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for Ryan Whisler
Rick LaRose
January 9, 2024
Thinking of you old friend. Say Hello to my loved ones up there. You were always a pleasure to have around.
Rick LaRose
January 10, 2022
It was a pleasure working with Ryan at Valley Truck & Trailer. Thinking of you on this day. Rest in peace.
Love to family and friends.
Rick LaRose
July 12, 2021
Just thinking of you today.
RIP buddy.
Glenda and John Ruff
January 20, 2004
Paula and Shawna,
Our thought and prayers are with you during this sad time in your lives. We wish there were words to give to you to make the pain go away. Be strong and take heart that Ryan will live on in your hearts and ours for we all carry a little piece of him with us.
Matt & Shelly Shields
January 20, 2004
One of the greatest memories that I will cherish forever about Ryan is the weekends he spent helping us landscape our backyard. Without Ryan this would never have happened. Now, when I walk out into the backyard it is a constant reminder of what a talented person Ryan really was and that he would go out of his way to help others. I considered Ryan one of my best friends, and I will always remember
him.
Melissa Chapman(Ogden)
January 20, 2004
I only met Ryan a few times but he was a great man. He enriched the lives of his wife and child and all those who met him. He was like a candle in the wind. Ryan you will be missed.
Tammy Begay
January 19, 2004
We would like to express our deepest condolences to Paula and Shaunna. May God be with you and comfort you through this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. -The Begays
Anna Harman
January 19, 2004
Ryan was such an easygoing man. Whenever we were in the midst of chaos at our campsites he was always calm. He also never lost his temper. I hold him in the highest regards. God is lucky to have a man like Ryan at his side.
cecilia, mike gowey
January 17, 2004
we will always remember that ear to ear grin. Shaunna will show that Ryan lives on in all our hearts.
Shelly & Matt Shields
January 16, 2004
One of my favorite memories-spoons-camping buddies will relate! I remember everyone "planning" their seat around the table to have the perfect spot for a spoon. There really wasn't a perfect spot because Ryan could reach across the table! There was scratching, elbowing, slapping and MANY bent spoons.....there was also laughter and joy and happiness and that is what Ryan brought with him everywhere he went-laughter, joy and happiness........our thoughts and prayers are with Paula and Shaunna........We love you!
Christina and Tommy Platt
January 16, 2004
Paula,
We just wanted to say how much the memorial ment to us. Hearing you talk about Ryan made us wish that we knew him better before he left. He really seemed like a wonderful man, and you could really see it last night with everyone who showed up. We love you and hope that if you ever need anything please let us know.
Brenda Keith
January 16, 2004
Ryan fought a very hard battle. You were both so brave. I certainlyl wish things would have turned out differently.
Michael Ogden
January 16, 2004
Ryan was someone who touched all of us in a special way. We may not be able to see him, but with our memories he will always be with us.
Suzie
January 16, 2004
Paula & Shaunna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both in this difficult time.
CJ Jensen
January 16, 2004
I only got the chance to be around Ryan a few times, but in those few times I knew that he was one of the most wonderful people that I would ever meet. Paula I love you so much and I wish that we did not live so far away from each other so that I could visit a little more. You are a wonderful mother and I know that Shauna has a great life ahead of her, dispite all she has been through. Please do not hesitate to ask if you need anything at all, even though I am far away. I love you guys.
Andy and Jill Platt
January 15, 2004
Dear Paula and Shaunna,
We are so sorry that Ryan did not win his fight with Leukemia. What a brave man Ryan was to fight as hard as he did to live. He obviously loved you both very much. So sorry for your loss.
Love,
Andy and Jill
Coreen Shimkus
January 15, 2004
It seems that I've known Ryan my whole life. I guess since kindergarten is close enough. Thinking of him when we were in grade school always makes me smile. He had a "puppy love" crush on my girlfriend, so just like any other icky boy - the only way to show your affection is to make their life miserable and be the biggest, most annoying pain in the butt that you can be! He would wait for us outside of her back fence just so he could spin rocks & dirt all over us before school. Oh how he terrorized us on his bike. I also remember that even at a really young age, he always had tinkeritis. He had some of the best custom bikes I've ever seen. They were really, really nice. I also remember trick-or-treating to his home and Rita invited us in to see a track that he & his dad built. I don't remember if it was a car or train track but it was incredible. It had trees and landscaping and a whole bunch of figurines. I was amazed. As he grew up and matured he found a new love & couldn't have made a better choice. Paula's been really good for him & I could see that he was truly happy (hmmm...another one of my girlfrinds). He will be missed by all the people he's had an impact on. Even though I wasn't very close to him as an adult, it's really hard to lose a childhood friend, but the memories are comforting.
Brenda/Jerry Kramer
January 15, 2004
We did not know Ryan very well but know he was a good person and took good care of his family. He will be greatly missed , we will remember him always.
Joan Jensen
January 15, 2004
Ryan was my first son-in-law and I was proud to call him that. I sure hope he didn't think he had the worst mother-in-law in the world! Ryan will be greatly missed and I promise to do my best to keep his memory alive reminding his special little joy, Shaunna about what a good man he was and how much he loved her. Paula, you know Mom is always here for you. Love you both. Mom
Nita Billingsley
January 14, 2004
Ryan will be missed greatly. He was a wonderful guy and an important part of this family. We will all think of him everytime we camp, or bonfire, or do anything outside at all! We love you Ryan!
Becky Allen
January 14, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ryan will be missed but will always remain in your heart forever and has now become your guardian angel to watch over you.
Aunt Becky
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