Forrest Allen Ryan's Obituary
Chester, MD resident, Forrest Allen Ryan, passed away on October 30, 2023. He was 38 years old. Forrest was born in Germany on February 10, 1985, to Russell and Tammi Ryan. Forrest grew up in Pasadena, MD where he graduated from Chesapeake High School. He attended TESST College in Arbutus, MD where he obtained his certificate in Network Information Technology.
Forrest was employed by Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks in Pasadena, MD doing maintenance work. He then moved on to marketing and worked for a company called HCR. Forrest was very passionate about the cannabis industry and someday he wanted to open his own dispensary.
Growing up, Forrest played baseball for Havenwood Little League and football for the Pasadena Buccaneers. Forrest was a big Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fan. He was a big advocate for Political Science and the use of computers. Forrest enjoyed toiling with the fixing of computers. He built his sister, Sommer, her very first computer. Forrest loved music and self-taught himself how to play guitar. He also sang and wrote songs.
Forrest is survived by his parents, Russell and Tammi Ryan; sister, Sommer Faro (Mike); nephew, Michael Faro, III; daughters, Laila Ryan and Brianna Oettel; grandparents, Willie and Reita Acord; many aunts and uncles; his significant other, Jeannie Stout; his 3 stepchildren, Alex Singleton, Scottie Fick, Jr., and Brexton Fick.
Visitation and a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 30, from 4-6pm at Lasting Tributes Cremation and Funeral Care, 814 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will follow at Bestgate Memorial Park, 814 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.
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