Ryan Eugene Reeves

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ryan Eugene Reeves, 43 who passed away on August 3rd, 2025, in Coogee, New South Wales, Australia. Ryan was born on August 16th, 1981, in Edmonds, Washington, United States.

Ryan grew up in Monroe Washington, he was a graduate of Monroe High School, Monroe, Washington 1999, and Everett Community College, Everett Washington, 2000.

When Ryan moved to the Seattle area in 2005 his life adventures expanded with the addition of many new deep friendships. This included meeting the love of his life, Brooke, who then later became his wife, May 2009. Their marriage began a life of international travel, eventually leading to a residence in Australia in 2020.

Ryan is lovingly remembered by his wife Brooke Knapp Reeves. Together, Ryan and Brooke shared a deep bond and an adventurous spirit that carried them across the globe. Their travels were more than just destinations - they were shared experiences that reflected their joy in discovering the world together.

Ryan was the cherished son of Delana Reeves and Larry Reeves. He also leaves behind his mother-in-law Mari Knapp. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Dick Knapp. His Grandparents Gib (Eugene) Gibson, and Kay Gibson, also held a meaningful place in his heart and memory. His beloved Puppy Peyton was fortunate to be able to join Ryan and Brooke in Australia for puppy escapades. In addition, he leaves behind a sister-in-law Dayna (Bill) Neal, a brother-in-law Seth (Dana) Knapp, and numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and many beloved friends he's been fortunate to have in his life during this journey. This includes his very dear friend Dean Cassinelli who was like a brother to Ryan, they shared many memorable adventures together over the past 38 years.

Though his time with us was far too brief, Ryan's presence left a lasting impression on those who knew him. His memory will continue to be honored by family and friends whose lives he touched along the way.

Though Ryan was not one to speak of it, Ryan was a fighter. He never complained, he is a Cystic Fibrosis Survivor, a Double Lung Transplant Survivor, and Kidney Transplant Survivor, of many years! Brooke has been with him on much of this journey and together they built a fabulous life, a life he was never able to live fully before. Together they had the ability to travel and explore and made numerous friends along the way.

Please join us in Celebrating Ryan and his Amazing Life by joining us for A celebration of Life being held on August 30th, 2025, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Shine Flower Farm, 29810 Fern Bluff Road, Monroe, Washington.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Seattle Chapter or Children's Hospital, Seattle Washington.