Ryan McClelland
August 25, 2013
Ryan Thomas McClelland, 24, transitioned from time into painless eternity on Sunday, August 25, 2013. He was the happiest, strongest and healthiest he had ever been.
Ryan was employed by Miller Contracting where he was able to maintain the motorcycles and certified ranges for DMACC. He had a lifelong love of fishing and animals.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Saylor Township Fire Department, 211 NW 54th Avenue in Des Moines.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Dan and Angela; brothers, Scott and Max; grandmothers, Dorothy McClelland and Marj Huber; grandfather, John Paskins; great-grandmother, Betty Reedquist; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, moms and dads from his extended “family.” He is now fishing with his friends and family that have gone before him.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family for a future memorial in loving memory of Ryan.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim Linda Beveridge
06/23/2014
We are deeply sorry for your loss
Just found out
Pray you are healing
Its never easy
My sister Kathy lost Matthew at 26 inacar accident 4 years ago
Praying for your family
God Bless
Jim
Misty Whitlatch-Carter
08/29/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. It's not good bye, It's see you later.
Ken & Diane Vanderpool
08/29/2013
Dan, Angela,Max -
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son and brother. Our prayer is that God will give your family peace and comfort during this difficult time and the days ahead. May you keep remembering all the good times and even the little things that made Ryan special to you and others.
Carolyn, Jim, & Nikolaus Perkovich
08/29/2013
Dear McClelland Family & Friends, Our Prayers go out to you. I am so sorry.
Heidi Bindel
08/28/2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jane Storey Palmer
08/28/2013
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Yolanda Robinson
08/27/2013
My prayers go out to the family. I'm sorry for your loss. He was a friend of mine in high school and I know he's watching over all of us.
Joe and Kelly Larson
08/27/2013
McClelland Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to your family during this most difficult time.
rita no heart
08/27/2013
So sorry Dan an Angie can't imagine the pain you're going through. Wish could make it up there but glad Nick could go say good bye for all of us. Someone so young should not be taken. My heart aches for you as parents going through this luv an thoughts with you
Ricky smith
08/27/2013
Dear McClelland family I'm so sorry for your loss your whole entire family has Ben in my life sense the day I moved into the house on 55th is going on about 15 years now it's crazy to think about what has happend Ryan was a great person in every single way and we all share many many memories I love you all and if you need anything you know how to get a hold of me love RJ or as ry would say hore hay!
Daisy Smith
08/27/2013
Dan, Angela and Max-
Im so sorry for your loss. My heart is saddened and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ryan may no longer be with us but our memories of him will last forever. A majority of my childhood memories include Ryan, Max and the McClelland house. If you need anything we are always just a house away. Love always, The Smith family.
When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know
Kathy Daub
08/27/2013
To the entire McClelland family...I was so sorry to hear this news. Even though I didn't know Ryan, I still have great memories of your family. I had Max for S.S. back in 4th grade. Angela, we go WAY back, and have had some great memories when you worked in the kitchen at Cornell, and when we needed to relieve some stress at O'Malley's. LOL! I still have the picture when Max held Hunter as a baby, that night he babysat for him at your house! Hunter will be 11 yrs. old. in Nov.! I can't say sorry enough for your loss of Ryan. May your precious memories and your wonderful family and friends, get you through this difficult time. Please let me know if you need anything or a shoulder to cry on. In love and prayers, Kathy Daub
Jim and Janet Evans
08/27/2013
We don't know what to say. Hope you can find comfort in the many memories of your precious Son Ryan. Our thought's and PRAYER'S are for you and yours.
Priscilla
08/27/2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family & all his friends that are going to miss this amazing guy. I am truely blessed to be apart of his life, I thank your family for letting us kids spend countless hours at your house to gain all the priceless memories we have (like your fave story about the raccoon) love you all! you can get ahold of me anytime, ill always be here for you.
Pamela Waters
08/27/2013
Angie,Danny,& Max:
My heart goes out to you! I know all to well what you are feeling and it sucks! Ryan, Phil, and Adam are together forever, but wish they were here with us. 3 wonderful young men gone way too soon. You are in prayers for somehow to find comfort and peace and believe me it ain't easy,but God is there for us even when we are mad at him. Christ will return and reunite us all someday. That is our hope and comfort to continue on through our loss. Love you guys!