Thomas (Tommy) A Ryan peacefully passes on October 21, 2015. Tommy was born on November 13, 1944 in Yuma AZ to proud parents William Thomas and Ethyl Evelyn Ryan. He grew up in Gadsden AZ and graduated from Kofa High School in 1963. Tommy had a love of agriculture and outdoors. Tommy worked in maintenance at Malone, Advanced and Pacific International Cooling. Tommy was ingenuitive and there was never a mechanical problem he could not solve. His many ingenious inventions and creative approach to problem solving are still in use today at many of the produce coolers in the Yuma area.He is survived by his three daughters with ex-wife Sandra Ryan Morris: Renae (Donnie) Hensley, Robyn (Greg) Nelson of Gilbert AZ and Melissa (Doug) Henry 5 granddaughters Jocelyn & Jessica Hensley, Taylor & Emma Nelson, Sophie Henry and 3 Great Grandchildren.A celebration of Tommy's life will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at 3:00 PM at the home of Doug & Melissa Henry 8220 E Lorenzo Ln.One final note: To all that truly knew Tommy he was a fashion trendsetter, and if it wasn't for him none of today's young boys would know how to wear their jeans (droopy drawers)!