Ryan Joel Zicha

Ryan Zicha Obituary

ZICHA,
Ryan Joel

Ryan Joel Zicha, 19, Pocatello, passed away, Friday afternoon, January 14, 2011. He was born on October 26, 1991 in Spokane, WA to Jason Paul and Julie Elizabeth Kesel Zicha. He attended High- land High School and was currently studying online with Phoenix University.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Jason and Julie Zicha, Pocatello; his grandparents, Dan and Linda Kemnitz, Spokane; a sister, Corinne Frances Hawkins, Pocatello; and Sarah Joy Champion, Spokane and Emma, Pocatello. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Philip and Frances Kesel. Ryan was an avid outdoors- man, attained the rank of Life Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, was a successful competitive shooter, gifted writer and was currently pursuing a degree in Psychology. Ryan had a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone in need, and was an advocate for many causes. Ryan will be dearly missed by a large extended family and larger group of friends across the country and throughout the world. Memorial will be January 29th from 2pm to 6pm at the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council located at 6116 N. Market, Spokane WA. The family asks that no flowers or gifts be received; donations may be made in his name to the "It Gets Better" organization at www.itgetsbetter.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello. Online guest book and condolences available at www.cornelisonfh.com.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2011.

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Chris B

July 2, 2013

I wish I could've known you better, you still at making a difference years later. Much respect and love.

Toni Musgrove

February 6, 2011

Ryan, i will always love u and miss u! u helped me when kids made fun of me and u were my first boyfriend! everyone will miss u and ur great smile!blessed be

christina hicks

February 6, 2011

u were a great kid ryan i will deeply miss u! we had great memories in elementry school1 i liked how u always made fun of me even though u were my friend im gonna miss u so much love u!!! i know ur in a better place now hope to see u there when its my time love u buddy

christina hicks

February 6, 2011

Karen Ellis

January 31, 2011

I was lucky to have known Ryan when he was a student at Salk Middle School in Spokane. He always had a joke for me, a new story and a great smile. In the twenty four years that I have worked at Salk I have met some wonderful kids and Ryan was surely one I have often thought about and remembered.
My most sincere sympathy and thoughts go out to all of Ryan's family and friends.

Linda & Doug Shurtleff

January 28, 2011

We are so sorry about Ryan. We so enjoyed him and his up beat attitude. He will really be missed. Have Faith. God will get you through this, just as he helped us get through our son's death. Love you all.

Donald Thuleen

January 27, 2011

Brilliant Man,your broken heart did not mend, and it may have been for that reason your courage was never-ending. This may also have been the reason why you appeared to live and love like every day was your last. So easily, you treated many with kindness and compassion. My heart is broken today, as you have taken a tiny piece of it with you. . .You had shown me courage, and for those with whom you've come to know, I hope we may have the courage to show-off our broken hearts a bit more so they may be mended.

Good Journeys Sweet Man, and Thank You for Sharing Your Light.

Maren Ruth

January 22, 2011

"Sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are." - Markus Zusak.

Ryan, you were beautiful in everything you were. There was a light in your eyes that I can't imagine you without. Its been a long week thinking about you and I know now that you will never be forgotten.
To the family of Ryan, you raised one of the most beautifully strong people to have ever walked this earth. Know that he is still with you, watching you and loving you and forever looking up to you for how strong you must be. I hope with all my heart that you can feel the countless prayers for you surround you at this difficult time and for the rest of your life, for the words spoken for you in these prayers will never leave you.
Ryan, you can rest now. Your work is over. This time is yours.

ricky leliefeld

January 21, 2011

With sincerest sympathy,I feel deprived at not knowing Ryan.Reading the memorials to him on his facebook reduce me to tears,what a priviledge you all had knowing such a bright and beautiful young man.To all of you young people,if you to find yourself backed against the wall,please reach out,there are more of us out here that will understand than you realize,And to the Zicha Family,I wish you peace.

Kristin Lewis

January 21, 2011

You know you guys are in my thoughts and prayers often throughout the days. Though we've never met f2f I love you just the same Jewels and I mourn with you the passing of your wonderful and beloved son. God holds him closely now and you will be with him again some day. The spirit never dies.

Justin Skalka

January 21, 2011

God speed young warrior. You battled valiantly.

Jeanie Butera

January 21, 2011

Although I never met Ryan or his family in person..I can see and feel how many lives he touched with his beautiful and caring spirit. I can only hope that he is at peace now. It saddens me that he didn't see all the lives he touched in so many ways, and will continue to do so for many years to come. Many love and blessings to your family.

Julie Zicha

January 21, 2011

To my son Ryan:

You were a beautiful, gentle , thoughtful, loving soul...there was a special light that came from you. You have touched so very many lives in the short time with us and were evidently humble enough to not have even noticed.

For whatever reason you felt so alone at that moment in your life, when in truth there were so very many of us who would have done anything to be there for you. I wish more than anything that you'd have just picked up the phone buddy...I would have hopped a shuttle back home, no questions asked.

Thank you for being here with us for the time that you were. Thank you for caring so much about others. Thank you for always making me smile and for always listening to me. You were the best son a mother could ever ask for. I only wish you could have found a way to keep the faith for just a little while longer...we were so close to being there Ryan.

I'm sorry that you had such a hard time over the last few years. I know it was difficult for you to be in Pocatello and I know it was hard to deal with all of the health issues you had. You faced and triumphed over more issues at your young age than many people do in a lifetime.

I will love you forever. You will always be in my heart. You will always be a warrior, to me.

"Please do not remember me as a failure...Please remember me as someone who fought as long as he could"
Ryan Joel Zicha 1/14/2011