Thank you my husband, for all the adventures. Life is not complete without adventures and it's lessons.

John Ryan was a Photo Enthusiast no one knew much about. Photography was his meditation.

Dear John Ryan,
I am sorry to hear of your passing. I got to know you from Vietfun in the 2000s and thank you so much for your friendship for more than twenty years until 2020s.
Sincerely,
Odysseusa

Remembering John Ryan: For his active lifestyle, his love for hiking, nature, and photography.

My husband;
Tomorrow is your birthday, which also marks the 2nd anniversary of your passing. Not long ago, I read a book titled, “Die with Zero.” I can almost imagine you scoffing at the idea.  But imagine this, 50 years from now, we will all be forgotten, and those who know us will also be dead.  I'm grateful for the beautiful experiences we shared. Even though they're just memories now, they're definitely worth remembering.  As I am growing older, I cherish a peaceful life, and I enjoy thinking about the numerous instances of you being calm and peaceful.  Our lives were once woven together; but like all things in nature, it gets unwoven.   As I think back through all the stories you’ve told me, and the life events I’ve witnessed you’ve experienced; peace was what you’ve always wanted, clarity was what you’ve needed, and nature was what you’ve always loved.  May PEACE be with BOTH of us, from now till eternity.  

Dawn Ryan

To my Husband;
It's about a year since you've passed.  It was our tradition to go on a trip, during Father's Day, each year, because it falls around your Birthday.  No one really knew the adventurer-explorer side of you.  John Ryan loved nature.  He loved hiking, and he loved climbing.  Despite being afraid of heights, you were able to conquer Angel's landing, in Zion, and piloted a Cessna airplane, all on your own--with a Devil Wife behind you.   Your soul is very beautiful and loving, minus your bad genetic codes. :D.  Thank you for saying those nice things to me, on our last day together.  A man's last words are the MOST PRECIOUS: They include his life's lessons and regrets.  I am so privileged to be the only one who gets to hear your SOUL speaks.  Your Birthday is in 2 days.  Happy Birthday, John Ryan, My husband.
Bad memories vanish, but Good memories ALWAYS last!!  Your Devil Wife.  Dawn Ryan.

Hello my love;
Today is the last day of 2023.  It has been 6 months since you've passed.  I haven't dreamed about you for a few weeks now.  Perhaps you are no longer in the Astral realm.  I got my new hiking boots today, it made me cry, because I will be walking these boots solo.  They say "you don't value a man till he's gone."  They sure are correct.   I don't have anyone to complain to anymore, not in the way I used to complain to you.  And whenever I see a conversion van, I think of you.  I miss your affection and your warm embraces.  I miss our long walks.  And I am truly grateful for our adventures.  We came full circle didn't we, my love?  A long walk on our 1st date, and a long walk on our last day together.  21 years seems long, yet, it went by in a flash.

All relationships are destined, we come into each other's lives because it was meant to be that way.  I've learned, I grew.  NO REGRETS, only true appreciation.  Yes, you were very annoying.  But lessons learned are never lost.  Thank you for volunteering to be my husband.  You will be my one and only husband.  DR

I’m so sad to hear of John’s passing.  He was such a sweet guy, so full of positive energy and ideas and great stories.  I have many fond and fun memories working together with him on the sixth floor at Diablo Canyon … ❤️ RIP my sweet friend

Thank you John for gracing us with your boundless enthusiasm, wisdom and ability to bring us together. My family wishes your family the comfort of many warm memories with you.

Los Angeles County - Office of the Assessor 
Technical Support Staff- A special Day with full of Great Memories - JOHN RYAN.............

We just had his birthday cake 2 days before he passed away 
We all miss and love you John
RIP


My Dear John:
You made riding on the express bus to and from downtown LA so much more tolerable,  even enjoyable.  I'm so glad we got to know each other and I'm going to miss your honest and candid conversations about traveling and adventuring to new destinations.  I will walk more, and think of you when I need strength and inspiration to keep going despite the challenges of life.    

Cousin of mine, I miss you with all my heart and soul. Heaven must need you desperately to take you from us so early. You left with beautiful memories  that will be cherished forever.  My cousin, I love you and you will be missed immensely.
May you rest in Christ’s love.

"Ryan was a great guy, he always was friendly and fun, he was a great boss, when I worked for him, you could always get into a detailed discussion with him about most subjects tv, computers, technology politics etc... he knew alot about a lot of things.

I remember joining amazon about 15 years ago because he loved Amazon we talked about a lot of tv shows, especially space shows, like the Expanse, he loved battlestar galactica.

 He was a great guy and he was really a tough guy in the end to survive that long with the cancer, is a great achievement"

"Ryan was a great guy, he always was friendly and fun, he was a great boss, when I worked for him, you could always get into a detailed discussion with him about most subjects tv, computers, technology politics etc... he knew alot, I remember joining amazon about 15 years ago because he loved them we talked about a lot of tv shows, especially space shows, he loved battlestar galactica he was a great guy and he was really a tough guy in the end to survive that long with the cancer, is a great achievement"

In losing John the Exon 20 community has lost one of its brightest lights: a beloved and treasured friend, a wealth of medical and scientific knowledge, a remarkable human filled with warmth, grace, kindness and compassion. John  did everything in his power to guide and uplift others; his knowledge, his sheer presence, in the Monday Exon 20 zoom meetups was essential, and his loss leaves nothing short of a cavernous void. He will truly be so very, very missed. It was an honor and privilege to know John. May he rest pain free and in peace. Heartfelt and sincere condolences to his mother, family and dear friends. 

My dear friend, 

After I heard you had departed us, I cried. Started looking at all the old pictures we took on the hiking trail. Because of you, I started to like walking on the trail more. Goodbye John. RIP

John responded with essential information and encouragement whenever there was a question or concern. He will be greatly missed. My prayers and thought continue for all of you…for all of us! Know that he has made a lasting impact on so many!

Prayers for all of John's family. He was such a good friend to those who knew him. He was an encouragement and inspiration to me in my own cancer journey.  

Here’s John and Dr. Danny at my husband’s celebration of life last summer in Huntington Beach. John was that kind of guy, he had never met Sherm but he was following his care journey and had the same doctor..  he was thrilled to be invited and it was an honor to have him there.. our Exon 20 family is like no other the connections we have all made are unbreakable!  I know the heavenly Exon 20 family welcomed John with open arms! 

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John Ryan

June 19, 1963 – June 23, 2023

Peek Funeral Home

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