Jared Ryan Dill

June 9, 1985 - August 5, 2007

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Tuesday 8/14, 6:00 pm

Jared Ryan DillJared Ryan, beloved and cherished son of Tracie, David and Tommy, died as a result of an automobile accident, August 5, 2007 in Williston, North Dakota.Jared made an early and hurried entry into this world on June 9, 1985 in Midland, and he never slowed down. Jared attended, Emerson Elementary, Goddard Jr. High and Midland High School. After school, Jared went on the road. He worked for Dawson Geophysical, Trace, Epoch and Key Energy. Jared was a very social person and he never met a stranger, in fact one of his teachers once told him that if there was a class in socializing, he would make straight A's! Those that know Jared will remember his quick smile that could brighten any room, and his quick wit. Jared always had a story to tell and would have the room entertained for hours. Jared was adventurous as soon as he was mobile. His dream was to see everything in the world and go everyplace. We spent hours talking of the trips we would take and all the fun we would have. Jared was lucky enough to see a lot of the United States as after high school he chose jobs that would allow him to travel. He had lived in Pennsylvania, California, Wyoming and North Dakota and in the few short years we had him he has visited so many other places. Jared's favorite place on earth was Denver, Colorado and being on the ski slopes. He always found things he loved everywhere, but West Texas was his home because his family was here. Jared was known as a free spirit and for his love of off-roading, particularly on four-wheelers, as well as hunting, playing golf, skiing and mountain biking. His smile could light up a room, and he had an infectious and outgoing personality. He wasn't too bad on a guitar either, being able to play countless songs from memory. We will always have a part of Jared with us because on December 24, 2004, Jared and Elizabeth had a son, Tanner Ryan, who looks so very much like his Daddy and has his quicksilver personality. Jared Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wesley and Vondell Williams, Wes and Janice Morgan and Francis X. Waters.He is survived by his adoring parents, Tracie and David Waters of Midland and Tommy Dill of Brownfield; his son, Tanner Ryan Dill and Jared's best friend in the whole world, Elizabeth Bilbrey of Odessa; his brothers, Joshua Dill of Brownfield, Geoff Waters and Matthew Waters of Midland; his sister, Sallie Dill of Brownfield; his Grammie, Anne Waters of Virginia Beach Virginia and his Granny, Pearl Pruitt of Brownfield; his aunts and uncles, Pam and Steve Eames of San Antonio, Wes and Sheila Williams of Houston, Rickey and Rosa Dill of Brownfield, Roy and Carolyn Dill of Odessa, Tiffany and Jim Cody, Zach Weston of Lubbock, Tom and Mary Waters of Lawton, OK, Pat and Jackie Waters of Beeville and Laurie Waters of Winterlake, CO; numerous great aunts and uncles and cousins and the host of friends that Jared made from coast to coast.Jared was with us for such a short time, but I thank God with all my heart that he blessed us with the time we had. Jared was a wonderful young man with a heart as "big as Texas" as they say. He left us with so many wonderful memories and as long as you remember him, he will live on in all of us. To all that knew Jared, please write down your memories, stories, whatever you remember of him. The times you shared good and bad. Tanner will be able in years to come to learn who his father was through you. Please mail them to Tracie Waters, PO Box 6014, Midland, TX 79704.Please join Jared Ryan's family on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 6:00 PM at Golf Course Road Church of Christ to remember Jared.The family suggest memorials be made to MADD, 6070 Gateway East, STE 217, El Paso, TX 79905 or to the Scholarship Fund for Tanner Ryan Dill at Community National Bank, c/o Lyndia Benton, PO Box 3903, Midland, TX 79701.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Tuesday 8/14, 6:00 pm

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Sorry for your lose, Jared will be missed dearly. I had the pleasure of knowing this great youngman. My family's prays are with you and him.

Tracie, David & Family. I am so sorry that I did not get Jared's Guitar to you in time for the memorial. Tracie i knew that it really would have meant alot to be there for you. I have thought about you all every day since this tragedy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Layne, Tim & C'Anna.

Tracie & David Please know that All my thoughts are with you. from all of us at the Dr.'s Office. cindy

Just wanted you to know that all us of here at First Basin were so sorry to hear about your son. May God Bless and comfort your family.

Thinking about you all. Again please let us know if you need anything. Take care. Jared is going to be missed by all.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Josh--I wanted to tell you how sorry I was to hear about Jared. I remember how he followed you around and waited for you after school. He was a neat young man. I kept up with you thrugh Jared as long as he was at Emerson. I am glad to know you are still in the area. Please accept my sympathy in the death of your little brother and please relay this message to your family.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. My family and I were very blessed to be able to get to know Jared. He was a very outgoing and free spirited person and touched our lives in a way he will never know! He will be greatly missed by all of us. I have a poem that was very comforting to me going through the tough times and I would like to share it with you. A LETTER FROM HEAVEN...Written and copyrighted by Ruth Ann Mahaffey To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I’m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there’s no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you. It’s good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, They’ll be here later on. I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan. There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man.” God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the day’s chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years. Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were to tell you , you wouldn’t understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o’er. I’m closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain; Then you can say to God at night....”My day was not in vain. And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go. When you’re walking down the street and you’ve got me on your mind; I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it’s time for you to go...from that body to be free. Remember you’re not going...you’re coming here to me.

My prayers are with all of you. My daughter Lacey got to know your son while he was here in Williston, she has sent a letter along with some pictures she has with Jared and herself and Ashley a friend of my daughters who also got to know Jared. Bless you all, and our thoughts are with you.

My prayers go out to the Dill Family and Elizabeth. May God be with you all and comfort you through this hard time. Jared was a great guy and definitely had an "infectious personality." He was a great friend and will be missed by all that new him.

Never met Jared Ryan, but feel like we know him from his beautiful momma. I got to know her thru Ellis Funeral Home and the years I ran escorts for them as a police officer. In Jan 04 our Angela went home from a tragic choice someone else made. I know that her and Jared are happier and are watching us that have to wait a litte longer. God bless you Jard, rest in peace, and to the family..we love you..and are praying for you..The bob lester family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.