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Ryan Keltner Obituary

KELTNER, Ryan A. -- Age 18, at rest Saturday, July 26, 2003. Native and life long resident of San Jose. Ryan graduated with the class of 2002 from Gunderson High School where he played on the baseball team for four years. He was currently attending San Jose State University. He loved fishing, racing go-carts at the Vallejo Speedway 2, and any sports especially baseball. His all time baseball hero was San Francisco Giant, Jeff Kent. Loving son of Bryan and wife Barbara Keltner, Tami Keltner and fiance Tracy Barker. Beloved brother of Kelly Rose, and Carly Jean Keltner. Step brother of Devin and Jeremy Barker. Dear grandson of Bob and Shirley Pelletaire, Marcia and Rocky Maruca, and Mike Lamoure. Also survived by 4 aunts, 4 uncles, and 5 cousins. Visitation hours will be Wednesday, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Celebration of Ryan's life will be Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. held at DARLING & FISCHER CAMPBELL MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 231 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. Private interment at Los Gatos Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills, Los Gatos.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jul. 30, 2003.

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mickey

July 27, 2024

I believe its been so long, Heaven is getting pretty full with all the special pepole in my life. I know you are all watching over all of us. I miss you and thinking of you always. Love M

kenny

October 28, 2012

Giants won the world series again... 2nd time in 3 yrs... but u already kno that... Miss you bro...

Kel

April 12, 2012

Thinking about you today Ry, and my heart aches longing for you. Recently a friend of mine, Clay, passed away. He was only 25. You may be with him now, maybe even sharing stories about your life journeys. However, another wave of losing you has swept me, and I've been experiencing that heart-breaking feeling that you are no longer here to share this life with me. It is still hard to walk outside and think you are missing from the world, how the world can still turn and life go on without you being here. Its coming on 9 years but stamping a timeline on your absence is unfathomable. Crazy how the mind works to protect itself. Gina & me went to spring training for the 3rd year in a row now, couldn't help thinking how you've probably gone too- one thing you didn't get to do in the short amount of time you were given here.  I think about you everyday, some days still harder than others.  You never leave my mind or my heart. I am excited to be taking over as President for the scholarship fund, and am trying to think of ways to boost it's awareness & help keep your memory alive. I love you so very much Ry, can't help but hope I make you proud. I am always thinking about you, and will until that moment comes when I am with you again.
Xoxo

Dina Keltner

July 26, 2011

Ryan,

Today I remember you and how your smile could light up a room. How you and Uncle Jim would laugh yourselves silly while watching Friday & Friday After Next. And today, I wonder how you would look and what your life would be like. There will always be a hole in our hearts where you once were. It has taken time, but I find it easier now to think of you and talk about you with less sadness and instead remember all the happy and positive memories. I know that you are always with your family. We feel you in spirit and find comfort in knowing that we will all be together again someday. Missing you.

Hershy Petty

April 24, 2011

Hi Ryan. Sorry I havent been here before. Im glad I found it. I know you're probably keeping close eyes on Kelly but I thought I would let you know that she has blossomed into a beautiful young lady. You would be proud. Even though I havent seen her since December I can tell you that she never lost that wonderful smile she always had and her positive energy is impossible to ignore. Anyway, Love you man.
Hershy

July 6, 2010

Ryan,
I cant believe that seven years have already passed.
We all still miss you so very much. The 10th of this month will be a Giants game to help fund your scholarship fund. Iam really looking forward to going, knowing you'll be there with us. I miss you always and love you forever.

May 12, 2010

Ryan,
I know you are always watching over all of us, I have been praying extra hard these last couple of days. I know everything is going to be fine. I just worry about some people more,so if you could call all the angels around to help I know they will be fine.
I love and miss you.

Shelly Smith

May 11, 2010

Hello Ry Ry
im sorry Ive been absent, I'll visit more often. Remember when you visited me in Arizona? I remember something I dont know what it was but something ticked you off and you had a tiz. Whats funny is when I sat near you on the sidewalk outside my house and acted along with you. I got you to forget about what it was you were crying about because you stopped and looked at me like I was crazy. You got up and went in the house to your mommy and forgot all about what a bummer deal you had. I loved being silly with you. I have fun memories of you...cleaning your bedroom together when you were about 7 yrs old...all the toys in the football toy chest...whew! Rest in peace Ry, I know youre comfortable because God is good craddling special souls. I miss you Ry Ry. Ry, you and your angels might want to get together and keep an eye on your mom and sis, non of us could know just how to send angel messages quite like you knowing how close you are.
I love you,
Aunt Shelly,

