Ryan Edward Garabedian
September 29, 2004 - September 26, 2004
Obituary
Ryan Edward Garabedian
Ryan was born September 29, 1965, in Fresno, California. He lived in Carson City, Nevada for many years graduating in 1984 from Carson High. For the last seven years Ryan lived in the Pacific Northwest, most recently residing in Seattle. Ryan loved his family and friends, and was passionate about gardening, cooking and enjoying life to its fullest. Ryan had a flair for design and worked at Fidalgo’s Home Interiors.
Ryan is survived by his mother Anna Forsberg, his sister Jeana Burnaugh, nephew Zakary Burnaugh of Carson City, Nevada. He is also survived by his partner Jamison Lukkes of Seattle, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Ryan passed on September 26, 2004 in Seattle due to injuries sustained by a hit-and-run driver. There will be a celebration of Ryan’s life at Bonney-Watson Funeral Home on Capital Hill on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will start on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Messages can be made to the family using the On-line Memorial Book at www.bonneywatson.com. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting remembrances to be made to the Lifelong Aids Alliance of Seattle.
uncle ryan, i’ll never forget you. you’ve mad a huge impact on my life and i look up to you in a lot of different ways. i think about you all the time and i know you’re in a better place, but at the same time i wish you were still here too. i’ll never forget the time you got me a swiss army nife and you let me cut your hair with the scissors on it. i’ll never forget when we would put pennies on the railroad track across from your house, or the fire works we would set on july 4th. you’re missed a lot by our whole family and all your friends. you’re an amazing person and even a greater uncle. love you
I will always remember my cousins Ryan and Jeana, together with their father Richard and mother Anna. They were always welcome in our house for dinner, and I played with them often. I am shocked by the means causing his tragic, untimely passing, yet I know that he must be in a better place. God bless you, Ryan. My condolences to his partner, to Jeana, to Anna, to Dickie and to all who new and loved him
– – -Cousin Alan
Dear Ryan,
These are just a few memories from our early childhood. Remember the time I dared you to eat a Daddy-Long-Leg spider and you did? And I will never forget when you ran over to me, grabbed my glass of coca-cola, peered into it and confessed to me that you had dropped a garden slug into it as an expierment. I had by then finished it and there was no sign of the slug, Yuk! Or the camp trip when you just had to throw trout guts at me. They wound around my bare leg, I screamed so loud I think everyone in the Sierras heard me. You picked on me so much in our early years. Then we enter our teens. We had the best of times and the worse of times. You learned to ski, shoot black and white and develope your own film. We learned to drive and enjoyed the beauty of Lake Tahoe every chance we could. We had knee surgeries and wisdom teeth removed. You caught snakes and sold them to neighborhood kids. We made friends and lost a father. We learned the value of family love and cherished the good times. I was so happy for you the day you graduated from high school.
Our 20’s were a blast! You loved bosai and beads. We went to concerts, threw fun parties and bar-hopped in exciting cities. You saw Hawaii and became an Uncle.
In our 30’s we exchanged recipies and acquired a taste for wine. We would have heated debates on politics, always listening though to each others views. We traveled to Mexico several times and you saw Europe and New York City. We even got our ankles tatooed together. You taught me how to prune my roses and I just told you a few weeks ago how well they look. Ryan, I will carry these memories and hundreds more in my heart, for all my days.
Thank-you for being the greatest brother.
I was certainly the luckiest sister. Love you
You asked me once to sing ” I will always Love You ” At your funeral … considerate done…You are never to be replaced…I love you…
Nothing on earth can prepare our hearts for that last goodbye.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you, Fear not,
for I have redeemed you… you are mine.
Isaiah 43:2,1
jeana,
May God give you
what only God can give
-comfort of all comforts,
peace beyond understanding.
Deepest Sympathy
stacey
Jeana, Zac & Anna,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that you are all in our thoughts.
Dixie & Ben Walker
I didn’t know Ryan all too well, but I thought of him as a good person, and I enjoyed working with him. My deepest sympathies and condolences to his family, friends, and his partner Jamieson.
To my cousin Ryan I will miss you dearly.I love you and I will see you in heaven.
Love, Ruth Ann
I met Ryan through his cousin Teresa, we all went over to NY city,I will never forget when Ryan went to look out the window at all the tall builings and he hit his forehead on the window we laughed so hard. Just spending a week with Ryan he was and still is a GREAT guy. He made me laugh alot. He will be missed very much.
God Bless You Ryan say hello to my sister, she will have fun with you up there.
Love Kelly
I’ve lost one of the nicest people I’ve ever known. Jan
To the family of Ryan,
I was so sad to hear about
Ryan. My heart broke for his family. He was taken from the world way too soon. I am surprised I am writing this note because I usually mind my own business but I wanted Ryans family to know what a great “people” person he was at his job. I didn’t really know Ryan. He helped me a few times at Fidalgos. He was always so helpful and cheerful and he remembered me each time I came in. I am so sorry for your loss.
