Ryan Patrick Comley

Our Sweet, Lovable Ryan was Born March 23,1989 in Anaheim Hills, CA. God blessed us with him for 35 wonderful years. Jesus called him home on July 5, 2024. 

Ryan’s Tributes 

 “Ryan's faith was inspiring to all of us, he had no fear at all, he was courageous till the very end. He believed completely and he conducted his life that way as well. He didn't want any pity he just wanted everyone's love. Very brave and beautiful, he will always have my respect. Humility was part of his every day life and I know I won't ever be as strong and courageous as he was every day. He will be missed and loved every day. I know I will see him again.” ❤️Ryan’s Loving Dad

 “I love you Ryan. You made me a mom, and I thank God for this blessing everyday! What fun we had, even through the tough times. You made me laugh and smile, constantly. What a joy you were and I’m a better person because of what you taught me. Your relationship with Jesus was so apparent and you knew where you were going. As I’ve told you through this journey called life, I will always be with you and I will be joining you in Heaven one day. We will never be separated again! I ask Jesus daily, to give you a hug and to remind you just how much I love you! I know that He is. 😊❤️🙏🏻

See you soon, my sweet Ryan. I love you with all of my heart and soul.” ❤️Mom

 “After first meeting Ryan, I like others, noticed his great love for life and his definite love for God. With Ryan, it seemed like it was the little things that kept him happy and positive about life. He understood that just like with Job, his difficulties and challenges were not brought on by God, but that some day, Ryan would be healed and live eternity in a new glorious, perfect body. Due to Ryan’s faith in Christ, he was called to persevere, and Ryan has been the greatest example of perseverance. Ryan was an inspiration and a joy for all.” ❤️ Gary - Ryan’s Loving Step Dad

 “Ryan was truly a once in a lifetime kind of person. He had the special gift of knowing how to bring laughter and joy to everyone he came into contact with. He would never hesitate to compliment a stranger on the street and make their day. His sense of humor and quick wit was unmatched as he would come up with the most hilarious one-liners that would send everyone into laughter and smiles. Ryan will continue to bring joy to us all as his memory lives on in our hearts forever.” Katie - Ryan’s Sissy ❤️

 “Ryan was the epitome of 1 Peter 4:10 -

“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”

His God-given spirit was continuously re-gifted to all who knew him and were blessed to have him in their lives. His spirit of empathy, joy, and love will pound in my heart forever as a reminder of God's gift to me. Ryan, you were truly a gift to me!” Cousin Corey ❤️

 “I am a high school friend of Ryan’s parents, Sheri and Gary. Sheri and I were drill team mates, and I’ve known Gary since the third grade, so our friendships go back many years. Like many early friendships, we had lost touch during those busy years of raising families and building lives, but reconnected shortly before Sheri and Gary got remarried in 2012. It was at their beautiful wedding that I first met both of their families, and of course sweet Ryan. His charming self was on full display that beautiful day in Laguna. Who was this kid? He could sure hold a crowd. But it wasn’t until the next time we gathered with a group of high school friends in Huntington Beach that Ryan and I became pals. Walking to our cars in the beach parking lot to head to dinner, Ryan saw that I was driving my 2003 Mini Cooper and this caught his attention. As I unlocked the car to get in, I noticed Ryan getting in on the passenger side. He rolled down his window, rolled back the sun roof, and if memory serves me, I think we might have even been playing the Doobie Brothers on the car stereo. The straw fedora I had been wearing, well it was now on Ryan’s handsome head. On that short but sweet drive up PCH, I finally knew what it meant to be cool, even in my hometown! And so our real friendship began! Each time I would see Ryan after that, he always greeted me with a big “Kathy Fitz” (my high school nickname for Fitzgerald), a fist bump, and a hug. We shared a love of Jesus, coffee and Donald Trump (in that order). He was funny and witty and just made me smile. It’s still hard to imagine an earthly world without Ryan. But heaven is a little more real to me today, because I know I’m going to see him again someday. I’m sad for us but happy he is now pain free and singing with Jesus. Ryan lived his life inspiring others on how to be joyful when life is not so easy. It was my honor and blessing to call him my friend. Rest in peace, sweet Ryan.”Kathy Fitz - Ryan’s wanna be girlfriend 😀❤️

 “From a very young age, I had an unspoken connection to his spirit. It was a true Blessing to me to be able to have spent time with him over the years, despite the distance. There isn’t a moment in the time I remember Ryan without a curious smile on his face. His jovial aura was contagious! Looking back on his life, I believe he had an important purpose, a true gift from The Lord. Ryan’s purpose was to bring us back to that child-like nature we all began with; to remind what is truly important. He taught me patience; and I think that has made me a better mother and teacher because of the time I spent with him. He taught me the importance of being kind to others, despite my own selfish nature at times. He taught me that time is short, and spending quality time with those we love is more important than anything money can buy. Lastly, he taught me so much about how we handle suffering. We all suffer! Some of us more than others, some physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Ryan suffered for many years, but when you spoke with him, I never, not once heard him complain. He was such a happy person, and just had a zest for life. He wanted nothing more than to be among his friends and family, in harmony and acceptance. Ryan was so Blessed by the fact that he was mentally strong, and his gift was his uplifting and positive nature. He was especially Blessed by his Christian upbringing. This level of Faith made his transition, from Earth to Heaven truly beautiful. It breaks our hearts to know how much physical suffering he endured, being trapped in that body, wanting so badly to live a life similar to his family and friends. Ryan is God’s beautiful gift to us! He has taught us all so much, and I know that he was greeted at the pearly gates with Nanny’s chocolate chip cookies, and reunited with all of the Angels we have lost along the way.” Erin - Ryan’s Cousin ❤️

