Ryan Vanderveer Obituary (1970 - 2025)

Ryan Glenn Vanderveer was born April 29th, 1970, in Bakersfield, CA, and was the youngest of three children born to Cleddie Leon Vanderveer and Glenna Sue (Reid) Vanderveer. He was a graduate of Wonderview High School and later went to culinary school, became an EMT, obtained his CDL and became a truck driver working for many different trucking companies, and pursued his true passion, becoming a certified diving instructor. He loved working at The Scuba School in Morrilton which is owned by his close friends. He was always ready to tell a story about the technical aspects of diving to anyone that would listen. Ryan loved his family and friends and was known for his kind heart. He loved to shop for Christmas gifts, carefully considering what each person would be most excited to receive. He would give you the shirt off his back. He was a wonderful father, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew and loved him. He departed this life on November 22, 2025, at the age of 55, from a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his son, Caleb Vanderveer; two brothers, Robbie Vanderveer and wife, Amber, Reid Vanderveer and wife, Gena; nephews Joel Vanderveer, Justin Vanderveer, and Connor Barnes; nieces Brooke Archie, Olivia Vanderveer, Kaitlyn Gutierrez (Vanderveer) and husband Daniel, Lauren Vanderveer, Allie Vanderveer, Caitlin Isely, and Raelyn Vanderveer; plus many great nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends. The family wishes to thank special friends who were more like family to Ryan, Glen and Lynn Masker.