“Life is just too quick to solely do one factor.”
It’s with grieving hearts that we announce the passing of RYAN PAUL ABERNATHY. Husband of Lisa Abernathy, and father to Oliver (14), Tillie (12) and Felix (9) Abernathy. Ryan died tragically, on the age of 40, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
He’s survived by his unimaginable household and beloved deeply. Mom, Jenny Abernathy and Father, Kerry Abernathy of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Siblings: Joshua Abernathy, Rachel (Charles) Brown, Christopher ‘Toast’ (Marcy) Abernathy, Rebecca (Isaac) Smith, and Caleb (Amy) Abernathy; grandmother, Barbara Layman and grandfather, Jack Abernathy; son-in-law to Lucille Aitkens and Ron Aitkens. Brother-in-law to Kenny (Erin) Aitkens, Steven (Danielle) Aitkens, Aimee Aitkens and Ethan Lannon. Uncle Ryan or affectionately ‘Uncee Ry Ry’ to 18 nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his grandfather, John Layman and grandmother JoAnne Whitaker.
Ryan was born in Palm Springs, California. He grew up in Gruver, a small farming city within the Texas panhandle. He was at all times mischievous and will by no means work out how Jenny at all times had a pulse on what he had been as much as, saying “God told me”. Small city at its finest. Folks would at all times strategy her beginning with “Do you know what Ryan did!?” He was the quarterback of his highschool soccer workforce, and Jenny would share that she had a pin to pop his head each time it bought too huge. Confidence was not a problem for Ryan.
Whereas at bible college in Montana, Ryan met and fell in love with Lisa. They have been married on July 28, 2007. Two of probably the most inventive souls you’ll ever meet, they constructed a house collectively and poured into their lovely kids with a fierce love. He lit up with pleasure for them, and beloved to share tales, images, and movies of particular moments watching them develop up. His youngsters can shortly share Dad quotes, a few of which embody: “It’s ok to be scared, that’s a normal thing, being scared is fine, it’s natural. It’s what you do when you’re scared that matters”. Ryan would additionally say “Life is not fair, but life is good”. He was at all times up for an journey whether or not it was a visit to the mountains, exploring someplace new, operating a marathon, a time out snowboarding, or tenting and discovering a brand new lake to skip some rocks on.
He began, owned and operated Drop Buildings. Ryan took nice pleasure in his workforce, workmanship, inventive concepts and tasks. He labored exhausting and exuded a zest and heat that inspired different folks to step into their very own desires and creativity. He at all times had a smile on his face, these blue eyes shining, reminding us that it’s not the revenue however “PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PEOPLE, that’s life. That’s Jesus” (Ryan).
A Celebration of Ryan’s life can be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, November 1, 2024, on the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE, 4717 – 24 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
To look at Ryan’s service by way of livestream, please go to https://www.youtube.com/dwell/rbQ4Ic59H5o
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