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Ryan Penrod Obituary
Ryan was tragically taken away from his family and friends on January 31, 2011, in a motorcycle crash.
Ryan was born February 20, 1980, in Reno, Nevada, and graduated from Reno High School in 1999. Ryan was so full of life and love for everyone and everything. Ryan's parents and brothers were the center of his world and there was not a day that he did not call or stop by to visit. There were no strangers in Ryan's life as he spoke to everyone and they became his friends. Ryan was very outgoing and had a generous heart and soul. Ryan would help anyone, including strangers, if they needed help. Ryan loved the outdoors and went hiking with his dog Kalvin, camping, hunting, fishing, boating, wakeboarding, snowboarding, skiing, and off roading. Ryan belonged to the OutCast Rock Crawlers and loved working on his Rock Crawler and riding in the Rubicon and other areas with his buddies. Ryan's best friends were his father, mother, his two brothers, countless friends too numerous to name, and his dog.
Ryan was a skilled carpenter and worked for various construction companies throughout Reno, and worked construction in Alaska for awhile until he became homesick. He was a perfectionist in his work and expected others to be so also. He took great pride in what he built and created. To Ryan there was no job too big or too small. Ryan was in the process of starting up his own construction company.
Ryan is survived by his parents Dallas and Paula Penrod, brothers Jason Penrod wife Elizabeth, Aaron Penrod, maternal grandparents Jim and Bonnie Cody, Uncle Doug Penrod wife Cathy, Aunt Gayle Skvir husband Ron, Uncle Larry Cody, Cousins Heather, Jamie, Dean, Preston, and Brandon.
Ryan will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. A site has been set up for friends to remember Ryan with photos and videos. Please upload photos or videos to http://gallery.me.com/rxpilot/100059. These photos and videos will be shown at the Celebration of Life for Ryan.
During Ryan's short time on this Earth, he touched the lives of so many, brought even more together that otherwise would not have been, and made this world a significantly better place. Ryan's memory will live on within all these relationships he has fostered. Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, and Best Friend, you will be deeply missed.
Ryan's funeral will be on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at Ranch San Rafael at the Ranch House. Viewing will begin at 1:00 PM with the memorial service at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery immediately after the memorial service. A Celebration of Life for Ryan will immediately follow at 3495 San Juan Drive, Reno, Nevada.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Penrod
Kay Simpson
February 2, 2021
I believe Ryan is in the arms of Jesus, our Savior. My sincere condolences to Dr. Penrod and his entire family.
K. Simpson, former patient of Dr. Penrod.
Katherine Whittingham Igarta
March 31, 2011
Dear Dallas and Paula. I only just found out today about the sudden passing of Ryan. Words cannot express how very very sorry I am. My prayers are with you and your family.
God bless. Kathy Igarta and family
Tom & Nancy Raymond
February 15, 2011
Dear Paula, Dallas, Aaron & Jason,
We were so saddened to hear the news of Ryan’s sudden tragic accident that took his life. Our thoughts & hearts are with you and will remain as your family endures the inconceivable grief and loss of your loving, amazing, beautiful son and brother, Ryan.
Russ Vawter
February 13, 2011
Dear Dallas & Paula, I'm so sorry to ear of Ryan's accident. I think of you often & remember Ryan well from the Hidden Valley days.
Dennis Verner
February 10, 2011
Dear Dallas and Paula, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Ryan. We wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Dennis, Lisa, Nick and Derek Verner
February 10, 2011
Dear Penrod Family, I thank the LORD for comforting you during this time. May God Bless you.
Kay Simpson
February 10, 2011
Kay Simpson
February 10, 2011
dear dallas and paula i loved ryan like an uncle i am so sorry for your loss. ryan brought my family together with out him we wouldnt be a family he brought us together as he did at the funeral once again im very sorry and ill never forget him as no one could
sincearly nathan ripple greg narsesians step son
Juanita Dixon
February 10, 2011
Dear Dallas, Paula, family and friends:
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss.
I am an old patient/friend of Dallas and Paula, just found out today wilst searching for Dr. Dallas and Paula's address.
Dallas and Paula, I know that your faith in God will pull you through.
In His love,
Juanita Kay Berglund-Dixon
Jessica Gregory
February 9, 2011
My prayers are with your family. I worked with Ryan when we were 16 at Scolari's. He always had a smile on his face and made everyone laugh. I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed!
February 9, 2011
Dear Penrod Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family at this difficult time. Cora Myhre Kelly
Joe Conforti
February 9, 2011
Today's service was a testament to how wonderful the Penrod family is. I was blown away by the support I saw and the love that evident. I'm deeply sorry for their loss, but I now know that they will succeed in moving forward while always holding the memories of Ryan close to their hearts.
With much love and deep sympathy.
