Ryan Gardiner Dow, 16, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. He was born November 17, 2001 in Denver, CO. and lived with his family in Parker, CO. Ryan was a student at Legend High School, he loved to play guitar and listen to music. He was very creative and artistic with a large curiosity of the world. He is survived by his mother, Olga Ryan Dow, father, Ray Dow, and sister, Brittany Dow. He is also survived by his grandfather, Ray Dow, paternal grandmother, Jeannine Villars, paternal grandfather, Chuck Ryan, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Dow and his loving bird, Cheech. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Joy Lutheran Church, 7051 Parker Hills Court, Parker, CO. Pastor Rodney Hank will officiate. A reception will follow. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday at Joy Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ryan may be made to: The Dow Family c/o Ponderosa Valley Funeral Services, 10470 S. Progress Way, Parker, CO 80134 to assist in funeral expenses, or - to a charity of your choice (suicide prevention).