Patrick Graham Ryan

Patrick Graham Ryan obituary, Salt Lake City, UT

Patrick Graham Ryan

Patrick Ryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Serenity Funeral Home of Bluffdale on Jan. 30, 2026.
Patrick Graham Ryan, 44, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026 in Salt Lake City, UT after a courageous seven year battle with cancer. He was born to Mike O Ryan and Shannon Davis on May 20, 1981 in Hailey, ID.

Growing up, Patrick enjoyed sunny days in San Diego, CA. He achieved the Order of the Arrow, the official honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. He played water polo in high school and was in a jazz, punk and rock band. Music was a lifelong passion, he loved attending concerts and taught himself to play many instruments, with a particular love for the drums.

Patrick approached everything in life with determination and excellence. He graduated from the University of California San Diego with a BA. Professionally, he dedicated his career to creating unforgettable experiences for others, working as a production manager and recording engineer. An overachiever in the truest sense, he was known for writing a full document when only a summary was requested.

Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ryan; his parents, Mike O Ryan (Margaret Ryan) and Shannon Davis (William E. Davis Jr.); his Aunts Lynn Elizabeth Arthur (Arthur Lynch) and Allison Arthur (Pat McEwan); step grandfather Sam Passamonte; his mothers in law Annie Stephens and Susan Allred; his half-brother William E. Davis III; his brothers and sisters in law Phillip Allred (Athy and Christy Allred), Christine Woolley (David Woolley), Wendy Allred (KC Donahue), Stephen Allred (Andrea Weston), Danielle Thompson (Hyrum Thompson), Levi Allred (Jacey Allred), Bethany Watson (Chad Watson), Erin Allred, Brittany Bunker (Laurence Bunker), Susan Breanne Allred and 61 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandfather John Kenneth Arthur, grandmother Patricia Brownlee Arthur, and father-in-law Rex Allred.

Patrick built a life centered on love, happiness, and adventures. He found joy in gardening, spending time outdoors, and immersing himself in the world of Star Wars, fantasy, and all things magical. He could be found singing at the top of his lungs and dancing around the house with his wife Mary and their dog Bruce.

In his most difficult days, Patrick was held up by the boundless love of Mary whose presence was his comfort, strength and home. He was an extraordinary soul who brought kindness and love to everyone he met. His warm smile lit up the room, and his positivity was truly contagious. Selfless and generous, he would do anything for anyone. Patrick was a light to this world that cannot be matched, he will be missed beyond measure.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date, donations may be made in his honor to Best Friends Animal Society bestfriends.org

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Serenity Funeral Home of Bluffdale

13863 South 2700 West, Bluffdale, UT 84065

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