Ryan Christopher Boland, 60, of Fulton, passed away on April 22, 2024 at the University ofMissouri Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on July 9, 1963, to Frederick Boland and Sandra (Collins) Boland in Kansas City, Missouri. He had many fond memories from growing up on the family farm in Powersville, Missouri, with his parents and three brothers, Timothy, Brock, and Brandt. He graduated from Unionville High School in 1981, then he went on to college at Northeast Missouri State University, now Truman University.
Ryan was united in marriage to Kati (Killen) Boland on June 7, 2014, she survives his passing.
Ryan worked as the sports editor for the Fulton Sun for nearly 30 years and was most recently employed with Dollar General Warehouse. He enjoyed going to concerts, reading, and traveling. Most of all, Ryan loved spending time with his friends and family.
Those left to cherish Ryan’s memory are his wife; mother; daughters, Jordyn Christensen (Mitchell) and Ryli Leader (Nick); son, Kevin Wallace; brothers, Brock Boland (Annell) and Brandt Boland (Brooke); grandchildren, Maxwell and Lola Christensen and Reagan Leader; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, father, and brother, Tim Boland.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Maupin Funeral Home with Steve Mallinckrodt officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Super Sam Foundation, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd., Fulton, MO 65251.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com
