Ryan Lynn Dark

Ryan Lynn Dark of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on September 12, 2021 at his home. He was 61 years old. A visitation for Ryan will be held on Thursday. September 23, 2021 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am with a funeral service starting at 11:00 am at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66112. This service will also be available live on Chapel Hill-Butler’s Facebook Page. Please log on to facebook.com/chapelhillbutler to view the livestream of Ryan’s service. Shortly before the appointed time, the live stream will begin. If you do not see the livestream on your screen, please refresh your page. You may need to scroll down to see the livestream. Following the service, a graveside service will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Greater KC, 5445 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66104 or online at https://hsgkc.org

Ryan was born on January 17, 1960 in Kansas City, Kansas to Claude E. Dark and Betty Lou (Sheen) Dark. He was a long time resident of Kansas City and Turner area. Even in his later years, Ryan would drive to Turner to get his bottle of Coke and see the friends he had made at the gas station. Ryan spent most of his working career as a mechanic, and even after he was not working, would find the time to work on his and his families vehicles. Ryan also loved to watch the Kansas City Chiefs with his son every week. Even after his son moved out of the Kansas City area, he would make a point to visit Ryan and cheer on the Chiefs. Ryan also loved animals, especially his dear little dogs that he had over this lifetime.

Ryan was a kind-hearted man that overcame many obstacles through his lifetime. He was very laid back and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was loved by so many and will be dearly missed.

Ryan was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Mace and parents.

Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Claude Dark (Sandra) of Kansas City, Kansas; son, Tommy J. Mace (Suzanne) of Chillicothe, Missouri; grandsons, Justin Mace of Roeland Park, Kansas, Kyle Mace of Cameron, Missouri, Tommy Mace Jr. of Cameron, Missouri, and Dakota Mace of Chillicothe, Missouri; along with many dear cousins and close friends.