God Bless.
Ry, It’s me Rob.Well the numbness has set in and i still can’t believe your gone. We’ve shared 18 years of so many wonderful times your name will always bring a smile to my face. The Golden Friends, You, Me, Brook and Mike will always be even in death.We grieved Brook together, now I grieve you both so very much. My only comfort is knowing your together.I promised you that if anything ever happened to you that I’d play your special song for the people you love at your funeral. Dolly’s “I Will Always Love You”
Your one of a kind
people could see,
being near you is all anyone ever wanted to be.
Now you’ve got wings and a halo for sure,
flying around Heaven with a heart so pure.
You’ve always been bigger then Lifeas you still are,
when I look to the sky you’ll always be that brightest star.
I’ll truly love you forever
my friend I adore,
If only I had one wish
it would be to see you once more.
All My Love, Rob :O
God speed Mom and Ginaxoxox
vancouver ford
When I think of Ryan-
I think of the cousin I grew up with.
I think of the cousin that always made me laugh.
I think of the cousin that always made me smile.
I think of the cousin I took up to the top of the Empire State Building on a cold November night.
I think of the cousin that has happiness that could never fade away.
I think of the cousin that could always make the garden more beautiful then what it is.
Now I think of the cousin that I will miss very dearly.
Now I think of the cousin that is waiting in heaven for me.
I love you Ryan!
Your cousin,
Teresa
I never had the honor of meeting Ryan in person, but I spoke with both him and Jamison on many occasions while he was insured with us WSAD Insurance Trust/Vancouver Ford. I was shocked to see the news of his death in the paper. He was a pleasure to speak with and to work with. With just the briefest time that I actually worked with him, I could tell that he was a special individual. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his loved ones in this difficult time. I know he will be dearly missed.
Ryan helped me through some very tough times in high school. His quick wit, available smile and generous heart will always be remembered fondly. Although it had been years since I had spoken to him, I never forgot nor will I ever forget what he meant to me. Good bye and God Bless, Ryan. You are and always will be a spirit in my heart.
I only knew Ryan for a brief time, meeting him in Aug,2003 when we both worked for Safeway. He was one of the funniest people I’ve met and had a great smile to go with his personality. He will be greatly missed by our crew at Greenwood store #1845. My sympathy and prayers to his family and close friends.
I found out about Ryan’s passing today and my heart just sank. I haven’t seen him in years, many, many years but the thought of him brings a smile to my face. I went to high school with Ryan. Robbie Forsberg, Mike Riippi, Mike Shannon, Susan Develter and I all hung out together. I can remember so many fun times at Ryan’s house. No matter where we were it was fun because of Ryan and his sense of humor. One Halloween we all had our constumes and Ryan couldn’t decide what to be so at the last minute he went out and bought a trench coat thinking he would be a “Flasher”. Needless-to-say he put the costume to good use and had all of us laughing the whole night. It’s a shame that as we get older and move on with our lives we lose touch with our old friends from the past. I wish I had the time to talk to Ryan, to let him know that I loved him, and to thank him for all the laugh’s, the smiles and the wonderful memories that will forever remain in my heart.
Ryan has always held a special place in my heart, in Jr. High, he was the first person I ever dated. He was a terrific person, I will remember him always. My prayers and condolences go out to his family and frinds.
I worked with Ryan at Vancouver Ford and considered myself a friend. I will miss Ryan.
To Ryan’s family,
We celebrated life. We had a best of times being young. I’m so glad Ryan was a part of my life. He and his family were there for me when I was young and lost. They never turned me away and always made me feel like part of the family. Ryan was one of my best friends and bros even though we haven’t seen each other in a long time. There’s things we’d do that people would talk about their whole lives. He’s the one that taught me to stop and smell the roses.
If any of the family reads this, could you please contact me.
Time is like Ryan, Rippee and I being the Boozin’ Boys and doing bad things. Going to Hope Valley in his Landcruiser with his dog, Fallon, when she was just a little thing. That memory shall always remain.
I love you, brother. I love you much. I’ll miss you…my life you did touch.
Golden friends come and golden friends fade,
as do the seasons,
life does change,
but memories are forever…that’s something no one can ever take.
Michael & Meshelle Shannon & Koda the rabbit
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Mike and Netti DeBusk
Ryan’s smile and fun loving
ways will always be remembered. He will be missed.
Liz beagle
Jeanna,
My heart goes out to you, Mom & the family.
Each time I think of Ryan I smile.
Please know you are in both Geoff and my prayers.
Kari & Geoff Rhodes
Thank You Ryan for all the times you shared your smile, talent, passion,and designs. Your creations have beautified our home and we will look upon them even more fondly, now, in remembrance.
Thank you for your eternal gifts!
Ryan touched a lot of our hearts, he is so loved and will really be missed! Love and prayers, Rob&Paula