Memorials may be made to Transverse Myelitis Association c/o Paula Lazzeri, 10105 167th Place NE, Redmond, Washington 80052-3125. Ryan, Sr., Dale Patrick, died on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at the age of 48. Loving husband of the late Jody Ryan; dear son of Betty Ryan and the late James Ryan; cherished father of Andrea Ryan and Dale "Patrick" Ryan, Jr.; beloved grandfather of Victoria Ryan. Dear brother of Daniel Ryan, Philip (Robin) Ryan and Christopher (Debbie) Ryan. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was a dear brother-in-law of the late William and Ruth Boehm. Dale was the Director of Maintenance with Franciscan Sisters of Mary, St. Louis, Missouri. He loved being aboard the "Ryan Express Too."