Birth date: Nov 25, 1971 Death date: Jul 8, 2015
Ryan Christopher Jeffery 11/25/71 to 7/8/15 Ryan passed away unexpectedly on July 8th 2015 at his home in Olalla, Washington. Ryan was born on November 25, 1971 in Auburn, Wa. Ryan grew up in Kent, until 1987 when the family re Read Obituary
I miss you everyday Ryan. I love you.
Your sister,
Amy
Today I hit the trails on the horse, fall is in the air and the mushrooms are starting to pop up. As I stopped to gather my first chicken of the woods for this fall, and without you here, my heavy heart lead my mind back to many magical journeys that we shared together. For the past 10 years on so many random, spontaneous afternoons Ryan and I would devise a last minute adventure either on foot or on horseback with one goal in mind. Tranquility and food from the land. Fall was always exciting for us because we had worked so hard on educating ourselves in mushroom identification. He of course was naturally much more educated than myself. He was my go to encyclopedia of mushroom identification. I bought him several books, he studied, and I never had to open up a book again. He had memorized each and every single mushroom that grows in the northwest that is safe to consume and delicious to eat. When we weren't together I still had my own mushroom dictionary, I would snap a photo, send it to Ryan, within moments he would either call or text back the type of mushroom, along with a recipe for cooking them and what the taste would be like. He would caution me on the mushrooms that have a poisonous look alike and exactly how to tell the 2 apart from the other.
I was one of the lucky people who had the opportunity to share a deep and meaningful relationship with this man and for many years our souls journeyed many wonderful memories together. We shared a special connection that cannot be explained on words and many people could not truly ever understand. I learned so much from Ryan, he taught me how to see the beauty in everything, he guided me down the logical path toward success when I began to take a wrong turn or make a Bad choice. He ALWAYS judged me and kept me in focus on the"big picture". He influenced me in such a positive and good way that over time It became habit to ask myself how Ryan would handle the situation or which path would he recommend and then basing my choice on how he would handle it.
The memories will forever be held in my heart and the knowledge that he taught me I will take any given opportunity to pass along and share. I am so thankful to have shared the time I did with this wonderful man and because of his beauty I am Who I am today. Thank you for blessing my life with your golden soul.
Ryan was my very best friend for many many years. We shared so many wonderful memories together and I'm so thankful to have those in my heart today. I will post a few things later but for now I can only find enough strength to say I will forever miss you Ryan and I know your in a place of peace and serenity has found you. When my day comes I know we will meet again my eternal friend. Thank you for sharing your beauty with me and teaching me how to see the world through your eyes. Thank you for everything you taught me. Your golden heart and soul will not be forgotten and will be kept very much alive. Your love for everyone and everything in this life will be passed down for generations to follow. I love you MyRyguy. Rip my friend and FISH ON! I will follow you into the dark until the end where we will meet again I will fight for what's right and remain strong like you always told me to do.
Often Ryan would come to mt for a visit and we would get to hang out. One such time we stayed in Seeley mt. Which seemed to have a new fishing hole at the end of each turn which pleased Ryan. It was on one of these lakes I spent the better part of the day asking to drive the boatafterabout 12 hrs Ryan gave the go ahead to let me drive the boat back to shore. It was when we came to a sudden stop that I asked Ryan what was wrong with his boat to which he replied you beached the boat when I asked what that meant he said you drove the boat on to the shore...so yes he was patient and kind and I always had a great time with him he was adventurous. I loved every second I got to spend with him. He will always have a very special place in my heart. I loved him very much.
What is there to say, he was an open book and always kind to those around him and never turned his ear away from those who needed to say something. I will always remember him as kindness, open spirit and loved.
We all loved Ryan in the Gilmore family! He was one of Rob's closest friends since they were little boys and were always off on an adventure... either fishing, hunting, camping, skateboarding, bikes, dirt bikes, snowboarding, or climbing towers! Just like a son, he was another brother to Stephanie and an uncle to Brayden. So, we will keep him in our hearts and think of him often while he is out there on the greatest adventure of them all.
He was my little nephew, and Alex Liptack's cousin. We lived in a 2 story house and little Alex was using the bathroom and he hears his tricycle moving. He couldn't get off the pot fast enough to find his little cute cousin Ryan riding his trike. OMG he ran so fast down 2 sets of stairs and fell onto the last step onto the cement floor and broke his collar bone. We loved our little sweet Ryan and always will.
