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Ryan Williams Obituary
JULY 23, 1989 - OCTOBER 26, 2012
Ryan lived in Atwater most of his life but had lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado and in Glendale Arizona also. He went to Buhach Colony High School in Atwater.
He worked for Food 4 Less in Atwater, CA and Merced CA, where he became an expert Butcher. He loved to show off how well he could cut meat.
He was known for his amazing personality and was loved by most people he met. He was always happy and cheerful. He loved to make people laugh and cheered people up with his smile or his big hugs. He loved cats and the one he had most of his young life was named Shaq.
He loved football and his favorite team was the Raiders and he cheered for them whole heartedly. He loved other sports also like basketball and could often be seen having matches with friends.
He loved skateboarding and spent many afternoons with his friends skateboarding in various locations. At times he spend the whole day skateboarding. He was quite a dare devil.
He gained the name of "Shaka" for his hand moves which signified to him love or appreciation and all friends definitely saw this hand gesture. He was also called "bones" because he was always thin. Soon he just decided to put the two names together and he began calling himself "ShakaBones" and the name stuck. Pretty soon most of his friends called him that also.
His passion was fishing and camping and he liked nothing better to do than to go fishing with his buddies. He was always sending pictures of his large catches.
Ryan loved being with his family and friends. He often cooked or barbequed some great food. One of his many dreams was to open his own restaurant and be the head chef.
Ryan "ShakaBones" will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his Mother Staci Banks of Salida, California, his Father Cornell Williams of Atwater, California, his Sister and best friend Alyssa Williams of Atwater , His Grandparents Donald and Donna Maddox of Atwater and his Grandparents Charles and Linda Williams of Merced. He had lots of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, two nieces, and many hundreds of friends. He will be missed by all.
The Funeral will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 5554 Winton Way, Atwater, Ca on Friday November 2, 2012. The viewing will be at 10:15am and the Funeral will be at 11:00 am. Following the services the burial will be at Winton Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Williams
October 25, 2017
May your neighbours respect you, trouble neglect you, the angels protect you, and heaven accept you.
Jasmine K.
November 28, 2015
Miss your face ❤
Grandma Maddox
November 27, 2015
I missed you ...Thanksgiving will never be the same without you. Love you Ryan
July 23, 2015
Happy 26th Birthday Ryan. Sure miss you and your hugs.
Granny Maddox
July 23, 2015
Happy Birthday to my loving Grandson. No words can express how much you're missed today, as we celebrate your life. Your birth was one of the greatest days of my life. Happy 26th Birthday! I love you Ryan.
June 29, 2015
I wake up everyday thinking about you and go to sleep missing you. I still have the card you gave me. It says "I'm here and you're there" on the front. How profound that is today. On the inside it says "Bummer!". It also says "I love you".... I wish I could hear you say that again. I love you too my sweet Ryan. I feel you around me and I know it's true that we all will be together again as families. It is my hope and prayer. Love you Granny
December 12, 2014
It won't matter how much time passes Ryan you will forever be in our hearts. We're always thinking about you and missing your crazy goofy kind hearted personality. Love you Ry
Granny Maddox
November 29, 2014
You're my special angel and I miss you more each day. My heart is still so broken. Wish you were here.
Oh and Ryan..."those are my lights"...
Love you,
Ryan and Grandma on Halloween
November 29, 2014
Alyssa, Ryan and Dad-Cornell
November 29, 2014
January 10, 2014
Hey ryan always thinkin of ya. Miss u mucho <3
Grandma Maddox
January 9, 2014
Happy New Year! I wish I could see your sweet face. We think about you all the time and feel you near to us. I'm looking for just the right tree for my yard. I'm planting it in your honor. You always worked so hard in my yard for me that I want it to be a special tree to honor my Grandson. I will love you forever. Granny
Kisses to you Lots of hugs too
December 26, 2013
I love you Ryan. You will always be the missing piece of my heart. We miss you like crazy. Live Grandma
Grandma Maddox
December 8, 2013
It's a cold December morning. Houses are decorated and so is our Christmas tree and I'm thankful for all my blessings and especially thankful for my family and all that I have been given. I'm thankful that I am your Grandma and I miss you so much. I know God had a different plan for you and I thankful I will see you again some day. I hear your voice at times so I know you will hear me when I say Merry Christmas Ryan. Thanks for being a great grandson!
