Passed away on August 11, 2022.
What a gift we were given to have Ryan in our lives. It was a privilege and an honor to be his earthly family while he was on loan to us from heaven. His laugh would make your heart soar, his tears would crush your soul. Ryan taught us about innocence, uniqueness, acceptance, perseverance and determination. Most of all, he taught us about love. Love in its purest, most genuine and uncomplicated form. Ryan truly was our Silent Teacher (as named by his brother, Scott). To know Ryan, was to love Ryan, forever and always. He inspired us to complain less and appreciate more…to be a better version of ourselves. He is survived by his parents Ray and Nancy; siblings and nieces and nephews, Jim Bell (Dana) {Alexis, Blake}; Scott Bell (Kelli) {Ramsey Gus and Esme’; Brooks Welch (Heidi) {Reagan and McKenzie}; Meghann Welch (Chad Hanson). Thank you to our Meg who has been lovingly taking care of everything that needs to be done. Thank you to Ryan’s unwavering support team at Casey Court who have loved him with every ounce of their being. Thank you to Betsy, Karen, Galen Pate, Dr. Anthony Ferrara, Kathie Constance, Dorie Sweeney, Alex Buslee, nurses at Regions Hospital on 8th South. and our hospice team, Kim, Tom and Molly and so many many others. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Please have your “Ryan Stories” ready!! Memorials can be given to Living Well Disability Services, Casey Court, 1168 Northland Dr., Mendota Heights, MN, 55120