Dixie Lee Ryen

Dixie Lee Ryen 86, of Coeur d'Alene passed away in her home on August 28ft. She was born in Coeur d'Alene on March 28th, 1938.

Dixie was raised in Coeur d'Alene and attended Coeur d'Alene High School. She worked at Borah Elementary school as the school's librarian. She also worked at several local hotels. She loved to knit, sew, and crochet several different items such as table cloths, slippers, and dolls for family and friends,

Dixie was a tremendous supporter for her kids activities. She loved attending Joyce's band concert and Jerry and Jeff's softball games were a must for her to watch.

She is survived by her daughter Joyce Crawford and son Jerry Ryen.  Brother Don Schaffer. Grandson CJ Crawford (Savannah), and grand daughter Julie Crawford, #e* grand children Jaedin Crawford, Cameron Crawford, Keaton and Kaden Crawford, daughter in law Jo West, and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by husband Howard Ryen, son Jeff Ryen, mother Blanche Walker, brothers Jack Schaffer, Larry Schaffer, and Tom Schaffer. Father in law Erling Ryen, and Mother in law Mertle Ryen. Brothers in law Chet Ryen, Wayne Ryen, Marvin Ryen.

Funeral arrangements will be made at a later date through English Funeral Chapel.