Ryan Patrick McDermott, 37, devoted father, beloved son, brother and friend went to his heavenly home on Sunday December 6, 2015, due to complications from a cerebral hemorrhage.
Celebration of Life: 3:30 p.m., Friday December 11, 2015, at White's Chapel, Southlake, Texas. A reception will follow service at White's Chapel.
Memorials: A scholarship fund for Ryan's daughter, Hope, has been established at Gofundme.com/kvdyqx5f in lieu of flowers.
Ryan was born on June 28, 1978 in Alamogordo, N.M. He loved the outdoors and sports. He played sports from the age of 6 and was on the varsity baseball and basketball teams for the Alamogordo Tigers. He graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1996.
He was drafted as a pitcher by the Cleveland Indians and played baseball for three seasons in the minor leagues.
He then attended New Mexico State University, played basketball for the NMSU Aggies, and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies in 2005.
Ryan was a resident of Trophy Club, Texas. His career was in medical equipment sales where he received the Presidential Quota Achievement Award four years in a row. Ryan's greatest joy was being a father.
His survivors include: daughter, Hope McDermott; parents, Linda and Jerry McDermott; brother, Christopher McDermott and wife, Amanda; special friend, Erika Lynch; grandfather, Al Anisowicz; uncle, Michael Anisowicz and wife, Mary; uncle, Tim McDermott and wife Pam; cousins, Sarah, Brian, Tim, Jennifer; and niece, Palmer.
Ryan touched the lives of many with his great sense of humor and wit and his gentle and caring ways. He made a difference because of his love of life and his appreciation of the simpler things.
He is in our hearts forever and ever.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
He was my dad
Hope McDermott
May 31, 2019
I am so sad that Ryan is gone. Chris, I wish you and your family healing.
Memory:
When Ryan worked at Farley's we went to eat there with my so son Darius who was around 6 at the time and Ryan taught him to throw the peanuts at him when he walked by our table. So the next time we went to the restaurant and Darius threw the peanuts at the waitresses and I had to explain to them that Ryan taught him that. The waitresses started laughing and said yeah that would be Ryan crazy cool with the kids, we love him here. Ryan was loved!
Julia Martin
July 6, 2016
We were so sad to hear of Ryan's passing. He was our family's favorite when Harry managed him in Burlington when he started in pro ball. Our hearts are heavy...
Harry and Kim Spilman
Friend
February 22, 2016
Just saw the news of Ryan's passing in Baseball America....he was our family's favorite player when Harry managed him in Burlington. Our hearts are heavy...
Harry and Kim Spilman
February 22, 2016
Linda, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Linda Herndon
January 3, 2016
Linda,
I was heartbroken to hear that Ryan passed away. There was an article on the front page of the Las Cruces paper. Don and I moved to Las Cruces when we retired. Our deepest sympathy to you and Jerry and all your family. We are keeping you in our thoughts.
Sincerely, Pat and Don Neidig
Patricia Neidig
December 16, 2015
Jerry my prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.
David Borunda
December 15, 2015
Jerry and Linda my heart felt condolences and prayers go out to your and your family over Ryan's passing. He was a pleasure to work with the short time I was able to coach him at the 7th and 8th grade level. He was an outstanding student and his achievements in sports and life will long be remembered.
Michael Fowler
December 12, 2015
I will always remember the good times we had in basketball during our junior year in high school. Not only was Ryan smart and talented, but he was also hilarious. He touched so many lives that there will always be someone around to tell Hope just why her dad was loved so much. He will be greatly missed. Sending prayers your way.
Chrissy (Bortfeld) Eanes
December 11, 2015
We remember Ryan fondly and know that he's looking down on his little girl Hope. He will forever be in your hearts and mind. We are so sorry for your great loss and please know we know how you feel. Our sincere Love and prayers for all of you. May you feel the Lord's Comfort & Peace.
Harry & Helen MacNeill, Alamogordo NM
Helen MacNeill
December 10, 2015
Sincere condolences.
The Jeffrey Fields Family
Jeffrey Fields
December 10, 2015
A pie in the face for Josh Foster's birthday, compliments of Ryan! That's classic Ryan McDermott!! Thank you for that memory, so many more and thank Ryan for being the reason I met Josh!
You will be missed, Ryan!
To the McDermott family and Ms. Hope... my heart is broken for your loss. Hope: your Daddy was a gentle giant of a man and very funny! He loves you so!
Jennifer Graf
December 10, 2015
Sorry for your loss . Hope your father was an amazing man . He knew how to love you . You are everything to him. He lived for you ! I am now understanding how to be a father because how he loved you. Thank you Ryan for the most valuable lesson a father could ever want to know . I know your still with us and thanks for all the wonderful memories and introducing me to my wife jennifer !
Joshua Foster
December 10, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I am the outreach person for The Compassionate Friends. We are a local group of parents who have lost a child or children. We know the grief, we have walked the path. If the parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) of the deceased would like to attend our bi-Monthly meetings, our Facebook pages or receive contact phone numbers please contact me. On Dec. 13 we are hosting the annual TCF candle lighting to remember our children. Once again I am so sorry for your loss.Joseph [email protected]
Joseph Segura
December 10, 2015
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