Ryan Shepard

Hi, My name is Taylor Strong, I am helping Stephen and Kevin raise money to give their loving partner the memorial he deserves. The three of them had made many plans before Ryan's untimely departure. Here is a little bit about Ryan now.

Ryan Shepard Sunrise 8/30/1980 Sunset 3/29/2023

Ryan passed at home with numerous health conditions. He suffered from renal failure and was on dialysis 3x a week. Ryan was very committed to doing everything needed to receive a kidney transplant. Unfortunately, he encountered new health conditions that made his original condition more challenging, through all of this he stayed very optimistic, and hopeful. Most recently he contracted pneumonia. The Pneumonia, on top of everything he was dealing with, caused his health to take a drastic turn. Sadly, he wasn't able to conquer his last complication. Ryan had a deep faith in god. He always knew he could turn to god in his time of need. He spent some of his free time doing this he loved and enjoyed doing such as organizing D&D teams and making new characters. He would handwrite all the details for each member of the group he was playing with. He collected so many D&D books, he also loved the game MAGIC. He has thousands of cards and collectible cards. His love for his family was complimented by the home he had in Belfair. With the country life, he loved so much along with his large family, and farm animals. Ryan was so excited about spring, flowers, and gardening. His dedication and care for his family and friends were obvious and was loved by so many. He had many cherished memories with so many. Helping out with any donations will help his partners Stephen and Kevin with everything they had started and planned with Ryan. It will help them keep their promises to him, and also to give him the memorial he was seeking. Which once they have more information on how to proceed with live burial they will share. We are hoping to offset their upcoming bills, and payments that were part of the income Ryan helped contribute to his family. This will be hard to offset as Stephen is not able to work due to health reasons, and is waiting on his SSI. Ryan was also working on saving money for a down payment for a different living situation. Albeit, a newer RV or tiny home. Stephen would like to continue his honor, as most recently their hallway floorboard caved in and is now even more damaged and in need of something else to live in. Anything helps, and we will be thankful for any help we get.

Thank you all.

*Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.*

-Matthew 5:4