October 11, 2009

Ryan,
Today you would be 25 years old. It's still hard to think your not here. I have been thinking alot about you. I wish that I could do something to help Richard deal with the feelings that he has with you not being here. I did'nt really know what a hard time he is having until he was visiting me here at my house. I suggested that maybe he might want to write in your guestbook. I told him that it helps me when I am sad or even when Iam happy thinking of times with you. I know you are watching over him always. I JUST HOPE HE KNOWS THAT YOUR THERE. I miss you always.
love always
M

Kenny Young

June 2, 2009

Hey Ryan,
Wow its almost been 6 years. I remember playing baseball like it was yesterday. The moment that I always remember was when we played at Lincoln. Charles got hurt so the had me pitch. It was like my first time that year and I had a lot a people I knew there. I struck out the first batter then after that ping ping ping. They keep hitting me. Bases were loaded if i remember correctly so I was nervous. The next batter drilled a line drive to left field. I looked and thought, you definitely wouldn't get it(cuz u were kinda slow). hahaha well u threw ur glove up and caught it. I never doubted you after that. I just wanted to let you know that I still think about you all the time. I cant go to the mall without thinking about you. Well just to let you know I have two beautiful boys of my own. Kenny Jr. will be 2 on June 21st, and Marcus will be one on July 28th. I am still with my High School sweetheart. You know who! Well miss you and will never forget you.

KR #8 & RK #21

mike millett

August 4, 2008

Ryan,
It has already been 5 years. I still remember working with you all that time at the "ridge". I still go to the "yard" to see your jersey. Miss you and love you.
Mike Millett

Rachelle Luhdorff

October 11, 2007

Hi Ry Ry,

We'll another year passes, another year everyone get's older. I think this includes you.....Man I imagine what kind of man you would be right now, what you would be doing and how successful you would be, or not. You are still missed greatly - you will forever be in all of our memories, thoughts, hearts and prayers. Happy 23rd Birthday my cousin!! I love and miss you more than you will ever know....

Bonnie Marder

October 9, 2007

You are missed very very much by everyone who loved you and everyone you ever loved.You are thought of so very often and loved so very much. Sweet dreams. Love aunt Bonnie

Dina Keltner

July 30, 2007

Another year without you. I can't believe it has been 4 years. I think about you all the time and wonder what you would be doing now. I imagine the handsome man you would have grown into. There is sadness in my heart over the unfinished dreams we all had for you. I know you would have done great things. Some how, we have continued on. I know you would have wanted us to. None of us are the same. We never will be. We hug each other a little tighter and are more grateful for every opportunity we have together. In a million years I never would have thought you would be taken from us so suddenly. That night will be forever etched in my memory. We miss your laughter and warm smile. Although there will be eternal sadness in our hearts, we can remember you now with warmth,laughter and happiness. It has taken a long time to get to that point. We all miss you very much Ry and you will forever live on in our lives and dreams. Thank you for letting me know in my dreams that you are OK. I believe with all my heart that you are and that someday we will all be together again.

With all my love,
Aunt Dina

P.S. Keep an eye on Kel, she needs you!

L.. Meade

July 25, 2007

Hey ryan,
tomorrow it will be 4 years you've been gone.Sometimes it seems like yesterday.Isn't it funny how time just flies on by.Uncle Tim likes to kick everyones butt out at the track but I'm sure you are watching all of us .along with Uncle Dickie.We all miss you very much.We all will see you again someday.Until then take care

P.S.say hi to Uncle Dick

Love,
Cousin Lani

May 10, 2007

Hi Ry. Dreamed about you last night. : ) i miss you so ver much. Getting a new car finally! done with that truck. I thinkabout you everyday, and miss you more and more.
I love you so ver my Ry Ry
xoxo
Kel

Rachelle Luhdorff

October 11, 2006

Family -
As we reach another year, another Birthday, I hope you are all doing as best as can be expected. I love you all. Happy Birthday Ryan!

Rachelle Luhdorff

July 26, 2006

Dearest Ryan,



Today is year #3 that you have moved on to a greater life and I wanted to let you know that I still think of you constantly and you are always greatly missed. I love you Ryan. P.S. I'm finally having a baby! Weird - I know! Hugs & Kisses forever!