 “I haven’t known Ryan as well or as long as some of you , but I believe we had an instant connection; he and his side kick Finn. You could tell he had an exuberant personality. I’d put him in his sit-to-stand and we’d go down the hall with a big whoop whoop as if we were going for best ride ever. 

Ryan and I also shared our love for coffee, I would occasionally make him a favorite recipe or stop at Starbucks and get us each a coffee. He was also not shy about a thumbs 👍 or thumbs down 👎 when it came to some of the meals I made for him, but most times he ate it anyway . 😊💕He certainly was a special young man that I very much enjoyed being part of his life and caring for him and being there for him as well as Gary and Sheri during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed. He’s in arms of Our Heavenly Father now. I can’t think of a better place, if he can’t be here with us.” ❤️Sheryl - Ryan’s friend and nurse

 “As many of you know I love being a part of the hospice space in which every day is an experience I deeply cherish. My recently departed patient had shown me the profound value of viewing life with rose-colored glasses, regardless of health challenges. Ryan’s unwavering positivity and resilience inspired me daily, reminding me that a hopeful outlook can make even the toughest times more bearable.

 Music and the belief in the Lord made Ryan's day truly full. Each note and melody seemed to lift his spirits, while his faith provided a constant source of strength and comfort. Whether he was singing hymns or listening to his favorite songs, Ryan's heart overflowed with joy and gratitude. His unwavering belief in the Lord gave him a sense of peace and purpose that made every moment meaningful and enriched his life profoundly.

  I will miss your infectious smile and warm hugs more than words can express. Your smile always brightened my day and your hugs made everything feel better, no matter how tough things were. You had a way of making everyone around you feel loved and cherished, and your absence will leave a void that will be hard to fill. Your positive energy and comforting presence are something I'll always remember and deeply miss. Love you and your family always! 💙💙💙” Kimberlee ❤️

 “So much to say about the Blessings of knowing sweet Ryan.

Young Ryan touched our hearts from our trip to the outer banks where his wide eyed wonder and contagious smile kept us all laughing. Even with my husband’s stories of some crazy moss sea monster nearby!!

As he grew it wasn’t hard to see even with his struggles he would find away to brighten our life…he always made me laugh!

His love for his Mom shone the Brightest when she was near!

We can’t say enough about unconditional love he gave everyone around him- his smile the Brightest light in the room!

I could speak about Ryan and his love , humor and giving ways forever!

We loved him so much and will forever miss what he gave us all!

The Brightest star will always remind me of Ryan and how Blessed we were to be part of his life!

Fly high sweet Angel 💙”Suzanne - Ryan’s Aunt from another family. ❤️

 “Ryan was a hero among us. He faced his struggles with strength, positivity, and laughter. He loved his family unconditionally and had undoubted faith in God. He is the example of true love and trusting God’s plan which I will always carry with me. “

❤️ Cousin Lisa

 “I don’t know what to say other than Ryan was a wonderful delight to have around. He was funny and such a character. We enjoyed all of the time that we spent with him. The day that he stayed with us while you went to a concert was so much fun and he had such a great time playing with the dog. He certainly loved having French vanilla creamer in his coffee. Think it was really more creamer than coffee, but that’s the way he liked it.

I’ve never done this before so I don’t know what else to say except that we miss him terribly.” Aunt Debbie ❤️

 “Ryan was always that kid that would light up a room! His laugh and his love for life, brought us so much joy. His laugh was contagious, and no matter what mood you were in when you were in his presence, you could not help but be happy. One of my favorite memories was when he would think he could away with sneaking Nanny’s homemade cookies from her cookie jar. But he would then give himself up with his laugh! Ryan endured so much but yet never complained. He was the perfect example of loving life and people to the fullest. Ryan, I know you are with us in spirit. I want to thank you for all the times you made us smile. I love you and I hope to see you again, someday” ❤️ Cousin Keri 

❤️💙 Ryan’s Celebration of Life will be August 31, 2024 at 10:00am 💙❤️ The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed below or by clicking LIVESTREAM.

 Raymer-Kepner Funeral & Cremation Service

16901 Old Statesville Rd. Huntersville, North Carolina 28078❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

 In Lieu of flowers, Ryan would have requested donating to Tunnel For Towers T2T.org or to President Trump’s Campaign DonaldJTrump.com