December 7, 2013
You'll forever live in our hearts and you'll never be forgotten.
Aunt Kim Rickard
December 6, 2013
Ryan I remember you hugs and your smile. You were always willing to help anyone in need. You are truly missed. I remember a few Christmases ago you said my green enchiladas were the best thing you ever put in your mouth. Thank you for being the sweet person! I Love you.
Grandma Maddox
December 5, 2013
Nothings the same without you Ryan.
I love and miss you very much.
Rye you're always in my heart and even though I know you hated it when I cried I just can't stop crying for the loss of your beautiful shining spirit. I'm so happy that we could be there for your temple work. You have been truly blessed Ryan. Merry Christmas precious Grandson, Love Grandma
November 25, 2013
Coming up on Thanksgiving, remember you loved eating at Grandma's. Miss you so terribly. I think I can hear you laughing with your cousins. Love you Foon!!!!
Brettiney Richardson
September 5, 2013
I miss you so much. There's never a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You are greatly missed Shaka. Never will you be forgotten.
June 14, 2013
You touched so many hearts! It's so hard to accept your gone . I know your in a better place we miss you shakabones!
Granny Maddox
June 3, 2013
Every time I'm outside I get an overwhelming feeling you're with me. I know you love the outdoors and you always liked a nice "lush yard" as you called it. I can only imagine the work you're doing there and how beautiful and colorful it must be. I still miss you and wish I could give you a big kiss and hug. I'm waiting for that day. Take care till then, Granny
Ryan having fun Sept. 2012
Grandma Maddox
May 28, 2013
Ryan my grandson you are very much in my thoughts all the time. I can still hear you talking with me. Thanks for loving me and being a great grandson all the time. You were always so thoughtful and I appreciate very much the person you grew up to be. Can't wait to see you again. Love You
January 13, 2013
January 13, 2013
Ryan and Alyssa
January 13, 2013
Ryan with Micala's dog
January 13, 2013
Ryan and Micala
January 13, 2013
amy soto
January 9, 2013
Ryan I still can't believe your gone! You were such a good person always smiling, making people laugh! a loving kind person to anybody. You will forever be in my memories always being a part of me friend. I know that your in a better place and ill see you there one day. rest easy shaka always && forever. I'll keep you close . not goodbye but see you later! ;'(
andre torres
December 13, 2012
Man homie 2000 miles away when i heard couldnt believe it was true ull always be apart of my fondest memories rest in peice homie M.O.B.
Ryan and Alyssa being goofy
November 30, 2012
Ryan and Jaylin
November 30, 2012
Ryan and Alyssa, Jaylin and friends
November 30, 2012
Ryan, Alyssa, and Micala at Ryans home
November 30, 2012
Ryan and friend and huge catfish
November 30, 2012
Ryan, Alyssa, and Staci(Moma)
November 30, 2012
Ryan and Alyssa
November 30, 2012
Ryan and some friends celebrating
November 30, 2012
Ryan
D L Maddox
November 28, 2012
Ryan and Alyssa and Mom
D L Maddox
November 28, 2012
Ryan and Moma
November 28, 2012
Ryan and Micala having a good time
November 28, 2012
Ryan and friends
November 28, 2012
Ryan in snow holding snowballs
November 28, 2012
Ryan and Alyssa
November 28, 2012
Ryan with fish
November 28, 2012
Ryan driving
November 28, 2012
Ryan and Raymond
November 28, 2012
Ryan and Skateboard--Shreddin
November 28, 2012
Ryan on birthday
November 28, 2012
All Aunt Linda's foons including Ryan
Donna Maddox
November 28, 2012
Ryan washing Grandmas car Oct 2012
Donna Maddox
November 28, 2012
Ryan in his new car 2009
Donna Maddox
November 28, 2012
Ryan and his car
Donna Maddox
November 28, 2012
Ryan and Micala 2011
Donna Maddox
November 28, 2012
Ryan and Grandmas dog Chloe
Donna Maddox
November 28, 2012
Grandma Maddox
November 28, 2012
My heart still aches when I look at your pictures. I miss you so much. There just aren't words to describe the pain of losing you. I love you Ryan.
