With immense sadness, we announce the tragic passing of Rylan James Anderson, on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the age of 21 years.
Rylan was born in Red Deer, AB, on June 3, 2000, and had lived the past 9 years in Grande Prairie, AB, until moving to Edmonton, AB, in the summer of 2021.
Rylan will be remembered for his fierce friendships, compassion for others, and his quick and intelligent sense of humour.
If Rylan could ask how he would like to be remembered and honoured, he would ask people to be accepting of all others and to create spaces for all people to be included and welcome. He used this recipe to build incredible friendships and he would be pleased if all of us drew on his example as we carry on in life.
Rylan is survived by his parents Jon and Annette Anderson; brother Jaryn; his girlfriend Sky; grandmother Carol; grandparents Karen and Larry Lanciault; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Rylan was predeceased by his grandparents James and Jacqueline Anderson.
A Funeral Service was held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at Oliver's Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave).
A recording of the service will be accessible 1 hour after the service on Rylan's obituary on Oliver's Funeral Home website.
A Graveside will be held on Friday, June 3, 2021, at 1:00pm, at Forest Home Cemetery in Ponoka, AB. A small gathering to follow at Hudson's Green Nature and Activity Centre.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association (9713 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0T5).
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com
Olivers Funeral Home