Ryan was missing for 10 years. They found his body on June 6, 2008 in Emery County near where his truck was parked. They believe he tripped and fell and the gun he was wearing was accidentally discharged. He died from a gun shot wound.

Ryan Roy Thayn was born Aug. 11, 1973 in Price to Randy and Loralie Thayn. He left us Nov. 4, 1998.

Ryan graduated from Carbon High School in 1991 and he later attended the College of Eastern Utah.

Ryan was an all-star baseball player and loved to coach his younger brothers.

Ryan loved to watch the Utah Jazz and the Oakland Raiders.

Ryan's passion for fishing and hunting developed into taxidermy, which he enjoyed for several years. He stuffed many animals for himself, family and friends.

Ryan's work included repair duties at Mine West and a well operator for Seely Oil Company in Mounds.

Ryan was a strong, reserved person with a dry, witty personality.

Ryan was extremely loved and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.