Ryan and Jaylin
Donna Maddox
November 28, 2012
Ryan
Donna Maddox
November 28, 2012
Grandpa and Ryan
Donna Maddox
November 28, 2012
Hi Uncle
Jaylin Williams
November 28, 2012
Ryan and his car
November 27, 2012
I miss you Ryan. There's not a minute I don't have you on my mind. I can't wait to see you again. Love, Grandma
Robyn Echols
November 26, 2012
Our continued thoughts and prayers for all of Ryan's family. Dinnie & Robyn
i miss u ryan.theres not a day that goes by that i dnt think about u.i kno we'll meet again one day to make many more memories last forever.i love u.
Runee
November 25, 2012
i miss u ryan.theres not a day that goes by that i dnt think about u.i kno that we will meet again to make many more memories last forever.i love u.
Runee
November 25, 2012
Skateboarding
November 17, 2012
Grandpa Maddox
November 17, 2012
Ryan I love you and miss you so much. I can hardly wait to see you again. You'll always be my Roo. I know you are safe now. God has promised that we can be together again. We must always trust God.
Justin Morris
November 16, 2012
It's going to be weird having Thanksgiving without you. Miss you, dude.
LaVonda Harper
November 16, 2012
just found out ur gone..ur were a good person..funny..miss ya even tho we werent close like most but the times we kicked it u was cool..
Rita Florez
November 13, 2012
You will be missed. May you rest in peace. Miss your smiling face.
November 10, 2012
Ryan home for lunch from Food 4 Less
November 6, 2012
Mayra, Jerry
November 5, 2012
R.i.p you will never be forgotten<3
maddox
November 5, 2012
love you uncle wyan
Raymond Maddox Nisa
November 5, 2012
We miss you brother, theres not a day that passes that your not on our mind, maddox misses his uncle wyan! love you to pieces, see you soon <3
Patrick Morris
November 5, 2012
Ryan, we will miss your warm smile, gentle spirit, and sincere hugs.
Patrick, Chris, Justin & Melissa
November 2, 2012
Ryan u will forever be in our hearts n we will miss u until we all meet again
? Elishah and Lil victor
Shelley Cook
November 1, 2012
Ryan, I will never forget your sweet smile, the way you giggled, and how generous you were with your hugs. Your gentle spirit reminds me so much of your mama. You touched our hearts. We'll be missing you. . .
November 1, 2012
November 1, 2012
Since hearing of your untimely death, I think about you often. Cornell....Staci, Words cannot express how deeply I feel for you and your family.
West 10th Street
Jerry and Karon Hoopes
November 1, 2012
Cornell and Staci....We are so sorry about Ryan..Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both and the rest of the families... Our love to you all...
Laura Gutierrez
November 1, 2012
RIP IN PEACE RYAN it was really nice meeting you at the Merced F4L...may god bless you
Melissa Hansen
October 31, 2012
Ryan, you touched so many people with your quick smile and your gentle spirit. You are in our hearts forever. Love, Aunt Lissa
Tamikka Nelson
October 31, 2012
Deepest sympathies to Ryan's family. I am praying for your hearts to be healed with time and remembering the wonderful times with Ryan will get you through the hardest days.
Angel Ruiz
October 31, 2012
RIP bro=(
My deepest sympathy goes out 2 his family may u find comfort in the Lord in these days of grief.... You will missed by my kids who admired the way u stated and how u thought them.. Thank u and will miss u till we meet again....
