31, 2019
In Memory of
Gloria Yvonne Ryan was born September 25th 1923 in Wichita, Kansas. She was raised in Long Beach and graduated from South Gate High School. She married Charles Terence Ryan on June 30th 1950.
Gloria was a wonderful mother to her daughters, Patricia (Joseph) Sattelmeier Santolla and Nancy (Martin) Qualle, and her grandchildren Miles Sattelmeier, Celeste (Kirk) Brown, Laura Sattelmeier, Ryan (Melissa) Qualle and Scott Qualle. Her great-grandchildren are Clara, Wilson and Abigail Brown and Zoe Qualle. All survive her.
She went to heaven at 96 years of age on December 31, 2019 at Torrance Memorial Hospital.
She was a 63 year resident of Downey. She was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Everyone who knew her would tell you she was one of the sweetest women that you could ever meet. She knew how to play the accordion, was a seamstress, played on a bowling league and a bridge group. She was a fantastic baker and outstanding dancer. Most importantly, she loved her family and loved being with her grandchildren.