Lindsey Snowhill
February 9, 2011
Dear Penrod Family,
My condolences on your tragic loss. This is definately a life cut short. I wish you strength during your time of sorrow.
Lindsey Snowhill (brouner)
Reno High School Class of 1999
Kirkland, WA
Gayle Petersen
February 9, 2011
Dear Paula and Family,
I am so saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Such a beautiful son! My deepest respect for the magnitude of grief for your loss. May the blessing of a beautiful and loving family help you through these times.
Love,
Gayle Petersen (Labcorp)
Jan Stanley
February 9, 2011
Dallas and Family, I was saddened to learn of the tragic loss of your son. There are no words that will ease your pain, but I hope that the heartfelt sympathy of your friends will bring some comfort. Jan Stanley
Thelma Lange- Class of 1999
February 9, 2011
Dearest Penrod Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time.
Thelma, Tim, Hannah & Kaitlynn
Mary Thomas
February 9, 2011
Dear Paula and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. God bless your family in the times to come. Remember that Ryan is an angel looking over your family now. God bless you.
Mary Thomas
LabCorp
Dennis Bickett
February 9, 2011
Dearest Paula, Dallas, Jason, Aaron and Family,
We are deeply grieved to hear that Ryan has been taken from you at such a young age. Losing a child is an experience that no one should have to undergo.
Keep all of the positive memories, and he will live forever in your hearts and minds.
We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts in this most difficult time.
Judi, Dennis, Melissa, and Jeffrey Bickett
Rori Goetze
February 9, 2011
Words cannot express how saddened my mom and I are about your loss, Dallas, Paula, Aaron and Jason.... Growing up with the boys, its so hard to believe Ryan is no longer with us. May the Lord bless you all with the strength to get through this difficult time. It is my personal prayer that Ryan and my dad are up in heaven looking down on us, drinking a beer and smiling..... We will all be reunited one day. God Bless you Penrod family... All my love and light being sent your way....
With Kindness,
Rori Goetze
Reno, NV
A & C Vulliety
February 8, 2011
We are So Sorry to hear about your loss. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to the family during this time of heartache. Ryan, We will be thinking of you while we are at the Con this year...I'm sure everyone else will be too.
February 8, 2011
Paula & Dallas,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. I will always remember the times you brought your boys to the credit union when they were young. Jerry & Delores Jones. Sparks, NV
Scott Davenport
February 8, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of this tragic news. Ryan and I rode BMX bikes together as kids and had recently spoken at our 10 year High School reunion. He was a great person who will always be remembered fondly. My thoughts are with Ryan's enitre family.
Tom and Nancy Kelly
February 8, 2011
Dallas, Paula and the Penrod Family, We are so sorry that you have lost your precious son, Ryan. How can it be? Wasn't it just yesterday that we enjoyed Webelos and Scouts at Peavine School, camped and played at Plumas Eureka State Park,laughed at our children's antics and spent many joyful hours around the campfire trying to keep our children from setting their clothes on fire with sticks.
Although we haven't seen you in many years, we have treasured our many memories of time we spent with you. We will not be able to attend Ryan's memorial service, but we are thinking about you with love and heartfelt respect.
Lori Hiller
February 8, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the Lord give you the strength you need during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
Scott & Marita Sanders
February 7, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Ryan's family and friend's. We have known Ryan for these past eight weeks. He was working on a remodle project for us. Reading all that has been said about him only confirmed what we were getting to know of him; Respectful,honest,helpful,giving,great stories,perfectionist,good sense of humor. We were blessed to have met him.Remeber to lean on the Lord during this difficult time.
Respectfully,
Scott,Marita,Austin,Bryce Sanders
John Saldana
February 7, 2011
Dallas, Paula & Family,
We offer our sincerest condolences to you and your family for your loss. God bless and be with you during these trying times.
Respectfully,
John & Janet Saldana
John Saldana
February 7, 2011
Dallas, Paula & Family,
We offer our sincerest condolences to you & your family for your loss. May God be with you during these trying times.
Respectfully,
John & Janet Saldana
February 7, 2011
We offer our sincerest condolences to you
Larry & KC Berger
February 7, 2011
Although we never had the pleasure of knowing Ryan as a young man, we remember Ryan as a burst of sunshine during his brother Aaron's battle with cancer.
Even as a youngster "family" was everything to Ryan.
To Paula, Dallas, Aaron, Jason and family,
Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.
Love to you and may you find comfort in his memory.
Whitney & Jarred Grimes/Rotoli
February 7, 2011
What a great soul...I've never known anyone to have a greater love for life. A ray of sunshine that this world will now be without - his smile and laughter (as Lauren said, will be missed greatly). May he rest in peace and know how many lives he touched and blessed & how fortunate we are for knowing him...Thank you Ryan for touching our lives.
May god bless your family as well...
