"Tom, thank you for letting us know of Ryan's passing. We were not aware, and are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ryan, Joan and the rest of your wonderful family. We look forward to seeing you, and giving you a big hug. George and Cathy"
In loving memory of
Ryan Michael Irick
May 29, 1988 - December 25, 2013
Ryan Michael Irick, 25, of Carmel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. He was born to Thomas Michael Irick and the late Joan Fullam Irick on May 29, 1988. Ryan graduated from Carmel High School and was continuing his studies at IUPUI at the time of his death with the hopes of earning a degree in physical therapy.
Ryan was a promising young athlete, running on the Clay Junior High School record setting 4 X 100 relay team, and he was Carmel High School's freshman kicker and fullback. In his later years, Ryan became an avid cyclist, constantly pushing himself physically to improve. The Colts were Ryan's favorite passion, and he made a daily effort to never miss an episode of Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption. When not playing or watching sports, Ryan took great joy in reading James Patterson books with his loyal dog Riley by his side. According to Ryan, the three greatest shows ever made were Seinfeld, the Simpsons, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. And he was always quick to assure you of this opinion. This appreciation for great comedy was reflected in his tremendous sense of humor, and magnetic personality that charmed most everyone he encountered. Above all else, Ryan cherished spending time with his family, where he was a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and friend.
Ryan is survived by his father, Tom Irick, brother, Matt Irick, sister, Stephanie Drewry, brother-in-law, Chris Drewry, nieces, Emma and Grace Drewry, nephew, Jackson Drewry, grandmother, Connie Fullam, aunts and uncles, Jay and Mary Lou Irick, Diane and Carlos Bahr, Peter Fullam, and Carol and Rory Brito.
Services for Ryan will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014. There will be a viewing at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 5692 Central Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed immediately by a celebration of life mass officiated by Father Robert Sims. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made towards traumatic brain injury research. Please make any donations payable to: "Indiana University Foundation" with "In Memory of Ryan Irick for TBI Research" in the memo area. Mailing address for donation is: IU School of Medicine c/o IU Foundation P.O. Box 660245 Indianapolis, 46266-0245. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leppert Mortuary & Crematory, Nora Chapel. You are invited to visit the website: www.leppertmortuary.com to leave on line condolences.
Tributes
"Tom, Stephanie and Matt - we are so sad to hear of Ryan's passing. We will forever remember his smiling face from those early years at Carmel Day School and the many good times he spent with Nick at our house and at yours. You are always in our prayers. Much love, Shari and Doug "
"Tom: Sorry to hear about the passing of Ryan. Anything I can do please let me know. God Bless. Steve Hohlier"
"Ryan was only six months older than our eldest child, Claire, and we can deeply empathize with your family's grief. If there is a God in heaven I say the Irick's have had ENOUGH!"
"Tom and family, We are so sorry to hear about Ryan. We are thinking of you during this difficult time."
"Sending love and prayers to you, Tom, and also to Stephanie & Matt. I pray that our Lord will be with all of you during this very difficult time. Love, Rose"
"Tom know that u are in our prayers during this difficult time. May God give u comfort hope and peace. Sincerely Carol and Rory "