Adele Ryan, 93, Santa Claus
Adele Ryan, 93, of Santa Claus, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at Willowdale Village.
Adele was born October 17, 1926 in Los Angeles to Al and Norma Arbogast.
She graduated first in her class from Van Nuys High School where she was involved in drama and cheerleading. On her first day at Pomona College, she met the love of her life, James Ryan. They married in 1950 when Jim graduated from USC Medical School. They were married 52 years and raised two daughters, Maureen and Loretta. Adele taught elementary school in southern California for over 30 years. In retirement, she enjoyed watercolor painting, horseback riding and time with family.
In 2017 she moved to Indiana to be closer to her younger daughter and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by Maureen and Joe Morton of Mesa, Ariz., Loretta and Larry Ball of Santa Claus, Erin and Tony Marchand and their children, Leah, James and Patrick, of Dale, Katie and Heidi Whitman and their son, Ryan, of Memphis, Tenn.
Services in California will be held at a later date.
Fuller Funeral Home (www.fullersfh.com) is handling arrangements.
Dr. Marchand I am so very sorry for the loss of Your Mother. My prayers are with You and all of your Family
Loretta and Erin and all the family we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Adele . Know that you are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time . Love CurtandJan Songer