Ryan’s Story

Site created on October 18, 2021


Ryan has been in the hospital this week and unfortunately had to be moved to ICU while fighting his Covid Pneumonia battle.   He has been sedated to paralyze him (not coma) so that his lungs are more compliant to his treatment.  He was placed on a ventilator to assist in his breathing.  Needless to say, it's a difficult situation and we appreciate all the love, support and prayers!
 
A GoFundMe account has been established to help while Ryan and Shell (his wife, who also tested positive)  continue to fight thru this horrific virus.  Please consider any donation amount to help during these trying times at:


https://gofund.me/b80871d6 OR click on the link above "Ways to Help."
 
For those of you of Faith, please pray for both of them as they continue this fight!  In Jesus name, we pray, Amen!

Newest Update

Journal entry by Donna Olsen

From Shell,

"There will be a Celebration of Life held in honor of Ryan on December 11th, in our home in Litchfield Park.  I would love it if everyone can come help me celebrate this wonderful man.  Let’s party “Bubba” style. 
I am picking up his ashes this morning…and I am bringing him home 💔♥️💔
I can’t thank everyone enough for your love, prayers and support… [Shelly]"

 

Ryan may no longer be present physically but his smile, laughter, sarcasm, love for life lives within each of us. Through our sorrow, grief and heartbreak, if you find yourself still and silent through all of Ryan's memories, he will present himself in your heart.  Be joyous as that's the way he would want you to remember him (with a Coors Light in hand).

God called him home for reasons we can't comprehend.   For this is such a beloved, amazing man.  It's now apparent, God had bigger plans.

December 11th is set aside by his bride to celebrate the life of Ryan for which we have been so blessed with.  Words can't express how much he is loved.  That love extends to the love of his life, Shelly.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Ryan as a remarkable husband, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and best friend to sooooo many.

For their privacy, if you are unaware of their location please feel free to contact me, Donna Olsen 480-529-2500, for directions.

God speed Ryan (RyRy, Bubba, Meathead, Bubba, Thick), we love you!!✝️😇💔😇✝️

 

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