Dina Keltner

July 26, 2005

Ry:



Another year has come and gone without you here. I can't believe it has been two years since you left us. There is still shock and disbelief in our hearts that you aren't here with us.



I miss the times you would come over and stay the night with us. You and Uncle Jim would stay up late playing Playstation and watching movies. In the morning, I would always cook breakfast for you guys and as you would leave you would always say "Thanks, Aunt Dina! You make the best breakfast!"



Memories like this will keep you alive in my heart forever.



You would be so proud of the beautiful young woman that Kelly has become. Her beautiful smile and sense of humor remind me of you in a lot of ways.



Your Mom continues to amaze me with her inner strength and courage. The night she got up and gave the scholarship away in your name, I knew you were there with her helping her through.



Kyle started playing little league this year and he talked about you all the time. He hoped he was making you proud. I'm sure you were there smiling down on him.



Until the time when God allows us to all be together again forever, you will always be in my heart.



Love & Miss You,

Aunt Dina

Rachelle Luhdorff

April 7, 2005

Family -

Today is the year anniv. of the passing of Joey and I wanted you to know how much Ryan is deaply missed and how grateful I am to call all of you 'family'. We will never forget....All my love to all of you. And the guys too....wherever they are....I love you!!

Mickey

August 4, 2004

Ryan,

I can't believe that it's been over a year. When I find myself getting really sad, I just think of the wonderful memories I have of you. Your cute litte baby face. The day you were born, your first day of daycare with me and Patty. The days you were over at Deb's and would come in and give me hug and kiss. I love and miss you.



Love Mickey

mom

April 22, 2004

Ry, I just went in and signed Joey's guestbook. I know in my heart that you two are together, hopfully cruisin' around in Joeys Ferrari. I hope he lets you drive since you never really got the change to drive down here. The racetrack has closed down in Vallejo, that makes it easier for me to know that they are not racin' without you. Rusty won the last NASCAR race, we all cheered & cried. I am leaving next week for Fontana, the first of 2 races you were to go with us to. I will think of you every minute I am there. It will be stranger to not shop till I drop buying you stuff I know you would like.

Aunt Dina and I have started a non-profit corporation in your name. "Ryan Andrew Keltner Scholarship Fund" you even have your own website. Ryankeltner.org. We will never let anyone forget you and the joy you brought into all our lives. I will never be the same without you, I perceive life in a totally different way. How that is I have not figured out yet.

Know that I love you forever and we will be together again.

love mom

Mickey

April 14, 2004

Dear Ryan,

Yesterday we said goodbye to our Joey. It was so very hard. It gave us some comfort to know that the two of you are now watching over all of us. I saw your mommy and Kelly. I gave them hugs. I know it is still so very hard for all of us. I still can't believe that two of the babys that I was blessed to have in my life, are in heaven as two of the finest young men I will ever know. I love you always.

Love Mickey

M

April 3, 2004

Ryan,

I know your watching over everyone that loves and misses you. I am sure you also know that Jeffers needs what ever help you can give him right now. I love and miss you.

Tami Keltner

January 19, 2004

Ryan Andrew,

I..... miss you so very much. I am so sorry what has happend, I blame myself everyday for not taking care of my child when he needed me most. Kelly & I struggle every day,we talk of you all the time & remember the funny things you would do. Like the Billy Bob teeth when we are out someplace. You are a crackup! You could make me laugh so hard. I will never enjoy life again as I did with you here. I will not give you up & let go to heal as they say to do. letting you go is not an acceptable option. You are forever with me no matter where I go or what I do. I love you Ry, so very very much. Love mom

Nanci Lindahl

January 5, 2004

Not a day or holiday goes by without a thought of you in it. I miss those days of you and Jeff hanging out over at our condo.He misses you sooooo much also.



We love and miss you.



