Ryan Thompson
July 11, 2016
Ryan Joseph Thompson, 32, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 11, 2016.
Ryan was born October 14, 1983 in Des Moines, Iowa. He loved spending time with his children. Ryan enjoyed fishing and a good meal. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and was a Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
Ryan is survived by his children, Gaven and Bridgit; mother, Diane Rife-Thompson (Joe Cleghorn); father, Randy Thompson (Kay Hill); sister, Tiffany Phillips (Zach); brothers, Jason Grogan (Kari) and Ryan Hill; grandmother, Margaret Rife; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, numerous extended family, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lloyd Rife and his grandmother, Geneva Vanhorn.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Contributions may be directed to the family for his children.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Bonnie Sloan
08/28/2016
Such a sad thing to happen. I've never known Ryan to have a bad word to say about anyone. Every time I seen him he gave me a big hug. Told me about his family and how much he loved being a dad. Last time I seen him was when there house burn. God has taken him to heaven. My God have mercy on the man who killed him. May his family be comforted with the love of God. A life to short. Bonnie Sloan
Mike & Michelle Pagliai
07/19/2016
Randy, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ronnie Dare
07/16/2016
I feel so bad,Ryan was a super guy.I think of the time me and Randy took him and josh fishing in lake michigan.I'm sorry I couldn't be at services but I'm on the way home from kentucky.I just want his mom and dad to know .my thoughts are with you.he made an impact on a lotof lives.only the good die young,well maybe that has a lot of revelence.iI'm so sorry,if there's anything I can do,or if my pal Randy needs a friend to talk to do t hesitate please
Ray A. Wright, Jr.
07/16/2016
I read this story and it broke my heart. If someone would send me the info I would like to make a donation for his kids.
Shelli Flanagan Bridges
07/13/2016
So sorry for your loss! Praying for comfort and peace for all of you. So sorry you've had to experience this too. Thinking of you all.
Nichole
07/13/2016
My heart and prayers are with his kids,family and Lindsey. Ryan was an amazing person, with the biggest heart ever, in the short amount of time knowing him he always had a smile on his face and loved to have fun and joke around.
Ryan, I'm so sorry, I can still close my eyes and see you standing there holding the baby and talking just like her, I can still hear your voice, in a matter of minutes God gain an angel and one hell of a man. R.I.P and I WILL HELP YOUR VOICE BE HEARD always loved and NEVER FORGOTTEN
Kenna Byers
07/13/2016
Ryan, I just cant believe this has happened. I am so sick and hurt and i am lost having to see you in that hospital bed and having to tell you goodbye.. Then to top it all off having to see Lindsey , your mom, your kids and the rest of your family grieving just tore me apart .. Ive been trying to help Lindsey she just dont understand and she is so lost right now with out you along with everyone else.. You were my brother regardless if we were blood or not we had a bond that no one could begin to understand .. You always made me laugh and you always wanted to make sure i was ok I will love you always and for ever..
Love Kenna { sister from another mister}...
I will cherish my sister wife ring for ever. Rip brother
mike and cindy wilson
07/13/2016
Ryan,you could always make me laugh!! i will always remember your lively spirit! Our thoughts and prayers for his kids and his family! R.I.P.
Judy & Tom Woods
07/13/2016
We are so sorry for your loss! I know God will give you the strength to get through the hard days ahead. Remember the good times, stay close to the kids, they need you! God bless your family, are prayers are with you. (Our daughter Michelle (Fines) use to babysit Ryan)
Roberta Bassett
07/13/2016
Randy....I am so sorry for your loss, no parent should have to experience this....my thoughts and prayers are with you my friend......
Debi Armstrong Jenderseck
07/12/2016
Kay.....I cannot begin to imagine the heart ache that you are feeling right now having been a part of raising your stepson and being there and loving him and now I having him gone. I pray God gives you grace strength and wisdom throughout this time.
Randy.....I don't really know you
I am a friend of Kay, we went to school together . My heart breaks for your loss I just can't even imagine the hurt, the pain and confusion but I do pray God gives you strength to get through this time and to try to remember all the joy and the love.
God bless you
Debi
Breezy
07/12/2016
~R.I.P. Ryan~
Wow! I am in shock!! Did not expect this at all!! One thing i will always remember about him is his mono toned voice~~EXTRA Loud!!! ??
My thoughts && prayers go out to his family && children!
Tammy Moyer
07/12/2016
He always had a happy smile and a friendly hello every time I saw him. Even on the phone, you could hear his smile. It's heartbreaking and hard to understand how or why this has happened. But his plan is not always ours.
Romans 8:28 says God uses all things to work for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose.
Brittney
07/12/2016
Although I only met Ryan a few times ! Ryan was a good man! I loved his since of humor and his unique personality!! My heart hurts he didnt deserve this nor his kids, famliy and friends. My prayers and love go out to his kids and All of his Famliy and Friends. I'm so very very sorry for the loss of this Funny , great guy ! I will miss him!
Rest in peace Ryan!
MARILYN COOK (McCleary)
07/12/2016
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you..... Ryan was one funny kid! God Bless.