Ryan Brady, 42

Ryan Michael Brady, 42, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Ryan was born Sept. 16, 1981, in Boise, Idaho, to Ronald and Sheila Brady. He moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, in 1988. Ryan attended Sandpoint High School and was a member of the varsity football team.

After high school, Ryan moved to Oregon and enjoyed life the way young men do. He liked to have a good time and enjoyed several adventures throughout the years. He returned to Sandpoint and worked as a drywaller before starting his career in painting. He started his own business, 3 Aces Painting, in 2019.

Ryan became a father to Mia in 2007. He loved being a dad and was always happiest when spending time with his daughter. They enjoyed hunting for mushrooms and antlers, and going on father/daughter dinner dates. Ryan always loved a good yard sale and was gifted at finding unique treasures at thrift stores. He was also a very talented artist. Ryan was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and enjoyed following the Seattle Mariners baseball team.

Ryan left this earth a hero. He was able to positively impact the lives of five families through organ donation and was able to give a direct donation of a kidney to a family friend in Texas.

Ryan is survived by his daughter, Mia Brady (Brenda Gaddis) of Sandpoint; mother Sheila Brady (Al Tomasello) of Tahuya, Wash.; father Ron Brady, (Kathleen Hill) of Spokane, Wash.; sister Erin (Bob) Bristol of Sandpoint; niece Stella Brown of Sandpoint; paternal grandmother Rosemary Brady, and girlfriend Grace Sarmiento of Spokane. 

He was preceded in death by his nephew, Warren Bristol; and his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather.

A celebration of Ryan’s life will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Ryan’s online memorial at lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.