Verna Ruth Bryan

In loving memory of Verna Bryan May 23, 1945 – June 19, 2025 Verna Ruth Bryan, 80, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and love. A devoted follower of Christ, Verna lived for the Lord and served Him with unwavering conviction throughout her life. Verna was the daughter of Darlene and Mitchell Horton. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold “Doc” Bryan Jr.; her loving parents; and her sisters, Frankie Massie and Peggy Circle. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Rohrscheib and Melanie Bryan; her six grandchildren, Katie and Ben Rohrscheib, Kei, Austin, and Kaden Heusser, and Hannele Stevens; seven great-grandchildren; her brother, Woody Horton; and her sisters, Louella Finn and Oletha Warren. Verna had a heart rooted in faith and a soul filled with adventure. She loved the Lord deeply and lived each day with steadfast devotion to Him. Throughout her life, she served Christ in Christian education, first as a teacher and later as an administrator, at two different Christian schools. She began her teaching career in 1979 and retired in 2013, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives across generations with her wisdom, compassion, and faith. She also had a heart for missions and faithfully supported missionaries around the world, living generously and prayerfully in support of spreading the Gospel. Music was close to her heart—her favorite hymns, Precious Memories, One Day at a Time, In the Garden, and Victory in Jesus, offered her peace and strength in every season of life. Born with quiet courage and a spirit of independence, Verna faced life’s challenges with grace and beauty. Her adventures included surviving three bank robberies while working as a bank teller. She also helped her husband buck rivets and build airplanes, and together, they built a remote cabin by hand (accessible only by floatplane) in the wilds of Alaska, a reflection of their shared perseverance and love for adventure. Her adventurous spirit bloomed in the wild beauty of Alaska, where she spent many years exploring the outdoors, flying, hiking, fishing, and embracing the wilderness. She had a deep love for animals and nature, and her passion for God’s creation was evident in the way she lived—fearlessly, joyfully, and with wonder. Verna also loved to sew and to garden, and she cultivated both crafts with care and delight. Her dedication to gardening led her to earn a Master Gardener certification, and her home was often adorned with the beauty of her labor and creativity. Her family remembers her humor, wit, gentle heart, and steady strength. Whether hiking the Alaskan wilds, nurturing young lives in the classroom, or singing beloved hymns, Verna lived with joy and unwavering purpose. Her life was a testament to God’s faithfulness and grace, and her legacy of love, strength, and faith will continue to inspire generations. Verna Bryan will be truly missed by all her friends and family and remembered for her kindness and the incredible, godly example she set. John 14: 1-3 (KSV) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Verna Ruth Bryan

May 23, 1945 - June 19, 2025

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Verna Ruth Bryan

May 23, 1945 - June 19, 2025

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