Love,



Nanci

Tami Keltner

December 1, 2003

Ry, Thanksgiving has come & gone, No big dinner & celebration, nothing to be thankful for this year. I painted the living room, just another day without you here. I wrote you this poem over several days a while ago, thought it was time to share it with you. RYAN ANDREW We had plans, Places to go, time together that we will never know. I dont know why you left without me, why you had to go. That night in July, you were swept away, so quickly and quietly, gone forever today. I am here and you are not, How does that happen? Who makes that choice? A young mans life, so much to still do. Missing from us, from the years that will never be. The tears flow daily, I talk to you, I write to you, asking when will you return? I would gladly take your place, let you live your life, get married, have my grandchildren, grow old with your wife. My only son, I miss you so. My heart is broken. Never to know what you were to become, How you would grow. Someday we will be together again, wait for me, bring me into the light. You are forever 18, for the rest of my life. LOVE YOU HANDSOME, MOM

kelly keltner

November 27, 2003

Ry-Ry

hey Ry its kel. happy thanksgiving to you. we all miss you very much ry and wish you could be here to celebrate with us. you know i think about the holidays and it hurts so much Ry to know yopu arent going to be there; not just now but in all the ones to come. i love you so much and i miss you more than anyone will ever know. much love to you bro-

Rk 21 forever

-kel

Tami Keltner

November 7, 2003

Ryan Andrew, Everyday that passes brings more pain & tears. I look at your pictures and do not believe that you are gone from us. I want so much for you to come home & hug me & tell me this was just the worst nighmare I ever have had. I am so afraid that you are scared & need me, I would be with you in an instant if I knew I could. Please always know that I am here, waiting for you to come home. Love you forever & always. Mom

Mickey

November 3, 2003

I was really thinking alot about you yesterday. I was shopping at a discount store just looking. I wasDigging around in some stuffed animals looking for a curious george monkey. guess what I pulled from the back? It was a snuffy. I just held him and smiled. I thought about getting him, I dont know why I did'nt. Iam sorry now that I left him there. I know your watching over all of us. I talked to your dad on your birthday, I just wish I could do something to ease the pain in his heart. I did tell him what a wonderful job he did in making you the person you became. I am thinking of you. Love Mickey

jeff

October 22, 2003

Rye,whats up I think of you every day. I miss riding bikes together i'll always remember you SMELTNER. Im going to come visit you. I hope you had a sick b-day later.ps ill keep an eye on kel for you.

Dina Keltner

October 12, 2003

Ryan:



Yesterday was your 19th birthday. Your Mom & I decided it was a day to be happy and remember you in a positive way. I know you were laughing at your Mom & I as we were "attempting" to make home-made candles! When we let your balloons go, your Mom was so excited when they went so high so fast! I was glad I got to share your special day with her and with Kelly, Carly, Kimberly & Kyle.



Kyle kept telling everyone that it was his cousin's 19th birthday. He doesn't quite understand where you are or what happened, but he does miss you. He talks about you often.



I'm not quite sure how your Mom & Dad make it through each day with the amount of pain they are going through. They loved you so much and the days without you are unbearable for them.



Uncle Jim is so sad without you, buddy. He hasn't been able to go fishing without you and you know how much he loved to fish. He has such a hole in his heart without you here.



We all miss you so much, Ry. We never imagined you wouldn't be here and wouldn't be a part of our lives.



Until the time we can all be together again, we will keep you in our hearts forever.



Loving you always buddy!

Aunt Dina

kelly keltner

October 11, 2003

RY-RY

HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY RY. THIS IS THE FIRST REAL OBSTACLE THAT WE HAD TO FACE RY AND WE MADE IT THROUGH BUT IT HURT SO MUCH BECAUSE YOU WERENT HERE TO BE WITH US. I REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO WRITE BUT IM SO SORRY RY-RY THAT YOU HAD TO GO AND IT HURTS WHEN I THINK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED AND I KNOW IT ALWAYS WILL. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY SECOND OF EVERY DAY AND I LOVE AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU. I THINK ABOUT THE DAY WHEN I WILL FINALLY BE ABLE TO SEE YOU AND EVEN THOUGH THE CONCEQUENCES SUCK, I ALWAYS SMILE. YOUR FACE IS EMBEDDED IN MY HEAD AND THE MEMORIES OF YOU ARE CONSTANTLY COMING. I HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL DAY. MOM AND DAD ARE HOLDONG UP AS MUCH AS THEY CAN-WE ALL ARE.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

YOUR SIS

KEL-KEL

#21 FOR LIFE

how about them giants?

Tami Keltner

October 10, 2003

My Handsome Ryan Andrew,

Tomorrow is your 19th birthday, the first of your birthdays we will be uanble to kiss & hug you. I really dont know what tomorrow will bring for us, but I do know that this day is one of the happiest days of my life. Even as painful as it was to bring you into this world that day 19 years ago I do not regret a moment. I will always celebrate this day, it is not a sad one for me, but a day of thanks for God giving you to us to enjoy. Even if for only a shorter time than we all anticipated. I miss you every moment of every day, I have an actual pain inside me that I cannot describe. I have resolved myself to the knowledge that I will shed tears everyday for the rest of my life. Happy Birthday my child, I will celebrate your birth as if you are sitting besides me & celebrating also.

