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Ryan Christopher Bosley

October 6th, 2003 - March 24th, 2026

Kane Funeral Home

10/06/2003 - 03/24/2026 Ryan Christopher Bosley, was born on October 6, 2003, in Pueblo, Colorado, to his loving parents, Michael and Denise Bosley. He was the middle child of three siblings, joining his older sister, Lauren, and younger brother, Sean. Ryan was first baptized as an infant in 2003 in Bozeman, Montana. His godparents, Pam and Tom Minyard, stood alongside Michael and Denise during his early years and remained a source of support for the family. After dedicating his life to Christ in 2024, Ryan made the personal decision to be baptized again at Bethesda Worship Center as a public declaration of his faith. When Ryan was 15 months old, the Bosley family moved to Germany, where he began attending German kindergarten at age three. Because of his height, maturity, intelligence, inquisitive nature, and enthusiasm for life, teachers often assumed he was older than he was. Ryan quickly absorbed the German language and spoke it fluently despite English being spoken at home. A natural leader even at a young age, he frequently helped teach his peers, not because he was asked, but because he understood things others didn't. His intuitive intelligence became a defining trait throughout his life, and learning and sharing what he learned became part of his everyday interactions. To Ryan, no problem was unsolvable. Ryan's lifelong love of the outdoors began during his years in Germany and grew into a desire to experience everything life had to offer, including hiking, backpacking, camping, fly-fishing, hunting, and most recently, skiing. Passionate and endlessly curious, he often acted impulsively as a child. Larger than life both literally and figuratively, Ryan never fit neatly into a box. He approached life fully committed and eager for every new challenge. Naturally questioning, he sought understanding before compliance, driven by an innate search for truth and knowledge. A German church event he attended in third grade sparked an early interest in faith, nurturing a spiritual curiosity his parents encouraged. Ryan was both frugal and generous, preferring never to be indebted and always wanting to be the giver. He once described himself as "a bouncing black goat in a family of white sheep," unafraid to stand out with his gregarious and loving personality. Though driven toward excellence and frustrated by mistakes, he never hesitated to laugh at himself, often jumping up after a public fall and declaring, "I'm okay!" The family lived in Germany for ten years before relocating to Alabama. For the first time, Ryan struggled to find his place despite his naturally outgoing personality. He missed the outdoor lifestyle and academic challenges he had known before. In sixth grade, he began playing the trombone, beginning a musical journey that would become central to his life. Academically gifted, Ryan consistently excelled in school. After returning to Sheridan in 2018 as a freshman at Sheridan High School, he maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout his high school career, considering a 93 his "low" grade. During his sophomore year, he developed a strong interest in health and athletics, becoming fascinated with the complexities of the human body while participating in track and cross-country. Ryan's love of music flourished during high school. He earned All-State Orchestra honors as a sophomore and repeated the achievement during his junior and senior years. He was also selected for All-State Jazz Band and All-Northwest Band, and in his senior year became the only student selected for the All-National Band. At the University of Wyoming, he pursued a double major in Music and Physiology. Always eager to learn from experience, he adjusted his ambitious academic pace after taking 19 credits his first year, adding an extra year to balance his studies with recreation and personal growth. His goal was to apply to the WWAMI medical program and become a physician, having already shadowed numerous doctors while thoughtfully planning how to balance career and family life. Ryan seemed to know everyone and was recognized wherever he went. He formed friendships easily and had a gift for making people feel seen, valued, and loved. Deeply compassionate and empathetic, he sometimes apologized so often that friends had to set limits. As many said, "He would give you the shirt off his back, and if he couldn't, he would go buy you one." Ryan often said, "I just want to help people," and he lived with authenticity and integrity that reflected those words. In his final two years, he began mastering acoustic guitar to support his growing passion for worship music. Though generous with others, Ryan rarely asked for help himself, believing he needed to learn life's lessons firsthand. Yet he never needed to learn the same lesson twice. Naturally frugal and minimalistic, he once arrived at NebWyoDak Camp in 2021 with only a small backpack for an entire week. While others brought suitcases and bedding, he declined the chance to return home for more supplies, simply saying, "I'll figure it out." That experience humbled him and inspired a shift toward intentional planning. Ryan became known for his detailed five-year, ten-year, and lifetime plans, even hourly schedules, while always reserving time for the people he loved most. Ryan developed a long history with camp ministry, first as a camper and later as a counselor. In 2021, he joined Bethesda Worship Center and immediately began serving. He especially loved working with children, whose energy and joy matched his tender heart and playful spirit. Known for wearing pineapple socks and a pink hat at kids' camps, Ryan made sure no child ever felt left out. He participated wholeheartedly in every activity, sang and played guitar on the worship team, joined small groups and Bible studies, and served with sincerity and contagious dedication. In 2025, he co-led worship at Communion America, representing Wyoming at the National Mall during 50 hours of worship and intercession for the nation. Zealous in his faith, Ryan lived according to his convictions, even when it came at personal cost. In 2025, he was forced to resign from a free medical clinic where he worked after advocating for patients' ability to include faith and prayer as part of their healing process. Motivated by his desire to help others through both science and compassion, A loyal and devoted friend, Ryan possessed an extraordinary capacity for love and depth. He cultivated a vibrant spiritual life grounded in prayer and a sincere desire to know and experience God, hoping everyone he met would encounter the same love of Jesus he had found. This chapter may be closed, but the story's just begun, for the seeds of kindness, hope, love, and faith are sown. Ryan is survived by all whose hearts are now breaking. His light burned brightly for all the world to see, and his legacy will far outlast his too-short years on this earth, having touched countless lives. A private family viewing will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Champion Kane Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ignite Wesleyan Church,in Sheridan, WY. Pastor Scott Lee officiating. A cookie reception will immediately follow. If you are unable to attend the service click on the link below please. https://ignitewesleyan.org/ For those in Laramie, you may go to the Gryphon Theater, at 710 E. Garfield, to watch the live stream from the service in Sheridan,WY. Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/ Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

Publication date: April 2nd, 2026