Rosemary Ryan, 75, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Rosemary was born December 2, 1946, in Nevada to James E. and Gertrude M. (DeHart) Perrin. She was united in marriage to Robert E. Ryan on February 7, 1966, in Nevada and he preceded her in death April 27, 2018.
Rosemary was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1964. Following her marriage to Robert, the couple moved to Harrisonville, MO and they both worked for the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City. In 1972 the couple moved to Colorado Springs, CO where they owned and operated College Auto Center for several years. They returned to Nevada in 1985 and continued operating College Auto Center until Robert’s passing.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, David & Paul. She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Smith, TX; three grandchildren, Nathan Smith, Nevada, Rebecca Foster (Robert), Colorado, and Jacob Smith, TX; brother, James L. Perrin (Margaret), Nevada; brother-in-law, William Ryan, Nevada; numerous extended family and treasured friends.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
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