I love you Ryan & await the day we can be together again.

xoxoxoxoxox

Bryan Keltner

October 9, 2003

My Dearest Son Ryan,

Today is Oct. 9th 2003

Saturday the 11th is your 19th Bday,

and we wont have you here with us.

I am relying on my faith to help me get thru this day without you here with me as well as all those who love and miss you dearly.We are planning to visit the cemetary on Saturday with your B-day cake Son,it is where I feel I need to be.

Ryan Andrew, my best friend in the whole wide world!,the one person I could always confide in no matter if I was right or wrong, you would always listen to what I had to say. Only God knows how much pain I am feeling here without my best friend with me,you were and will always be more than just my Son,best friend, but also like a little brother with the times we shared living alone.We played ball,did your school work,and wrestled and joked around, no matter what else was going on, we at least had each other to love and lean on! Thank you so much Son, for being my little rock,my sanctuary, and giving my life some importance and meaning during those difficult times.I will forever be gratefull for your love, support, and understanding during those difficult times.Your passing has left me with unbearable pain that seems to increase daily,and will never go away till the day I see you once again in the house of the Lord.

At times I wish I could be with you now my Son, but I must wait till the Lord calls me to him and you. Ryan,I miss you so so very much BUDDY!!! #21 FOR LIFE

Love you my Son

Daddy-o

Mickey

September 28, 2003

Ryan,

I can't stop thinking about the time right before you were born. When your mom and dad wanted you to get here! I was really getting excited too. We were all tring to do things to help your mom go into labor. We even started to take your mom and mouzer(our dog) out on walks around the the block hoping that would do the trick. I am not sure if that was what did the trick or not. I do remember when your mom called me at work to say it was time it was around 12:30 - 1:00 PM I could'nt wait to get off work, I didnt want to miss the being there. Everyone said dont worry it will be a while, just relax. Well as soon as I got off work I went to the hospital. I waited and waited and waited. GRANDPA Mike came after he got off work. We waited and waited. Grandpa fell asleep in the chair in the waiting room. Then your DAD came in and told us you were here!

I remember he could'nt wait to show us, you in the nursery. We went over to the window where you were, your DAD proudly showed us he was a proud FATHER of a BOY! I remember how cute you were. The ladies at work were right about having time that it would be awhile, but it was worth evey miniute I waited, you were he first baby I waited for at the hosptal until they were born. I think of you alot and remember little things that make me smile. They also make me sad. I remember the first time I saw you and the last time I saw ( thinking what a polite goodlooking young man you had grown into) Your Dad should be very proud of you, and the job he did in teaching,and showing you how to be the person you grew into.



I will always miss you.

love Me

ruth ella

September 23, 2003

Ryan, You'll always be remembered for the wonderful, charming lad you are.



Your Aunt Ruth

Sister, 'c'

September 17, 2003

Ry-ry, I still miss you so much. When mom asks me what do I miss about you I tell her 'drill jaws' wrestling, watching TV w/ you in your room and Vallejo. Remember our secret about the snacks when you were watching me? I told mommy and daddy and they laughed! Do you see me come to visit? Did you like the letter, dounut and Richard Petty car I left for you? I give daddy big hugs every day and tell him we'll be alright. I told mommy & daddy about my dream of you; and you came and kissed me and gave me a hug. X's and O's, always your little 'c'.



P.S. Snuffy says hi.

Bryan Keltner

September 16, 2003

Son,

There is not a second in a day where your are not on my mind,you are always on my mind.I miss you so much buddy, today is Sept. 16,2003 your darling little sister C's 6th B-Day.You were more to her than a big brother,you were and will always be HER BOY RY-RY!I am doing my best to take care of Franklin for you as well as your Kitty.Kitty is certainly missing you, she sits in front of your bedroom door at times waiting for you.My dearest Ryan I am in tears all the time thinking of you and where you are at and if you're o.k.!I am certainly not o.k.

my Son, a large part of me has left when you did July 26,2003 and I know without my Son here with me on this planet it shall never return

back.Ryan why did you leave me?I can't face this feeling of lonliness and pain that has become

my life.I'll cherish all the good,bad,happy,and unhappy times we went thru together for no one can ever take that from me!I LOVE YOU SO MUCH RYAN ANDREW and will forever be gratefull for our time together here on this Earth.

