David Paul Ryan

Like B.J. and Jay, I too was a high school classmate of Davids. David was a classy individual, unique and honorable to his “rat pack” friends and had the vocals to project terrific sincerity or humor. He was certainly an independent soul and had a matching personality. Sadly, our group took many different paths after high school and we barely managed to keep up with each other except at TJ reunions. And then, these events were too brief and fleeting. My sincere condolences to the Ryan and Provenzano families. We share in your loss, yet smile at the wonderful memories of a soul that blessed many individuals.

Dear Suzanne,

What fond memories we all have of David. He and I were real pals and ran around a lot in our teens. I learned a lot from him about life. Both being Methodists and our mothers' insisting that we go to church each Sunday: We did, but almost always skipped the services and drove around town.

In all the years since then we were remiss in maintaining close contact, but we all did see each other on occasions.

My heart goes out to you at this terrible time in life. We'll all miss him and his humor. He was one of my very best friends.

Sincerely, Jay Kirkpatrick

Dear Suzanne,

I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. David was a very special friend to me. The old memories and times we shared since our youth will never fade.

Love,

B J Gralino

Dear Suzanne,Jennifer and Cullen,
May the grace of God carry and sustain you at this time of trial and grief and that His Holy Spirit will bring the peace and hope to your hearts that only He can give. This is our prayer for each of you and for all who new and loved David.

With love, Rob, Sandi and children

Suzanne, Jennifer & Cullen:

My heart goes out to you at this saddest of times. I will always remember David as the "calm during the storm" at some of those very exciting soccer games when he did his best to keep Essa's coaching "voice" in check. Essa had a lot of respect for David -- maybe they are up there coaching Ramsey in a heavenly soccer game at this moment!

David and my husband, Harold Baker (who's dad was head of the Chemistry Department at Lamar for many years), must have been at Lamar about the same time. I did not realize that David was from that part of Texas until you moved back there.

May you find some peace knowing that David is at rest in God's heavenly realm. If Cullen is still in Austin, I would love to see or hear from him.

God bless,
Jane Mahmoud

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless you all in this time of heart ache and pain. But God is faithful and is with you at all times. EMANUEL...GOD with us. He IS the Prince of Peace

Uncle David,

I wish I'd have known you, the real you. It seemed like after we all grew up we saw less and less of each other and it's a shame. I never got to know you as an adult and you never really got to know me either. I do hope that you are at peace now as I'm sure Granddaddy was there to greet you. I'll see you on the other side....

"You could have come to me
I would have helped you see
You could have found a way to carry on"

"And as we all play parts of tomorrow,
Some ways we'll work and other ways we'll play.
But I know we can't all stay here forever,
So I want to write my words on the face of today
...And then they'll paint it "

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I hope to be able to visit with all of you soon - possibly if there is a service later.
With hugs,
Ethel McAnulty McCormick

I am so sorry for the way you must be feeling. I know that he is not in pain now or not suffering any more. You can have peace in that. Your life will be different now but certainly can be better now that you are no longer suffering along with him. If you need to talk please call or email.