James Henry Ryan

James H. Ryan, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2015. Jim is survived by Wilma, his devoted wife of 53 years, six children and their spouses; Ernest Gordon (Melinda), William Gordon (Anita), Michael Ryan (Sharon), Laura McCreary, Jamie Ryan and Jason Ryan (Melissa), eight grandchildren; Jennifer Kirkpatrick (Kevin), Tamara Gordon (Tim O'Bryan), Margaret McCreary, Patrick Ryan (Ashley), Zachary McCreary (Cristen Pavarnik and Anthony Pavarnik), Graeden Ryan and Grace Ryan, five great-grandchildren; Mason Kirkpatrick, Lillee McCreary, Ellie Ryan, Logan O'Bryan and Gavin O'Bryan, two of his siblings, Gerald Ryan (Nancy) and Mary Skinner (Tom), sister-in-law Ellen Ryan and 12 nieces and nephews. Jim was a devote servant who volunteered for several philanthropic organizations and he also had a great love of singing and performance. A viewing will begin at 6pm on May 17th followed by a Rosary at 7pm at the Aspen Mortuary and Chapel in Lakewood, CO. Funeral mass will be conducted on May 18th at 10:30am at Christ on the Mountain Catholic Church, 13922 W Utah Avenue, Lakewood, CO immediately followed by a luncheon at the church. Interment will be at the Golden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the James Ryan memorial fund at www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/james-ryan-memorial-fund/352939 .