John E.H. Ryan, 45, died on May 16, 2012, while working in Colombo, Sri Lanka. John was born October 31, 1966, in Cheltenham, England, and spent many years of his youth in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, including three years as a lifeguard.

John was educated at Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin, MD, and The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA; Master’s degree from University of Texas-Austin; and Doctoral degree from Warwick University’s School of Business in Coventry, England.

John will be remembered for his passion and commitment to reducing the human footprint on the planet while opening economic opportunities for rural communities around the world. For over 25 years, he traveled the globe seeking fellow entrepreneurs and providing opportunities to enable them to create environmentally sustainable businesses. He will be missed dearly.

He is survived by: his wife Melissa Ryan of Arlington, VA; parents Leon and Janet Ryan of Lewes, DE; brother James and sister-in-law Loretta Ryan of Seattle, WA; sister Mary and brother-in-law Mike Roth of Wilmington, DE; and brother Leon and sister-in-law Candy Ryan of Birmingham, AL.

Private family services were held in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, DE.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park or a local organization of your choice.

Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park - P. O. Box 132 - Nassau, DE 19969


Tuesday, September 18, 2012

from Ashley Ammann // Ft. Collins CO

I loved Uncle John so much, we had such a unique relationship and I so looked forward to spending the time I had with him, with him. He wasn't like everyone else when they talked to me asking about school and stuff, I mean he did, but mostly he talked to me like my opinion mattered, he made me feel important. He saw me as an equal and loved me as an equal just as he did everyone else. He never fit in our family, he was just Uncle John. He looked at the bright side of every problem, fight, or situation. When I say he didn't fit in, I mean that he was just special, he wasn't like everyone else wrapped up in there own realities. He saw everything and everyone for what it was & he knew that everyone's opinions and feelings were important and valid. He was just good, genuinely good and I know he had the most love in his heart that anyone I've met has. I didn't know Uncle John all that well but I like to think that I knew him as much as I was supposed to know him. I love Uncle John. I hope that one day I can continue his amazing efforts to help the world - I know I will go to India, I want to see what he did for my own two eyes, and I want to continue his work. I want to devote my time like he did. I love him and he will forever be in my memories as a hero, a beautiful man, and a gorgeous spirit.
I love you Uncle John,
Ashley Ammann
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