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JEFFERSON, Ryan Age 18, of Germantown, OH, passed away, Sunday, April 22, 2007. Ryan was born in Kettering, OH, on September 28, 1988. He was a graduating Senior at Valley View High School ~ Class of 2007. During the past two years, Ryan participated in the Occupational Work Experience Program, and was employed by Doliboa Construction. He was an avid Motocross Racer and enjoyed 4-Wheeling and BMX Biking. He survived by his parents, Lori (Tom Smith) Jefferson of Germantown, OH and Robert "Greek" (Sharon) Jefferson of Morrow, OH; his sister, Caitlin Jefferson of Germantown, OH; 2 brothers, Bob Jefferson of Howell, MI and Terry Jefferson of Livonia, MI; his grandparents, Marsha and Bill McBride and Kurt Watson; his great-grandfather, Gerald Watson all of Germantown, OH; his girlfriend, Samantha (and their baby due in July) Johnson of Farmersville, OH; 2 special cousins, Michael and Jerry Dean Watson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call 9-12 Noon Friday (3 hours prior to the service) at the Dalton Funeral Home, Corner of State Route 4 & Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH, where the Funeral Service will be held at 12 Noon with Pastor Todd Velte, officiating. Burial Germantown Cemetery.
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Ken and Susanne Parker
May 24, 2007
Lori, Tom and Caitlin
Our prayers are with you. One never knows what life throws at us these days. We hope you can overcome the pain you feel at this time. We know you have lots of friends and hopefully they can help you get through this. If ever you need anyone do not hesitate to lean on your friends.
Kacee Young
May 22, 2007
Ryan,
I may have not known you well, but you are missed so much. I can't believe that a month has gone by already. Rest in Peace, and know that you are always in my prayers.
We will all see you again in Heaven some day.
Love,
Kacee
Marsha McBride
May 21, 2007
Ryan,
A whole month has gone by since your death. I wish I could say it has gotten easier and the hurt has lessened but it hasn,t. We will always love you and miss you. I am looking forward to baby Rion,s birth. She will always know how much you were loved and what a great kid you were. We know we will be together again.
Love always,
Grandma
MOM
May 17, 2007
Ryan,
Words can not express what I am feeling, I know that GOD has other plans for you, Your baby will be here soon, grandma ,caitlin, and myself miss you more than you will ever know. I cry everyday, wondering if I could have done something differant? Your dad and sharon loved you also. Tom loved you even though you didn't think he did. He was at the hospital with us through it all. All the family was there. Todd was with us at the hospital most of the night Ryan, he prayed with us and for you. Todd did an awesome job at your funeral, just like when he was your football coach. You would have been proud of all your pall bearers, Jerry Dean, Bryan, Michael,Jesse, Cory, Byron, and Levi. I am making them all a picture of you jumping high above the trees at one of your races. (It was your favorite picture that you thought Sam had lost).You had an awesome turnout of Family and Friends at the funeral home, I wish you would have known you had that many friends while you were still alive. Mike,Becky, Cain and Seth came, They were proud to have you as one of their carpenters. Ryan, I will make you this promise, if I can save anyone else from this, I will do what ever it takes! And I will see to it that this does not happen again! I will make sure Sam and baby Rian are taken care of the rest of their lives.Your life was too short Ryan,I will always LOVE YOU,
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Marsha McBride
May 5, 2007
Ryan,
Two weeks ago we lost the most precious gift ever,your life. The ache in our hearts is still there. I cherish every day we had together.You will forever be in my heart.
Love,
Grandma
Lena Watson
May 2, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you, especially you Caitlin. Ryan will be missed greatly. Such a great kid such a short life. I love you guys.
Chad Puckett
May 2, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Ryan and Jordan playing ball together as kids. I always thought he was such a good kid. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Nikki
May 1, 2007
Ryan, U are missed so very much!!! Watch over all of us!!
Carol Watson
April 30, 2007
Lori and Caitlin, I can not know what either of you feel, but I do know that you are two of the strongest women I know! I love you both very much!
Ryan, I hadn't seen you much in the last couple of years but I have never forgotten your smile and your beautiful eyes! You were a great kid! Most definitely a pleasure to be around! I know you are watching over all of us. Know that you are very much loved and missed!
