To Kevin 1968~2017 Age 48
Written by his mother.
Therein was Kevin’s laughter
And here was our greatest joy
Created by God’s expression
In His formation of our boy.
Kevin was born to James and Kathleen Ryan on Sept. 25, 1968 in Richland, WA. Shortly after, his family moved to Bend, Oregon to operate their newly purchased motel. Kevin’s early years were lived in Bend and Lake Oswego. He attended Marquette University for one year, when illness interrupted his schooling.Seventeen years ago, following his tenure at Sandy Best Western, Kevin started Island Teriyaki Restaurant in May, 2001 until recently.
Golfing was always at the top of his list with his two sons and their favorite neighbor, Brad Greer. Hiking with his boys and their local searches exploring for gold, proved more valuable in happy times together, versus finding that huge gold nugget.
Local survivors include Kevin’s parents, James and Kathleen Ryan, his two sons, Keegan Patrick Ryan and Michael Kelly Ryan, their mother, Alex Smith and her husband Shannon, and Kevin’s best boyhood friend, Edward McGrath.
Memorial Contributions can be made in Kevin’s honor to:
1. St. Michael Catholic Church 18090 SE Langensand Rd. Sandy, OR 97055
2. Central Catholic High School 2401 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97214 (his sons attend)
3. Kevin’s alma mater class of 1987, Jesuit High School 9000 SW Beaverton Highway Portland, OR 97225