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Ryan Sharp Obituary
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan David Sharp, 28, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds received while on a military mission in Afghanistan's Kandahar province.
Ryan was born Jan. 4, 1983, in Idaho Falls to David Ross Sharp and Lynette Pardonnet Sharp. He grew up on the west side of Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School in 2001.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ryan enjoyed baseball, welding and spending time outdoors. Ryan will be remembered for his compassion, his kind heart and his love for his country.
After enlisting in the U.S. Army in October 2002, Ryan proudly served his country on three tours of duty, one in Iraq, and he was currently serving his second tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Throughout his military service, he has been awarded the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Action Badge, three Overseas Ribbons and three National Defense Service Ribbons.
While serving in the U.S. Army in Germany, he met and married Ella Ligesia. They had two daughters, Sarah, now age 8, and Mia, now age 6, whom he adored. They were later divorced.
He was later based in Fort Riley, Kan., where he met and married Melissa Crowell. They later divorced.
Ryan is survived by his parents, David and Lynette Sharp of Idaho Falls; two daughters, Sarah and Mia; a stepdaughter, Grace; two brothers, Michael (Karen) Sharp of Arlington, Texas, and Matthew Sharp of Idaho Falls; two sisters, Michelle (Steve) Harrison of Pocatello and Jennifer (Nate) Whipple of Idaho Falls; grandparents, Ross and Marian Sharp of Preston, Idaho; and numerous extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lynn and Montie Sams Pardonnet; and two uncles, Gary Pardonnet and Gary Sharp.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the Idaho Falls LDS Eagle Rock Stake Center, 2020 S. Charlotte Drive, with Bishop Bruce Machen of the Idaho Falls 39th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Monday at the church prior to services. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
A memorial fund has been set up through Westmark Credit Union, P.O. Box 2869, Idaho Falls, ID 83403.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Sharp
Sanders, AZ
Stella Keams Bahe
April 5, 2019
Sanders, AZ
Stella Keams Bahe
April 5, 2019
Stella Keams Bahe
April 5, 2019
Stella Keams Bahe
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Stella Keams Bahe
April 5, 2019
Sgt. Ryan D. Sharp, you will never be forgotten. Your memories will remain in our hearts forever. Easter Sunday is near, we always remember when you spent Easter Sunday April 2008 with the Bahe Family in (Navajo Nation) Sanders, AZ. How you enjoyed the mutton stew and fry bread. We miss you and love you forever shiyazhi. Our deepest condolence to the Sharpe Family. May God Bless you and keep you strong. The Bahe Family
charlie gili
December 20, 2014
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Sharp Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one, Ryan D. Sharp US Army Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
LTC (R) Craig Young
December 3, 2014
Please accept my condolences and appreciation for soldiers everywhere.
November 18, 2013
Thinking alot about you Ryan as the day draws near of your injury and then your death. A hole has been left in our family.
KATHY RAFFETTO
April 9, 2013
Still missing you and thinking of you always.
April 8, 2013
God bless him
Lynne Neibert
March 17, 2013
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Peggy Childers
February 16, 2013
To the family of Sgt. Ryan D. Sharp:
Ryan gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
June 29, 2012
I served with Ryan in Hohenfels and in Afghanistan. I feel truely blessed to have called him a friend. May God love and keep you, and know that your son doesn't have to fight anymore, but is at peace. To a true American hero, I'll miss you Ryan. SSG Donald H. (Big Country)Williams
May 25, 2012
Love and miss you so much! Aunt Lisa
Gary Allain
February 17, 2012
SGT. RYAN D. SHARP
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
Kim Straker
January 23, 2012
People everywhere feel for your loss - and we all acknowledge the service and sacrifice made by Ryan, his family and his community.
May the days ahead give you time to mourn, but also time to gain peace from the many memories of an all too short but purposeful life.
Danielle Spartz
January 21, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you and your family over the loss of Ryan, your son, our hero. As Ryan rests in peace, may our loving Father hold you in his arms, to comfort and strengthen you with his grace. Hold onto the beautiful memories you hold with Ryan and know you are loved! God bless Ryan and the entire family!
SHIRLEY DONEY
January 20, 2012
REST IN PEACE SGT. SHARP, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU RYAN
January 5, 2012
what a handsome loss
Susan Chan
December 24, 2011
My deepest condolences to your family on the loss of your Son, brother, father. When I read the article on Ryan and saw the photos of his two beautiful daughters, my heart goes out to them.
I was thinking of this family this Christmas eve and was wondering how the children will be feeling. I was glad that I came upon this site.
May Heavenly Father bless your family with HIS LOVE and comfort you at this time.
