DeRYKE Christina Ann DeRyke 34, passed away at her home in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She will be remembered as a loving daughter who treasured her family and friends. Born in Grand Rapids MI, she also lived in Rochester, New York and Luxembourg, Europe before moving to Atlanta Georgia where she worked as an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager with General Electric Corp. With her loving and caring approach to life, she easily made instant friends with people around the world. She succeeded in "making a difference" in every life she touched. Inventive and whimsical, she offered encouragement to everyone. She leaves to cherish her memory parents Jane and Steven DeRyke, Sister Angela (Paul) and brother Ryan (Mark). She also leaves grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hubbard House P.O. Box 4909, Jacksonville, Florida 32201 please state "In Memory of Christina Ann DeRyke". Please visit http://videos.lifetributes.com/?id=16375 to view a special video tribute to Christina. First Coast Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements (904) 762-0002. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com