George Ryan Obituary

When I was in around 3rd grade I came home from school and there was this super handsome man in our living room watching the Cubs play on TV. He was in military attire with shiny black boots. I found out he was my cousin Corky, who I heard about but never got to meet. I was so shy, but couldn´t take my eyes off of him. I could tell quickly that he too was a huge Cubs fan. I never forgot that first encounter and told him about it when he was visiting my mom at 8 Point Lake. He and my mom were real buddies during their youth, and she always had a special place in her heart for her cousin Cork. God bless you all during this difficult time. Sincerely, Gayle Gutchak

Dad Ryan, a sweetheart and quick wit - I'll miss you always - thank you for being so kind to me over the years. xo "Favorite Daughter" Kris

George and Carolyn celebrating Mother's Day 2018 with Kellee and Kris at the Broadmoor Hotel.

Dad and I at a baseball game, Kris and I took him to see his beloved Cubs when they came to Denver to play the Rockies.

Dad celebrated his 90th birthday in the middle of the initial Covid pandemic so we couldn't throw him a proper party. Instead, Mom coordinated a drive-by birthday party at the house so his friends could wish him well at a distance (I coordinated the yard sign rental that was installed the night before, hence the evening and daytime pics). He was quite pleased, check out his flex pose in the evening pic!

George and Carolyn celebrating their 60th anniversary at Kellee and Kris' house.

George and Kellee at Kellee's Air Force retirement ceremony, March 1, 2010.

The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Mr. Ryan´s service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or [email protected]. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO

We became friends with George and Carolyn while eating Saturday breakfast at the then-Olive Branch restaurant in Colorado Springs. We met every Saturday at 9:00. A table of four soon grew to eight, with the Reeds and Steele's joining us. George became the table Mayor and held court every Saturday morning. The breakfast group has gone their separate ways now, but George was the centerpiece of the Saturday social hour. We spent many hours with George and Carolyn at our homes and enjoyed all the good times and homemade ice cream on their patio. USAF Msgt Ryan will be missed but always in our hearts. Until then, thank you for your time spent with us. John and Paula Bray, Summerville SC.

George and his mother

Clockwise from top, L to R - Carolyn, Terry, George, John, Shirley (Tom's wife), Tom, Marlene (John's wife).