With Heavenly Father's plan, family are forever!!!!!!!!!
Nancy Johnson
December 14, 2011
Since losing my grandson, Pfc. John Corey Johnson, on the 27th of May, 2011, I have tried to let the families from here in Idaho know that I too mourn their loss. We can all be comforted that our boys were heroes who gave their all trying to save their fellow servicemen. God bless you and give you the comfort you deserve at this time.
Suzanne Peless
December 14, 2011
so sorry for your loss, Jennifer. Your brother was a true hero.
Sylvia Kronenwetter
December 14, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero Ryan, and my sincerest gratitude
for his service.
God Bless you Sgt. Ryan D. Sharp...
you will not be forgotten.
MacDaniel
December 14, 2011
Dear Sharp family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Kim Farris
December 13, 2011
My husband, Greg, and I (neighbors and friends of Wanda Jewell), want to express our deepest sympathies to you for the loss of Ryan. We are so grateful for his sacrifice for us, for our nation. Please know that this family will be praying for yours.
December 13, 2011
Dear Lynette and families; I am so sorry to hear about your son, Ryan. What a tragic time for you and our Country. I hope time will heal your wounds and know that his sacrifice will not be forgotten. Roxy Bradley RN, Madison Memorial
Dawn Phen
December 13, 2011
First and foremost I am most thankful to call you family and I love you, and I am so sorry that this had to happen to such good people as you at this time of year. But Ryan died fighting for his country and is a hero and loved his country for doing so and also loved his family for doing so as well, he will be missed, many prayers have been said in your families behalf this past little while and still are to hold you up while you greive over your loss. I love all of you out there in Idaho, and miss seeing all you, and wish I could have been to the viewing and funeral, but could not because of money, but I was there in spirit. You are still in my prayers and thoughts, I love you all!
Scott Foust
December 13, 2011
Thank you, Ryan, for what you gave to me and my family. Thank you for your sacrifice, for the lives of the rest of us, that we can carry on. I love you, and appreciate you. And I appreciate your family. Thank you, sir!. I am humbled by what you have given to all of us.
Ryan Sharp is a true man - Amen.
Thank you, Ryan.
Kally Barker
December 12, 2011
Dave, Linda and Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He is a true hero and will watch over us from above.
Teresa Moore
December 12, 2011
I do not know you or your family, but Thank You for allowing your son, father, brother, & friend to serve his country to protect our freedoms. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Red Cross of Greater Idaho, Service to Armed Forces
December 11, 2011
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your dear son, brother and friend. If you need any assistance from the Red Cross of Greater Idaho, Service to the Armed Forces, please don't hesitate to contact us.
December 11, 2011
Our hearts go out to you Dave & Lynnette and his dauthers. Our prayers are with you all.
Charlie & Jeri Taylor
Joyce and Bill Lowman
December 11, 2011
Dave, Lynette and family, we are so very sorry about your loss. You all are in our prayers. Ryan is a true American Hero.
December 11, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember having classes with Ryan and hanging out with him back in high school; he was a great guy and wonderful friend. The family and especially his precious daughters will be in my thoughts and prayers. He was a true American hero.
Melissa Schmitt
December 10, 2011
My prayers are with your family! Ryan was a special and amazing person. His kindness will never be forgotten.
December 10, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the daughters, the family, friends and platoon of Sgt. Ryan Sharp. He died a true American soldier in rescue of his platoon sergeant. He will not be forgotten.
Cindy rivers
December 10, 2011
I want to let you know that you are in my prayers. We have three soldiers in our family. Stay strong, and God bless.
Thomas Mills
December 10, 2011
It is with our deepest condolences and heartfelt regret we offer our prayers and sympathy to your family. Please know you are in our thoughts during this time.
Thomas and Marilyn Mills
KATHY RAFFETTO
December 10, 2011
DEAR FAMILY, YOU'RE IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS AND PRAYERS. WE'VE LOST A TRULY SPECIAL MAN. HE WAS A GREAT FATHER, A LOVING SON, AND A TERRIFIC FRIEND. RYAN, WE LOVE YOU. LOVE, THE RAFFETTO FAMILY
December 10, 2011
I am deeply sorry for your loss. God bless your family.
Cindy (Branson) Carter
December 10, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I fear this something happening to my son who will be enlisting in May, but it is what he has wanted to do since he was a small boy. May god be with you and comfort you in your time of sorrow, he loves you all and will be looking after Ryan until you can get to him. You are in my prayers.
Cindy( Branson) Carter
December 8, 2011
Our family knows the pain and heartache your family is going through. We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Kirton Family
Army CPL Brandon Kirton
KIA May 18, 2011 - Afghanistan
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