Love forever and a day Daddyo!

#21 will live in my soul til the end of time!

Tami Keltner

September 15, 2003

Hi Ry, its Mom.

I miss you Handsome, I truely know that you were & still are the love of my life. I was meant to have you, even if for only a short time. I was looking forward to going to Hawaii with you in February for the Probowl (finally) & the NASCAR races next year @ Fontana. We had so many plans....I want to believe that you are safe and that you know I am always thinking of you. Happy memories sometimes, Sometimes crying wondering why you were taken from us. I look forward to the day that we will be together again, I am not afraid, I know you will be there waiting. What I am afraid of is spending the rest of my life without you here, with us. You always made me want to be a better person & make a better life for myself, you made me feel like I deserved it, you always told me so. You were my motivation, you have a way of showing love & friendship to people without even trying. Heaven is lucky to have you, we have experienced a great loss. Something we will never recover from. I am trying real hard to take care of Kelly, she misses you so much. You, her big brother, she has known all her life & without you she is lost.

I love you & miss you, my only son who will forever be 18.

Aunt Shelly Smith

August 29, 2003

Dearest Ry-Ry

Lets always laugh at the tan-trom you pitched crying and rolling around on the sidewalk out in front of my house when you were 4 years old and I was 24 doing the same thing:) Your big, big smile is forever in my heart. God, please hug Ry-Ry extra tight for me. Sweetheart, Ryan, I love you.

#21 Rocks!

See ya Ry

xxxooo

p.s. You have a noogy-patrol coming!

Renee Austin

August 27, 2003

Dear Ryan,



It has been a month now and the longest month in your families lives, they all miss you deeply and it breaks my heart whenever I see them. The last time I saw you, you and Grandpa Bob took Matthew fishing and taught him how to bait his own hook and remove the fish he caught, he will always treasure that time that he spent with you. We are going to the World of Outlaws this weekend in Calistoga like we did last year and it just won't be the same without you there telling me who everybody is and what their stats are, but I know that we will be able to feel your presence. We all miss you



Love Renee, Matthew & Sabrina Austin

Bonnie Marder

August 23, 2003

Dearest Ryan,If tears could build a stairway,and memories a lane,we would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.You touched so many people in one way or another,I bet you were suprised at the number of people on the day that we celebrated your life. You are loving, kind and special. I know your heart must be breaking to see your family in so much pain,but hopefully in time there will be more smiles than tears as we remember all the memories. Tears can not build a stairway but memories, thank God we had you long enough to make memories. We will hold you in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers for always and a day. Kiss Grandpa Butch, Great Grandma Hattie, ann Uncle Tom for me.Good night Ryan, sweet dreams. With love ,hugs and kisses. Aunt Bonnie

Mrs. Frances Decker

August 22, 2003

Dear Barbara, Bryan and Daughters



Although I had never met Ryan, When I read the entries on the Guest Book, I wish I had met him, he must have been a wonderful person. When Barbara called me, I heard the deep sorrow in her voice, and it hurt me too. You are all in my prayers. I know the Lord will help you through this great loss.

Bryan Keltner

August 21, 2003

Ryan (Ry-Ry),

Not only are you my Son but my best friend! Words alone cannot describe the hurt and pain I'm experiencing here on earth, without you here with me.Your beautiful smile is constantly in front of me no matter where or what I'm doing.It has been 28 long trying days since I last touched and spoken to you.I miss you so very much Buddy, my life will never be the same without you here with me you on this planet.I miss kart racing, watching Giants games, and our favorite pastime wrestling with each other in the evenings.I'm so sorry I could not be there to help you Baby Boy, Its a horrible pain I feel daily that will never go away.I LOVE YOU RYAN ANDREW KELTNER.I will never say goodbye but only se ya later.

#21 FOR LIFE

Love you BOO-BOO PIE Daddy

Marcia Maruca

August 11, 2003

Dear Ryan , its been 16 days now and my heart is still breaking . I miss you so much . I love you . You will always be in my heart . Love Grandma Marcia

MIKE LAMOURE

August 6, 2003

I WILL MISS YOU RYAN.



LOVE GRANDPA MIKE

Elaine & Fred Gatka

August 6, 2003

Brian, Barbara, Kelly and Carly...We will never forget Ryan and our vision of you all working together, playing together and loving each other. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.

