March 30, 1991 – January 20, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Erik Allen Ryall, aged 24, born and raised in Vernon, BC.
Erik was a lot of things to a lot of people. He was a beloved son, a wonderful brother and a loyal friend. He was the life of the party and always had a grandiose story to share. He was the perfect roommate, a dedicated coworker at Pure Granite Rock and intelligent beyond his years. He was many peoples’ shoulder to cry on, company to enjoy and best friend. Erik was just Erik and we all loved him for that.
There will never be anybody quite like Erik. He had an infectious laugh, an animated personality and a generous heart. We can all agree that he had beautiful blue eyes and gave the best, most meaningful hugs. Although Erik only ventured as far as Mexico, he had the heart and soul of a traveler. Erik thrived off adventure, new experiences and the unknown. He loved music and he loved to dance; he frequented many concerts and music festivals. Erik loved to snowboard; he may have even called in sick to work to go on an occasion or two. He was known for his colourful hats, tie-dyed shirts and having a messy room. Erik was just so busy enjoying life, he didn’t even have time to put sheets on his bed.
Erik leaves behind: his dad Randy Ryall; his mom Corine Johnson; brothers Kurtis Ryall, and Nic Johnson; sister Leah Johnson; Grandpa Jim Ryall; Grandpa Gerry; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends.
Everyone can learn a lot from Erik because he truly lived in the moment. He didn’t sweat the small stuff and he didn’t waste his time making plans. Erik never dwelled on the past but he always trusted and learned from his own experiences. He brought out the good in everyone, something we can all be thankful for. He wasn’t scared of anything, not even death. We may have only been blessed with Erik’s presence for a short period of time but he met everybody that he needed to meet. He’s out of our sights but not out of our minds.
“To live is the rarest thing in the world.
Most people exist, that is all.”
Oscar Wilde
A Celebration of Erik’s Life will be held in the Elks Hall on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
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