Ryan Oakley
October 01, 2016
Ryan Oakley, 33, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Orlando, Florida from a seizure disorder.
Ryan was born September 6, 1983 in Des Moines to Joseph and Grace Oakley. He graduated from Lincoln High School and obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State where he had recently been accepted into the Master’s program. Ryan was a Training Implementation Manager for Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He was previously employed by Colorado Health OP. Ryan was an avid reader and had a keen sense of humor.
Ryan is survived by his mother, Grace Oakley; brother, Jeff (Heidi) Oakley; niece and nephews, Samantha, Jeffrey and Nicholas Oakley; uncles and aunt, Gary and Michael Brockman, Jim Johnson and Richard and Vicky Quackenbush; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Oakley; grandparents, Beverly Brockman and Paul and Betty Gatons; uncles, Danny Brockman and Jack Johnson; aunt, Lorea Kadner; and cousin, Brandon Brockman.
The family will greet friends from 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 815 High Street followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Epilepsy Foundation in loving memory of Ryan.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kaneka Stewart
10/06/2016
Ms. Grace, I want to send my deepest condolences to you and your family. I met Ryan while he was a trainer at my place of employment. He taught me to believe in myself and know that I was the right person for the job. I look at him as a Blessing in my life and I will truly miss him. God puts Amazing people in our path for a reason. I will be praying for you and your family. Thank you for Blessing us with Ryan.
Sarah (Heisler) Cowie
10/06/2016
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great person. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Marlena Remington
10/06/2016
I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan and working with him several years ago at Wellmark. He was always a joy and his smile was infectious. So sorry for your loss may god bring you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Shannon Long
10/06/2016
Dear Grace, I'm so sad to learn of Ryan's passing. I was lucky enough to get to work with him at Colorado HealthOP. I will miss his infectious laugh and his very witty sense of humor. Even when things were most difficult for the company, he kept the mood light. I will be praying for you and your family as you navigate this extremely difficult time.
Jason Hager
10/05/2016
Grace, Im so sorry to hear about your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Ryan for a couple of years at Colorado HealthOP. He was a great guy who would do whatever was asked of him, and he regularly went above and beyond for our customers. Im going to miss Ryan. He had a really neat sense of humor, and we shared many laughs through some very stressful times. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri Leonetti
10/05/2016
I'm so sorry Grace for the loss of your son Ryan. I really loved that kid and we had a lot of fun together. You definitely raised an awesome friend to so many. RIP Ryan. You are forever loved. Always, your Mama Llama.
Teri Prather
10/05/2016
I had the pleasure of working with Ryan several years ago at Wellmark. I always had the highest regards for Ryan and thought of him as an outstanding young man. My visual image of Ryan is his vibrant smile. My deepest condolences for his family & friends. May you find comfort at this very difficult time.
Jack Westfall
10/05/2016
thinking of you in this time of loss and sending prayers. Ryan was just a great asset to the Colorado HealthOP. We shared lots of laughs and jokes, and also shared some serious moments with our patients. He was so good on the phone with our members and patients, kind and calm. my desk was very close to his and i could hear him talking with members, providing gentle care and guidance. I am so sorry to hear this news and will be thinking of you and your family.
Tina Boothroyd
10/05/2016
I just wanted to say that I am so sorry for your loss. I met Ryan about 7 years ago at work and he definitely made a lasting impression. He was such a friendly guy and he never missed an opportunity to give me a compliment and to make me feel welcome. I've heard nothing but great things about him and I am truly sorry for your loss. He is your angel now in heaven watching over you.
Rachel Benton
10/04/2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Ryan was a wonderful person. I got to know him while working at the Colorado HealthOP and really enjoyed his friendship. He will be missed.
Amy Hollingsworth
10/04/2016
Grace and family, I am SO sorry for your loss. I met Ryan a little over 10 years ago and we became fast friends. He was easily one of my favorite guy friends and I will miss him forever. He was a true friend and always there when his friends needed him. I know there are many "Oakley" stories out there....and not a dull one to boot.
He was one of the smartest men I knew and I was fascinated about that, because he was humble yet a bit cocky about it...which was SO Ryan. HA! Ryan #imissyourface more than words can articulate. #resteasymyfriend #untilwemeetagain
Angela Leonetti
10/03/2016
Grace and family, I'm so sorry for your loss! I will miss my Best Friend everyday for the rest of my life!! He was such an amazing guy and would do anything for anyone! I know he will be with all of us, looking down on us and guarding us! Grace he is now with his dad and together the two of them will be watching over and protecting you!! I love you Grace and I will always love and miss My Bestie Ryan (SlOakley)!!