Leilani Victoria Ryan
September 19, 1945 ~ September 9, 2016
Leilani Victoria Ryan, 70 of Indianapolis, passed away September 9, 2016 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Born September 19, 1945 in Gary, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Kurowski) Kaznak.
Leilani retired from the State of Indiana, Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Prior to relocating to Indianapolis, Leilani worked as a probation officer in the Juvenile Division of the Lake County Indiana, Superior Court. Leilani dedicated her life to advocating for people with disabilities.
Survivors include her cousins, Carol (Dennis) Karpen and their son, Evan, of Crown Point, Shari (David) Szulczewski and their son, Michael of Hammond, and Richard (Barbara) Knipp of Hobart; caregiver and dear friend, Bobbie Doumvia; her very dear friends, Mattie Tyler, David and Julie Haerle; and her companion, cat and precious baby, Tabby.
Pastor Michael Harmon will conduct a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Crown Hill Cemetery in their Peace Chapel, interment will immediately follow the service. Family and friends will gather from 12:45 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday in the Peace Chapel. Final care and arrangements have been entrusted to Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Online condolences may be left at www.carlislebranson.com.
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Lani was the cousin of my deceased husband, Don Knipp. I remember meeting her for the first time when he took me to visit with his Uncle George and Aunt Tina. We hit it off immediately…and continued that appreciation of each other for over 50 years. In spite of her being limited in her mobility…due to polio as a child…she went to college and had a great career…never letting her handicap hold her back from accomplishing many things. She was a great spirit…full of energy…and she never focused on herself…but instead always showed her interest in others. She took care of her mother, Francis, for many years and suffered deeply when she passed. Lani will be missed by many…and I will just be one of them.
I’m very sorry for your loss. The Bible can offer much needed comfort at this difficult time. John 5:28, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.