Thomas "Tom" G Ryan

Thomas “Tom” Glen Ryan Thomas “Tom” Glen Ryan went to be with our Lord on December 27th, 2023 at age 72. He passed away from a short battle of multiple myeloma in Corvallis, OR. Tom was born in Seattle on October 19, 1951 to Thomas and Lillian “Rae” Ryan and was a West Seattle boy. He grew up racing slot cars, riding his bike, fishing and camping with his family. Anyone who knew Tom, knew he loved cars! In his younger years, they used to go four wheeling in his GMC Jimmy, cruise around in his yellow Mustang, and later in life, frequently peruse Auto Trader for good deals, and if it was a sunny day, there was a good chance he was washing and detailing one of their cars or trucks. After graduating Edmonds High School in 1969, Tom joined the U.S. Navy Air and trained to pack parachutes and take care of the aircrew survival equipment. He did project transition at Divers Institute of Technology (DIT) in Ballard, Washington and graduated as a hard hat diver before honorable discharge from the Navy. He worked at Boeing Flight Test Center in Seattle packing parachutes and maintaining flight test equipment. After leaving Boeing, Tom sold Ford cars in West Seattle and Lynnwood, Washington, and Newport, Oregon. Tom met and married Roseanna Bright in 1973 and lived in Seattle until 1978 before moving to Newport, Oregon with their son Gabe. After he sold cars for a short period of time in Newport, he became employed with Central Lincoln PUD and shortly after their daughter Katie was born. He eventually got a meter relay substation journeyman apprenticeship that took them south to Reedsport. Over the years with PUD, he held jobs in Newport, Lakeside, and Reedsport, and loved being able to drive up and down the Oregon Coast as part of his job. He retired from PUD after 33 years. He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 659 and served for many years as secretary and president for Central Lincoln PUD’s unit for 659. He served as a volunteer for both Seal Rock and Reedsport Fire Departments. He also was a part of the volunteer Coast Guard Auxiliary for 20 years with both Umpqua and Yaquina Stations. After retirement, he was the president of their neighborhood Road District Committee for 8 years. As well as served on Seal Rock Water Department budget committee. He was involved in their local churches over the years (Reedsport Christian Church, Harbor Baptist Church in Winchester Bay, and Newport Christian Church) and was a deacon, sang in the choir, and volunteered at vacation bible school and children's church. He loved meeting and talking to people and he always had a story and a smile to share. Tom and Roseanna celebrated 50 years of marriage this past July and traveled to Crater Lake in May and then to the Rogue River in July. He was a proud and loving father to Gabe and Katie and a beloved Grampy to his five grandchildren, Natalie, Becca, Charlotte, Luke, and Emma. Tom is preceded in death by his father Thomas Clayton Ryan and mother Lillian “Rae” (Ryan) Johnson and stepfather Lynn Johnson. He is survived by his wife Roseanna Ryan, son Gabe Ryan (Mandy), daughter Katie Hill (Tucker), grandchildren Natalie, Charlotte, and Emma Hill, and Becca and Luke Ryan as well his sisters Cheryl Hamilton (Bruce), Pam Johnson, and Diane Hoeschele (Bill), brother-in-laws, sisters-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by many. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:30 PM on January 27th at Newport Christian Church (809 SE Second St, Newport, OR 97365) with a coffee reception to follow and everyone who knew Tom is welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to your favorite charity

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Thomas "Tom" G Ryan

October 19, 1951 - December 27, 2023