Our beautiful Amber was tragically taken from us at the age of 33 on Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Forest Lake, Minnesota. She was carried home by the Angels to her Heavenly Father.

Amber was born in Austin, Minnesota, on Aug. 18, 1981, to Rodney Ryks and Teresa Speer.

Amber graduated from Mounds View High School. She loved animals and went on to become a master pet groomer.

Amber is survived by four sons: Sebestyen, Laiden, Julian and Maddox; her parents Rodney Ryks and Teresa Speer; two sisters: Chasidy and Hannah; five brothers: Josiah, Isaac, Philip, Jerrad and Damian; grandmothers: Nola Stahl and Elizabeth Ryks; grandfathers: Myron Speer and Elso Ryks; great-grandfather Louis Taylor; uncles: Mitchell Magenot and Allen Ryks; aunt Kim Speer; many great-aunts and great-uncles; nieces; and cousins.

Rest in peace Amber. You are forever in our hearts.

Memorial services are pending.