Mike Ryan

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Mike Ryan

Mike Ryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe on Sep. 17, 2024.

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A visitation for the friends and family of John M. Ryan (Mike) will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. A family funeral service and burial officiated by Rev. William Ryan will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved mother.
Services are under the direction and care of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, Louisiana.
Mike was born on April 5, 1953, and passed away after a short illness on September 14, 2024, at the age of 71. Mike lived a life full of love, laughter and adventure. He graduated from Neville High School and the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where he became an avid football fan and dedicated supporter of the school. He resided in Park City, Utah, where he enjoyed snow skiing and spending time in the mountains at the St. Regis with his friends and family. In the summer, Mike loved working at his Ft. William ranch in Pinedale, Wyoming. He was also passionate about hunting, fishing and spending time with friends and family at Somerset Hunting club in Newellton, Louisiana.
Mike was predeceased by his mother, Katherine "Cissy" Ryan.
Mike is survived by his daughter, Jessica Ryan Mertes and her husband, Nick, as well as his grandson, Maverick Mertes. Mike is also survived by his fiancé', Janice Adams and her son, Max. Mike's family includes his father, Thad Ryan, Jr. (Jerry) and his wife, Jeanie; sister, Jerelyn Stubbs and her husband, John; brother, The Rev. William Ryan; sister, Katherine Leglue and her husband, Jerry; brother, Thad Ryan, III and his wife, Kayla; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Mike's beloved canine companion, Elvis, will also miss him deeply.
Mike had a big heart and was always ready to lend a helping hand to his friends, family and strangers alike. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your local Humane Society or Animal Shelter in Mike's memory.
Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Monroe, LA
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September 18, 2024

Lorie White posted to the memorial.

September 18, 2024

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September 17, 2024

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Lorie White

September 18, 2024

I´ve always wanted to buy a Chevrolet Tahoe but couldn´t really afford one so I bought a Toyota 4Runner and loved it but still always wanted a Tahoe! I have a son that lives In Austin Texas that blessed me with a grandson so I needed a new car!!! Mine was thirteen years old and didn´t want to breakdown on my eight hrs drive going to see my new grandson so Mike had been one of my clients for many years and I knew he was friends with Mike VanVeckhoven and that he could get me a good deal on a new 4Runner so I called him and explained my situation and assured him that I always liked to trade with people that came to me for their haircuts but just still couldn´t afford a TahoeAfter we talked a few minutes he laughed at me and said so you want me to call Mike Van for you a good deal ???and I said PLEASE do!!! He called him and a few minutes later called me back and I think I got the best deal I´ve ever gotten on a vehicleThere are some many stores about our lives we shared about our families and travels. I will miss him and our visits and talks and many laughs. My heart breaks for all the Ryan family and I really love my good friend forever and will never forget you Mike Ryan

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