Ryan Doss

Ryan Alan Doss, age 37, formerly of Holt, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2024 in Grand Rapids, MI. The son of Greg & Debra Doss, he was born on April 28, 1987 in Lansing, MI. Ryan graduated from Holt High School in 2005, where he lettered in both football and track. Ryan moved to Grand Rapids, MI in 2018 for employment. That is what started his fascination and passion for everything that the Lake Michigan lakeshores had to offer. Whether he was hiking the many trails, camping, kayaking, or enjoying the many beaches, Ryan took advantage of it all. He was also very computer savvy, enjoyed reading, and loved to play his guitars for his friends and family. Ryan leaves behind his loving and supportive parents, Greg & Debra Doss of Grand Rapids; his loving sister and brother-in-law, Erika & Kyle Durocher of Allendale; his adored nephew, Christian; and his very special grandmother, Sondra Schnipke, who he affectionally referred to as "Kitty Grandma". Sondra adored Ryan, she could often be seen attending his many sporting events, always supporting him and his team. They enjoyed walking the river trails or simply spending quality time together. She was present for it all, Ryan loved her very much. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Tammie & Mark Lewandowsky, Steve Moore, Julie & Larry Pickett, Todd Schnipke, Ron Doss, and Sue (John) Strachota; and his beloved cousins, Justin (Chelsie) Pickett, Bradon, Carter, Brielle, Breanna (Max) Ballinger, Marissa Moore, Taylor Lewandowsky, Tanner (Erikka) Lewandowsky, Annistyn, Nixon, Austin (Presley) Lewandowsky, Asher, Ellis, Heather (Troy) Wierman, Allen (Sherri) Robinson, Carleigh Robinson, Ellie Robinson, Renee Doss, Kayleigh Soukup, Mason Soukup, and many extended family members. Ryan was preceded in death by is loving grandparents, Johnny & Lenell (McCoy) Doss; Col. (Ret.) Alan L. Schnipke; his great-grandparents, LTG (Ret.) Clarence & Bernice Schnipke; and his canine brother, Pepper. But above all, Ryan loved his faith, his family, and his many friends and their families. In honoring Ryan's final wishes, he was a Gift of Life donor. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, the family would like all donations to be designated to the Humane Society of West Michigan in Ryan's memory. (https://www.hswestmi.org/) A celebration of life for Ryan will be announced at a later date. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Ryan's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ryan Doss, please visit our flower store.