Marsha McBride
April 29, 2007
Ryan,
A week ago today our Heavenly Father took you home.You are safe now and resting in peace. We love you,miss you and cherished every day we had with you.
Grandma McBride
Donna Bowman
April 28, 2007
Sharon & Bob,
I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what kind of loving parents you are and I know the loss of a child has to be the saddest loss to bear. Just know that you are loved and thought of everyday and if you ever need anything you know where I am.
John Chesnut
April 28, 2007
Greek I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, i can't imagine the pain and sorrow your whole family is going through right now, your family is in our thoughts and prayers !
Betsy Johnson
April 28, 2007
Lori
My heart is breaking for you,I'm so sorry word's cannot express so to you and your family love and prayer's
Betsy Johnson & family
Deb Hosman
April 27, 2007
Dear Sharon and Bob,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son. No words can ease the pain you are feeling now -- only time and pleasant memories and knowing that Ryan will always be with you. Love has no time boundaries, no end, and is the most powerful force in the universe. Parents and children love each other that way, and you will never lose that connection to your son because of it. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Andrew Deeter
April 27, 2007
Lori, I didn't know your son Ryan but I am so sad to hear about his passing. I am sure you loved him very much and are hurting terribly right now. I know what it's like to lose a son. It tears your heart out. I wanted to make the funeral but couldn't get out of work. Me and you grew up together and it seems like time passes by so quickly, especially the older we get, but we don't expect our children to die before us. I just hope you will stay strong and take it one day at a time and hopefully you will get through this. I love you and if you need anything or just need someone to talk to please call me. 369-8668 Hang in there sis.
Leigh Ann Turner
April 27, 2007
Bob & Sharon,
I cannot truly even imagine the pain you are going through. Ryan was such a wonderful, sweet kid. I know the huge capacity for love that you have Sharon, you brought into Bob's life and Caitlin's & Ryans. Bob my heart goes out to you, and Sharon I don't even need to say it to you but I will...I love you, you are the best friend I have ever had, if you need anything you know where I am.
WILLIAM [BULLWINKLE] WOOLLARD
April 27, 2007
GREEK,I AM SADDENED TO HEAR THE NEWS OF RYANS PASSING,JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Christy Rose
April 26, 2007
To Lori, you are the strongest, most unselfish person I know, and I love you. You are so precious. I thank you so much for thinking of EVERYONE during this time, and knowing that we all had our own relationship with Ryan, and allowing us all to be there through everything, and express our love for him and to grieve with you.
To Caitlin, you are such a great person. I hate so much that your spirit has been given such a huge blow, because it is such a wonderful, sweet, giving spirit. I've seen you be strong for your family over the past week, and God bless you for that. You've taken such a strong initiative to take care of things, to make sure they are done right, so thank you for being the rock, I love you.
To Marsha, we've only known each other for a short time, but we've shared moments over the past week that make me feel very close to you. I look forward to sharing good memories of Ryan with you and Bill in the future. I'm sure Bill has some great ones up his sleeve. He's already filled me in on quite a few. If you need anything, you just call over to Kurt's house, and I'll be right over. I love you.
To Ryan, when we first met, you were just a little fellow. You had the cutest grin, and the brightest blue eyes. And yes, I always liked to jokingly hit on you everytime I saw you, and I'm sure you thought I was a crazy, old lady. I'm sorry I didn't tell you I love you, cause I do. I'm sorry that I didn't spend more time with you while you were here, and let you know that you are a great, wonderful person. I'm also sorry that even though I wanted to so bad, I never made it out to your dirt bike races. Thank you for the time I had to know you. Your little shy smile and loving eyes will stay with me, and as I think of you, it is putting a smile on my face. I will see that again.
Jason,Sherri,Kortni,Summer Taulbee
April 26, 2007
Lori,Caitlyn and Family
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.We will be thinking of you!