Sybil Tanner
February 7, 2011
Dr.& Mrs. Penrod,
We send sympathy & regards to you!
As one of your former patients, your obvious love for family was extremely evident.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Sybil Tanner
February 7, 2011
MR&MRS PENROD WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HERB&BARBARA ILER.
Alan and Pat Simpson
February 7, 2011
We are your Graeagle neighbors at Middle Fork Park. We're profoundly saddened by your loss.
Jan Oxborrow
February 7, 2011
"I have known Ryan since he was a very little boy.His Mom and I where cub scout leaders for my son and Erin. We had many camping trips together, and on one caming trip I hurt my foot,so Ryan gave me his very special stuffed animal to make me feel better. He was such a great guy, and I will miss him . " Jan Oxborrow
Shannon Jacka
February 7, 2011
The first thing I thought of when I heard the news of Ryans passing, was him, Brandon, Grump (Jim), and I sitting in the sun room at the grandparents house, chatting away, and Ryans beautiful smile. This was the first, and only time, I had met and talked with Ryan, and though it was a short visit, I have never forgotten it. He told us all sorts of stories about his adventurous life, and it was obvious, he LOVED life! Many thoughts and prayers are with his parents, siblings, family, and friends. May God grant you the peace needed to get through this difficult time, and may he grant Ryan everlasting peace. Wish we could be there to celebrate Ryans life with you....know we are there in spirit!
Love,
The Jackas
Brandon, Shannon, and Jameson
Frank & Sharon Garcia
February 6, 2011
We were your neighbors at 3440 San Juan Dr. Until we move from there 5 years ago. Frank and I remember Ryan very well. We are so very sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to you and your family.
Frank and Sharon Garcia
Raymond &Krystal Yeoman
February 6, 2011
Ryan forever in hearts!! The memories made will never be forgotten! Such a great friend to all, but mostly an amazing person! Our prayers and thoughts to you and your family!
Steve, Tess, Riley Dylan Zinio
February 6, 2011
Ryan, the Zinio family will miss you terribly. You were so kind and easy to be around. Steve always looked forward to the weekly call or visit from Ryan, "just checkinig in". We first met Ryan through Dallas who recommended him for his work as a carpenter; and he was right Ryan was good, meticulous in fact. Ryan, you quickly became a friend and fellow boating enthusiast. We were lucky enough to enjoy your company for several family dinners and could always count on you for a good story.
Our prayers go to the Penrod family, what a beautiful person you brought in to this world that blessed so many lives. We are so sorry for your losss. Ryan will be remembered with the fondest memories.
Danyle Efcavitch
February 5, 2011
John & Danyle Efcavitch
February 5, 2011
Ryan was a great friend and we will miss him tremendously. He never failed to make anyone laugh or smile. Get togethers and especially the Rubicon will never be the same without him. Our thoughts are with you.
Woodirae Forrester
February 5, 2011
I worked with Ryan at Scolari's when he was only 16, what a sweet boy and God Bless His soul.... Woodirae Forrester
Patty & Jay Gore
February 5, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Ryan. We remember all the fun camping trips we had together at Graeagle.
Our sympathy goes out to the family.
4-wheeling in Washoe Valley, the scout tipped and we all came to rescue (and document) the moment
Lauren Rotoli
February 5, 2011
Ryan was a wonderful, fun loving friend. His smile and happiness made my life brighter, and I will always cherish the memories we had together. Camping will never be the same without him there. Rest in peace, Ryan, you will be surely missed.
Ali Moore
February 5, 2011
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always cherish my memories of Ryan. He is truely loved and missed.
Allen Whitenack
February 5, 2011
A true gentleman who would shake your hand every time you saw him. He always had some crazy story to tell about his most recent adventures. Ryan you were a great friend for the last 25 years. You will truly be missed.
Sally Casas
February 5, 2011
Ryan was a great neighbor and always helpful. Saw him a couple of weeks ago and again, he helped me out. My 6 year old son thought he was awesome, because he gave him some little jobs to do and he was always a friendly face. Thinking of your family during this very tragic time ~ Sally & Charlie Casas
Greg Narsesian
February 5, 2011
Ryan was a great friend, he brought joy to the lives of everyone that knew him. He will be dearly missed and we will remember him everyday. Greg & Tammy Narsesian
Kelly, Larry and Lindsey Bevilacqua
February 5, 2011
May memories of the love he shared to so many, bring peace to you now, and the days ahead. Words can not express our deepest sympathy. Ryan was an amazing friend that would do anything for you - with an infectious smile that will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace Ryan. ?
February 5, 2011
Best wishes to you guys we are so sorry for the loss of Ryan. I will always remember his smile when he came into the clinic. Greg, Cindy & Connor
Frank and Jo Bidart
February 5, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to you and yours. May the Lord give you the strength you need during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Frank and Jo Bidart
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