Ryan Michael Matson

November 22, 1976 - April 29, 2022

Ryan Michael Matson passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Rockford, Michigan. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Kristi Matson, of whom he met in 7th grade, dated throughout high school and later went on to marry in 2011. “When death takes my hand, I will hold you with the other and promise to find you in every lifetime.” He is survived by his step-children Kendall, Kylen, and Kaden Reister, whom he loved fiercely and his daughter Rachael Ells, whom was always in his heart, near or far. Brother Chad(Jennifer)Matson, Brother in law Todd (Katie) Young, parents Randy and Cyndie Matson, and mother in law Diane Young, many aunts, uncles and friends. Ryan laughed loudly, cared deeply, and loved intensely. He was passionate about everything he did and had a desire to gain as much knowledge about the world as he could take in. He loved cooking, playing guitar, socializing with family and friends and music. He was always happy to help out and would do anything for anyone without question. The world was a better place with him in it and he will be missed by all who knew him. A Visitation will be held Thursday May 5, 2022 from 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations can be made to I Understand.