Ryan David McFarland

Ryan was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and graduated from Plant High School. He went on to further his education at Florida State University. Ryan had a love for exercise and health which lead him to his major of Exercise Physiology. After graduating college, Ryan moved back to Tampa to begin his career. Ryan settled into his career of being a Recruiter for AEQUOR specializing in Travel Nursing. While finding his way with jobs and life Ryan found his true love, Martha. The young couple fell in love, married, started a family and lived out their happiness together. Ryan’s greatest blessings came from his two sons, Drew(12) and Jacob(9). Ryan enjoyed spending time with his boys and teaching each one life skills and of course how to fish. Ryan loved fishing, playing his guitar and making memories with his friends and family. Ryan’s smile would light up a room while his dry sense of humor would have so many laughing. He found happiness in the simple ways of life and made sure all his friends knew how valued and loved they were by him. Ryan was truly one of a kind!

Ryan is preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Ann McFarland.

Ryan is survived by his wife and sons- Martha Steger McFarland and Drew Michael McFarland and Jacob David McFarland.

His father- Carl David McFarland

Father-in-law- Bruce Steger

His sister- Dana Mace

His brother-in- laws- Brian Mace, Brian Steger and Gregory Steger

His sister-in-law- Michelle Nelson Steger

Nieces & Nephews:

Annie Mace, Benjamin Mace, Claire Mace, Natalie Mace and Joy Mace.

Maddison Steger and Broden Steger

And various Aunts, Uncles and Cousins from Florida to Texas to Kentucky to California and in between.

A visitation for Ryan will be held Friday, August 4, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. A second visitation will then take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629 with funeral services beginning at 2PM at the church.

As Ryan left us far too soon, please leave any messages of advice for his two young sons below in our online guestbook.