James Bernard Patrick Ryan

Recently learned of Jim's passing and am saddened by it. Jim was a kind hearted, fun loving man and was always ready to engage in a conversation. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace brother.

What a generous and class act: I loved him very much.

Jim and I got to know one another in High School at St. Mary's in Jackson Michigan. He was a kind person and always ready to listen to what you had to say, remember him well. Rest in peace my friend and save some space for me in heaven.

I remember Jim from St. Mary High School. We all drove around Jackson a lot. I'll always remember his automobile; red...was it a GTO? I think so. Last time I saw Jim was the 2014 reunion. We all have an expiration date...Save room up up there in the heavenly space awaiting us. Karen Potts

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

I enjoyed getting to know Jim over the last several years. He enjoyed watching wildlife and driving around our campus to see where they were headed. May you rest in peace.

Jim and I worked together at Detroit Diesel for many years and always had a very good relationship when I was Director of Engineering. I sold him, and his wife, my house on Coon Lake in Howell in about 1987. Sorry about your loss.

Worked with Jim at Detroit Diesel! He was a gentleman and good friend! His humor and detail are what made him special! As the President of the Detroit Diesel Retiree Club I will pray for Jim and his wonderful family! He will be missed by all!

My wife Connie (who Jim dubbed "Toodles," always behind a wry Irish grin), and I think often of those crazy Detroit Diesel days..... if today´s office life was as much fun as those back then, with the camaraderie, shenanigans, etc., companies wouldn´t have to order people back to the office. Jim was always a passionate, fun-loving imp who would lend a hand and a smile to anyone whose path he crossed. Deeply patriotic, and proud of his service in Viet Nam (the Phu Bai stories chill me to this...