Grannie Hansen
October 31, 2012
You are forever in my heart. Tomorrow will be a new day but nothing will change the way I feel about you. You were a prize for our family and we love you so much. You went away from us for a little while. I know your happy there. I miss every moment without you. Love Grannie
Ray Garavito
October 31, 2012
Cornell, this is Big Ray.. Man i am so sorry for your loss. Your son was one of a kind! He always had a huge smile on his face when I saw him. I am having a hard time believing he is gone.. I can not imagine your pain, but know that I am here for you, anytime you need me..
dawn (mommawood) mumblo
October 31, 2012
RYAN...ITS MOMMAWOOD,
IVE BEEN SITTING HERE FOR HOURS ON END...JUST STARING AT UR PICTURE HERE...AND CRYING AT THE REST OF THEM.
I ALREADY ASKED U TO HELP OUT GOD WATCH OVER ALL THE KIDS IN THE BANDS...THE SHOWS ...THE CREW.ECT.
WHILE UR UP AT THE BIG SHOW, AT THE BIGGEST VENUE...HEAVEN.
I WISH ...R.I.P....MEANT..." RETURN IF POSSIBLE "
BUT IT DOESNT. I LOVE U THANX FOR BEING U...AND LOVING ME... TILL I SEE U AHAIN...SMILE.
Uncle Eric & Auntie Sharon
October 30, 2012
Ryan,our handsome great-nephew, we will cherish the memories of the times we spent together with you. Rest in Peace in the arms of our heavenly Father.
denny desantis
October 30, 2012
rest in peace man! skate easy
Donna and Scott Hoyt
October 30, 2012
Our hearts go out to the entire Hansen family. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child or grandchild. Our prayers are with you, knowing God hears them, and cares for you.
Ruth Larios
October 30, 2012
My deepest regards and condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Auntie Linda Montoya
October 30, 2012
My Foon Ryan, I will always love you and you will always be our angel. I'll miss you forever!
Kim Rickard
October 30, 2012
Ryan,
You were such a blessing to our family. We will never be the same without you. What a positive and loving person you were. Always smiling and giving hugs and joking. You are so missed. But i know you are keeping Uncle Kent company up there with Jesus. I wish there were more people like you were in this world. Then this place would be a better world. I love you Ryan. Your Great Aunt Kim
Jasmine Keppard
October 30, 2012
RIP Ryan i miss you so much! I will never forget you <3
KIMBERLY MESTAZ
October 30, 2012
YOU HAVE YOUR WINGS NOW RYAN. I LOVED YOU LIKE ONE OF MY KIDS.
kimberly mestaz
October 30, 2012
Hello.My name is Kimberly Mestaz. I trained Ryan when he started @ Food 4 Less.I still see his big smile when he came to work and was very happy when he got his tattoo on his arm.God takes the good ones young and I will miss him and just think about all the talks we had at work.Rest in Peace Ryan your a real angel now.
October 30, 2012
RYAN!What can I say...You were one of the best people on this earth. You were everything you can ask for in a friend. I cant believe what happend.I dont ever think I will get over It. Bt We had the best time! I will always remember that! U were the life of the party always and always the one to put a smile on everyones face. I will always cherish the last night us three had together. Im so happy you wanted us to take pics lol (tag me) I am missing you with everything I have and I love U MY FWIEND! See you when I get there! Love DESTINEE (fireball)
Jeannine Pulliam-Phillips
October 30, 2012
RIP RYAN,
HEARING OF THIS NEWS BROKE MY HEART, I COULDN'T IMAGINE DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A CHILD. I KNOW YOUR PARENTS CORNELL AND STACI, MAY GOD KEEP AND STRENGTHEN YOU BOTH AT THIS AWFUL TIME. KEEP THE MEMORIES OF RYAN NEAR AND DEAR TO YOUR HEART AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN THAT FORM. KNOW THAT HE IS RESTING IN HEAVENLY PEACE AND WE ALL WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONE DAY, THAT HE IS SMILE N DWN ON US HERE ON EARTH. TO THE REST OF THE FAMILY,FRIENDS MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Veronica Falkenrath
October 30, 2012
Rest In Paradise Ryan you were an awesome guy i didn't know you that well but you were really cool:) you'll be missed:( ?
Love Grandma
October 30, 2012
Your always with me Rye.
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