Petie jolly
April 26, 2007
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Petie
richie beach
April 26, 2007
ryan.
i am sorry for your loss and you will always be remembered your friend richie.
richie beach
Cassi Watson
April 26, 2007
Grandma,Grandpa Bill, Aunt Lori, Greek, Caitlin, and Sam (and baby), all of my love and prayers are with you. Ryan is greatly missed and loved. I will always remember all of our good times.
Tracy Short & Gary Reno
April 26, 2007
Lori & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son Ryan. Our prayers are with you always. He will be greatly remembered.
Samantha Johnson
April 26, 2007
I am so sorry for what happened with ryan, i am very happy to be able to get through this with his great family. Ryan was the happiest person I have ever met, and I love him very much. I am so sorry.
Larry & Sandy Reese
April 26, 2007
Lori, Tom & Caitlin, So sorry about the untimely loss. Our heart's & prayer's go out to you.
Jaci Swanton
April 26, 2007
Mrs. Jefferson and Caitlin & family,
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Ryan was such a great guy. He always made me laugh. He always had something crazy to say or some crazy idea. I have lots of good memories of him I will remember forever. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I am thinking about you guys and your family. He is your angel now to watch over you!
Sarah (Pettit) Shumard
April 26, 2007
Lori,
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time; may you hold his memory close to your heart.
Michael, Shane and Randall Duff will miss him. Take care.
Marsha McBride
April 25, 2007
April 25
Ryan,
With such a heavy heart, I just have to tell you how much you are loved and how much you are missed and will be missed. I have such wonderful memories to cherish. Rest in peace my wonderful boy.
All my love,
Grandma McBride
(Grandpa McBride)
Pam and Chuck Stewart
April 25, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Tom Gentry, Shiloh, Scott and Shaelyn Baker
April 25, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jack, Maggie, Stephanie, and Josh Risner
April 25, 2007
Lori,
Our prayers go out to you and family on the loss of Ryan.
Our hearts pain for the loss of "one of the boys."
Brent and Sandi Branham
April 25, 2007
Lori and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Son. May our thoughts and prayers lift you, your family and friends up and comfort you.
Love,
Brent, Sandi, Mackensie and Colten Branham
Mindie Baker
April 25, 2007
Ryan was a awesome person a will surely be missed i will never forget the horse ride we took at my house and how happy he was that day! i will never forget those killer blue eyes and smile! he will forever be missed! he was a good friend to me and i had some great memories with him that i will carry with me forever! Caitlin and Family my thoughts and prayers go out to you! Caitlin you ever need me i am always a phone call away! I love you all! Rest In Peace Ryan you will always be missed!
Denise Pitsinger
April 25, 2007
Lori&Tom &Family,
Was so sorry to hear of your loss of Ryan our thoughts and love are with you all.
Bill&Denise Pitsinger
Chonda Swanton
April 25, 2007
Lori, Caitlyn & Family, I wish I had some words to say to make you feel better but I also no there aren't any. I just wanted to let you know that I/we are thinking about you. I can't get you off my mind since I heard. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. My heart is truly breaking for you. Please try to take care of yourselves during the terribly difficult time. Wishing you comfort & love from the bottom of my heart.
Chonda (Rachel Swanton's mom)
April 25, 2007
Lori & Family
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. Our prayers and thoughts are with your whole family in this time of grief.
Everyone from Charlie's A-1 Auto Body ~ Charlie & Robin Alsip and Justin and Kristy Alsip
Peggy (@ the Eagles) Cullins
April 25, 2007
Lori & Tom -
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I didn't know him but I know that he will truly be missed by all of you. I will keep you in my prayers while he is in God's arms.
Tom and Linda Sayre
April 25, 2007
Lori,
We were so sorry to hear about Ryan. May his memory sustain you and get you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jo-Lynn Leverett
April 25, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are prayers are with all of you.
Chuck and Pam Preston
April 25, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts are prayers.
Greek and Sharon Jefferson
April 25, 2007
Ryan,
You have left a tremendous hole in our hearts. You were such a loving bright person, you truly brought a lot of love and sunshine into our lives. You will be missed always.
Words cannot express the void in the lives of those who knew and loved you. We will miss the weekend motocross and the smile when you walked away with the trophies and placques. You were an awesome person. We are proud to have had you as a son. We love you and miss you.
Dad and Sharon
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