Brad, Kathie, Alicia & Martin Turner

August 5, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of difficulty for your family. Ryan will be missed, he was a good person. We're all very sorry.

Jeanne and Ray Solis

August 4, 2003

We will remember the happy times and the holidays spent with you and your family. You were a credit to them and the love your parents showered on you was evident. Rest in peace and we will think of you often. Grandpa and Grandma Solis

kelly keltner

August 4, 2003

ry-ry

is still cant believe that you are gone. i hope that your happy and have no pain because there is so much here. i will think about you every minute of my life and i cant wait to be with you. i love you so much and ill miss you. you were my only bro and such a good one. ill take care of mom and dad and the rest of the family for you.

your sister and friend forever,

kelly rose

#21 forever

Dan & Carmen Bishop

August 4, 2003

Very sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. Please know that our family is praying for you and yours to help you through this tough time. Please accept our deepest sympathies.



The Bishop family

Sharon Bryan

August 3, 2003

As a parent, it is hard to even begin to understand such a loss. My son, Colin, was a teammate of Ryan's, and our family sends our thoughts and prayers out to Ryan's family and loved ones.

Bernie & Marilyn Ella

August 2, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers to the Keltner Family. We loved Ryan so much. He was such a joy to the family, always so thoughtful and caring. He will always be in our hearts, with so many wonderful memories. We will miss you Ryan. Our love always, Grandpa and Grandma Ella

The Lopez Family

August 1, 2003

Ryan was special to so many people and will never be forgotten in all our hearts. May you hold on to the wonderful memories and never let them go. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.



Love and Prayers to you All!



Tina, Randy, Krystal, RJ and Brett Lopez

Dina Keltner

August 1, 2003

My dear sweet nephew Ry-Ry:

Our hearts are so empty without you and our lives will never be the same. You touched all of our lives in such a special way. I will never forget your warm smile and your laughter. You will always be in my heart.



Loving you always,

Aunt Dina

DONNA HYLTON-ROYCE

July 31, 2003

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of loss my prayers are with you God bless

Donna

Lori Rios

July 31, 2003

Dear Tracy,



I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Pat, Glenda & Jennifer Owens

July 30, 2003

Bryan, Barbara, Kelly, Carly and Tami. Our sincerest sympathy to you and your families and may God bless you all in your hour of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Pat, Glenda and Jennifer Owens

Vanessa Leanos

July 30, 2003

My heart goes out to the Keltner Family. I knew Ryan since the 6th grade and we even attented SJSU together. He was a great friend and always knew how to make me laugh.

**Ryan, You will be missed!!!!

John & Claudia Boardman

July 30, 2003

We are so sorry about your loss. There are no words that can be expressed to soften your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Rosemary Beazley

July 30, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

MICKEY SYLVESTER

July 30, 2003

I have no words to exspress the sadness I feel. I will always have a very special spot in my heart for Ryan. I wish that I could do something anything to make the pain go away. I want you all to know that you are in my thoughts. I love all of you.

LOVE Mickey

Vicki McIlwain

July 30, 2003

Dina and Jim:

I am so sorry to about the tragic loss you are all suffering right now. You are in my prayers. We love you!

Tom & Vicki McIlwain

DeeDee Mathieson

July 30, 2003

Tami,

I am so sorry to hear about Ryan, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

DeeDee Mathieson

Mike Slafter

July 30, 2003

When can words ever express how we feel at a time like this. Know that we are all here for and with you. Ryan will be missed.

Renee Austin

July 30, 2003

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. There will always be a special spot in my heart for Ryan. You will be missed and my family and I are happy we were able to share his life with us

David and Jeannette Ernest

July 30, 2003

There are no words to describe the sorrow I fell for you and and your family, may God be with you in this time of grief.

Bill Smith

July 30, 2003

My deepest sympathy to all Ryan's Family. Ryan was a pleasure to be around and he will be greatly missed.

Michelle Beardsley

July 30, 2003

Dear Tammi and Tracy,

We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

You are in our prays and in our hearts.

Love,

Chuck, Michelle, Frankie and Joey

Charlie Burger

July 30, 2003

I can't find the words that describe my sorrow or attempt to understand your feelings.... Just know that even though I can't be there, my thoughts are with you and that my prayers are with Ryan. Deepest condolences...Charlie

Darling Fischer Memorial Chapel

July 29, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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