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1974
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2024
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Ryan Lowery Obituary
August 2, 1974 - March 6, 2024
Ryan Michael Lowery was born in Santa Rosa on August 2, 1974, to mother, Pamela Swift (d. 10/08/2007), and father, Michael Lowery.
Ryan, a nurturing father and adoring husband, spent his life exploring and appreciating both the rural and urban aspects of his hometown. From city parks to local legends, to mom-and-pop restaurants and breweries, Ryan always left his mark on and maintained pride in the community around him. To Ryan, nothing was better than a good meal, a great album, and beautiful scenery. His favorite evenings might involve a Hen House on tap and a summertime walk along Brush Creek to Flat Rock with his grandchildren. Ryan's eclectic taste in music, which was always playing in the background of his home, is preserved by the "Dad Mix," a playlist he curated over several years with his daughter, which hosts everything from punk anthems to 80s love ballads.
On March 6, 2024, Ryan lost his life at the age of 49 after a five-month battle with glioblastoma, a rare type of brain cancer. He left this world suddenly, but not without meeting many beautiful milestones with his loving family.
In the last few years of his life, Ryan was able to be the Papa to three wonderful grandchildren, check off a bucket list item by traveling to Rome and Venice, and celebrate 25 years with his wife on the beaches of Maui in March of 2023. Just weeks prior to his death, he gathered enough strength to celebrate his son's 21st birthday by buying him his first beer.
His loss is deeply felt by the immediate family he leaves behind: his devoted wife, Melanie, and his three children, Amber, Kelci (husband Blake), and Ryan. He is also survived by his father, Michael (wife Vicky), and his sisters, Sara and Lacey (husband Kenny), as well as several of his doting grandparents, aunts, and uncles. His quiet kindness and ever-mischievous presence will be missed by family, friends, and acquaintances alike.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Sonoma County Parks Foundation in Ryan's honor.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Lowery
Sponsored by Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - Santa Rosa Daniels Chapel of the Rose.
Carol Lowery
February 14, 2025
Just knowing I can´t have conversation´s with you, is so sad.
Oscar woods
December 3, 2024
My condolences to the family on your loss. Ryan was truly one of the best. Rest In Peace my friend
Shell
March 31, 2024
Ry, sorry it´s taken this long, it´s still hard to put the words together. My heart is broken, I miss you so much. We didn´t talk every day or week or even month, but we could always just pick right back up. I never saw you as just my step-brother, and the best part, you never really treated me like that pesky little sister, you always included me. I am definitely going to miss updating you on Trenton´s races, you were such a proud uncle.
I love you Ry and miss you so dang much!
Betty Davies
March 21, 2024
Sorry,Too many tears,I meant to say Amazing Father to our Grand Children,Amber,Kelci and Lil Rye and Awesome Granpa to our Greatgrandchildren Wesley,Barrett and Aurora, Love and miss you Alway's and forever, your in-laws, Mom and Mike Davies
Auntie Val
March 20, 2024
I loved you like a son and while that may not be comfort for many the legacy you left surely is.
Betty Davies
March 20, 2024
Ryan Thank you Dearly for Being Such a Amazing Husband/Soulmate to Our Daughter,Awesome Father to our Greatgrandchildren Amber,Kelci and Lil Rye,Outstanding Granpa to our Greatgrandchildren Wesley,Barrett and Aurora, You are Loved by So Very family and friends, We love you Dearly and Will miss you,We Will all carry a piece of your Heart With us forever,let the Angel's take you Home and One by One they Will Carry us all together again,Peace be With you Ryan our Son in law, Mickey Will even Miss you!! You Worked soo very hard,Time for you to rest now,Much Love forever,Mom& Mike Davies
Betty Davies
March 19, 2024
Betty Davies
March 19, 2024
Andre
March 19, 2024
Uncle Ryan I Will miss you,I Love you,We all Will miss you,Andre Davies
Carol Lowery
March 18, 2024
Oh, Ryan will miss all the wonderful conversations I had with you. You were so very special for me. So glad you were my grandson. Love you so very much.
Shirley Boretto
March 18, 2024
Dear Melanie and family
We are so sorry for your loss.
Love uncle Phil and Aunt Shirley
Dee Beuckens
March 18, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Todd Bugbee
March 18, 2024
No words can express the feelings I have losing you, cuz. I am so proud of your accomplishments as a father, grandfather and husband. You are an inspiration. Love and miss you!
Tawnya Pell
March 18, 2024
My step-brother Ryan was indeed mischievous. And so very loving. He made sure my family had dinner when I was in treatment for Cancer, and he was the most caring, devoted father and husband. I wish we´d spent more time together as adults. It´s a reminder that visit opportunities are not limitless.
I will never forget his zeal for living as a kid. He once zoomed around on his bike in Rincon Valley, popped a wheelie across the street from our house, and landed smack in the middle of the long-spike cacti planting in the neighbors yard. OUCH! After recovering from that, it never slowed him down. I´ll miss him.
Brenda L Davies
March 17, 2024
May you Rest In Peace Ryan. Gone too soon. Never forgotten. To the Family, I send all my condolences and prayers in this trying time.
Melissa Snow-Zeman
March 17, 2024
Ryan´s passing is a devastating loss for anyone blessed to love him and be loved by him! His absence is heavy. Thank you Ryan for always being there for my family and treating us as yours! Rest easy my friend! You will be missed! We promise to take care of Melanie and the kids! I love you my friend
Kelci Lowery
March 17, 2024
My Dad was the best of fathers. There are not enough words to describe the impact he´s had on the world. I will always, always miss him.
Nikki, Mike, D and Will
March 17, 2024
Ryan´s passing is a huge loss to anyone who was lucky enough to know him. Mel and Ryan were an amazing example of what family means. Rest In Peace Ryan you´re gone way too soon
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