1996 ~ 2025
Will Harrison Ryan passed away on November 7, 2025 peacefully, surrounded by his family after a nine month battle with cancer.
Will was born August 22, 1996 in San Francisco to Peter & Diana Ryan. His early life was spent in Mill Valley, CA and in Sun Valley, Idaho where he attended Hemingway Elementary School. The Ryan family returned to Mill Valley in 2006 where Will attended Marin Primary & Middle School and Tamalpais High School.
Will was a kind soul, energetic, loved his friends and had many interests. He moved to Salt Lake City in his early twenties and found a yearning for the outdoors…rock climbing, golf, fishing and hiking in the Wasatch Mountains.
His great love was music and a good cigar. Will played the piano, enjoyed jazz, and had a wonderful collection of vinyl records which he proudly played for friends and family.
He is survived by his parents Peter and Diana, brother Timothy, Aunts..
Jeannie Vaughn, Patsy Pinney, Lori Ryan, & Kate Houlihan..Uncles..
Peter Vaughn, William Pinney, Andrew Ryan, Bob Ryan, & Patrick Ryan.
Cousins.. Conner & Meagan Houlihan, Conner Ryan, Nicolas, Justin & Kiara Ryan, Harry Vaughn, Emma Vaughn & Annie Seely.
A celebration of life will be held in early June in Salt Lake City, UT.
Remembrances can be made to:
The Huntsman Cancer Foundation, Salt Lake City, Utah
https://hope.huntsmancancer.org/diy/willharrisonryan
Salt Lake Climbers Alliance PO Box 9157, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Will was one of my best friends, I met him in our junior year of high school and we remained in contact for many years. The two of us had many great experiences together including seeing our favorite band Pearl Jam live in concert, as well as having many great discussions about mutual interests such as movies, music, cigars, etc. I feel very privileged to have known Will and he will be greatly missed!
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I send my deepest condolences.
We are so sorry to hear the news. Let us know if there is anything we can do, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending our love.
I met Will and his parents when he was a roommate with my son Ben. I just heard of your loss and I’m so sorry. Will was a kind and gentle soul.
Will was a compassionate, adventurous, and positive young man who always had a smile on his face. His energy for rock climbing, music, and fishing was contagious. My thoughts and condolences to his family,