Joan Merriman Ryan Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Merriman Ryan in Spokane, Washington, who passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Merriman Ryan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy Shelledy and Marie Jeannette Soderberg; and her brothers, Mike Merriman, Jim Merriman, George Merriman, Peter Merriman and Timothy Merriman.
She is survived by: her husband Dennis Stephen Ryan; her children, Patrick J. Ryan, Sean C. Ryan and Ellen M. Ferrell; and her siblings, Guy Merriman, Ellen Presley, Molly Spilker and Ann Price. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to a charity of your choice in Joan's memory.
