Ryan Hodson

The Hodson Family is mourning the loss of our beloved Ryan Lane Hodson.

Ryan was born to Lenvald Ray and Dixie Marlene Hodson in Grand Junction, Colorado on July 1, 1967.

Growing up, Ryan idolized Evel Knievel and developed a daredevil spirit which stayed with him for all his days. Ryan also developed a deep connection with bicycles that grew into a passion for mountain bikes. Ryan was locally renowned because of them. With that, Ryan also developed a system to enable those who relied on or used mountain bikes the ability to attach a trailer securely to them. With this system, Ryan was featured in a news article in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel for his recycling program in which he was able to haul items of substantial size and weight.

Ryan lived in Colorado, Montana and was recently able to explore Texas, but the Grand Valley was his home. Ryan enjoyed rock hunting, fishing, deer and rabbit hunting, motorcycle riding and all the wonders the Valley has to offer.

Ryan was preceded in death by both parents, his nephew Jeremy Len and his cousin Michael Don.

Ryan is survived by his three siblings; Randie, Marla and Melinda and his cousin Kevin, who was like a brother to him. Ryan is also survived by his seven children: CeAnne, Brett, Thomas, Jared, Jeremy, Alicia, and Dessi Raelyn. Ryan was blessed with eight beautiful grandchildren; Dahlia, Kierra, Aryen, Holden, Abigail, Brody, Aurora, and Emberlynn; his nieces Tiera Dawn, Tia Marlene, Angela Dawn, Jessica Nicole and Tiffany and his nephews Matthew, Eric, Kyle, Tyler and Brandon, as well as numerous cousins and other family members.

Ryan was very much a free spirit. He loved his family, his friends, and his community. His life was one of unique individuality. A life of value and impact. A life well lived. Ryan touched many hearts and lives.

Ryan passed away April 30, 2026, at Hawthorne Park. A tree will be planted there in his memory as well as a bench dedicated to his name, for anyone, from any walk of life, to stop for a moment and enjoy the beauty that the park provides. A moment of peace. A moment of rest.

There will be a Celebration of Life to honor Ryan as well as a Memorial Service, the exact date is yet to be determined.