Darcy Ann (Burdick) Ryan, 54, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at home. She relocated from Wisconsin to Fort Wayne in 1986 and worked as a dental hygienist in the Fort Wayne area for many years. Surviving are brother, Tim Ryan of Englewood, Colorado; the joy of her life, her son, Carlos; and her best friend, Alan Hofer of Fort Wayne. Memorial service is 4:30 p.m. today at Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. (Please use Fairfield Ave. entrance). Preferred memorials to S.P.C.A., 4914 Hanna St., Fort Wayne, IN. Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St.