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Ryan Zapf

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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ZAPF, Ryan S. Age 16 Of Kalamazoo

Passed away unexpectedly at home on June 3, 2010. Ryan was born on January 10, 1994 in Plainwell, MI the son of Ronald Zapf and Marcia Nansel. Ryan was a Sophomore at Kalamazoo Central High School. He was a gifted pianist. Ryan was preceded in death...

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Marsha, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you

Dear Reed, We just heard and our hearts are broken..We love you and Ryan you have left a lasting impression in our lives..our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..We are hoping we can see you this summer at Joan and Lois.
Mike, Chris, Taylor and Brandon Williams

Marcia, words fail me at this point. I just heard today that Ryan had passed away. My heart hurts for you and what you're going through. Please know that my prayers will be with you during the days ahead. I seem to have lost your phone number, so please call me when you feel like talking.
(685-1156)

i knew this kid better than i knew anyone in the world...i loved him harder than i could ever imagine loving anyone or anything...

ever since you were born you never left my side...."my becca" "when we grow up i'm gonna marry you" "one-two-three-lift!"..." 'i love you becca,' 'i love you more,' 'i love you most...'"

since he could talk we'd take long walks in the acres of fields and just talk about everything...our parents, our siblings, girls we liked, sad stories,...

ryan.it was hard when your dad passed but i was devastated when i heard the news.im glad we got to know one another better and i met your girlfriend.you have good taste she is a sweetheart.im gonna miss the talks and just hearing your voice made my day.i will love you forever and will see you in heaven when the time comes.love yor uncle cam

To my dear nephew ryan there are no words to say how much we are going to miss you.You will be in our hearts forever and never will be forgotten we will so miss you and our summers together you were such an amazing person and so respectful i can`t belive you are gone you are so loved by your family we will miss your beautiful face and your smile you will be in our hearts forever you are golden and always will be we love you ryan and may you rest in peace ron has his angel now say hi for me we...

Marcia and Reed.. Ryan always called me aunt Terry and he loved my goofy stories. both boys would always want more stories or jokes. I just buried my son jamie June 3rd and it is the most devistating thing one ever has to do. My heart goes out to you and reed and becca.. i know the pain very well and i hope you can get some peace very soon. joan and lois loved him with all their heart...... Terry Green (joans cousin)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dan and Nancy Staley

You will always be "Ryan the Lion" to me. Thank you for sharing your talents and kindness with us. My only wish is that your time here could have been longer so more people would have been able to learn from your gentle spirit. May your family take comfort by knowing you were loved by many. You will be missed by this world.