Obituary of Ryan D. Winslow

WARRENSBURG Ryan D. Winslow, 24, of 1 Ashe Drive, passed away Monday, May 29, 2006, at Albany Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained from a boating accident on Lake George. Born July 23, 1981, in Glens Falls, he was the beloved son of Bryan H. and Donne-Lynn Winslow of Warrensburg. He was a member of the Warrensburg Central High School, Class of 1999. Having a keen interest in sports, Ryan was a three season athlete and received many honors. Ryan went on to graduate cum laude from Ithaca College in 2003, with a degree in Business Administration. He was a member of Sigma Iota Epsilon, an honorary management fraternity. While at Ithaca, Ryan was was also a member of the Ithaca Bombers football team. His personality and business background helped him be successful in sales and marketing, and he was employed as a local project coordinator/account executive at Champlain Stone Inc. Having spent much time at his family's home on Treasure Point, Ryan especially loved boating, kayaking and wakeboarding on Lake George. In winter you could find him snowboarding or skiing at Gore or Hickory. He also enjoyed golf, biking, and played basketball every week with his friends. Ryan will be remembered for his beautiful smile and laugh and his wonderful sense of humor. He loved his family and his special circle of friends. He had a love for life and adventure. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Donald M. Borth, a local attorney; his uncle, Bob Borth; and his paternal grandmother, Alice Winslow. Besides his parents, survivors include two sisters, Robin Mahler and her husband, Jeff, and Carrie Winslow, all of Warrensburg; his paternal grandfather, Howard Winslow of Stony Creek; and his maternal grandmother, Marie Borth, of Warrensburg. Ryan loved spending time with his niece, Autumn Mahler, and nephews, Hunter Mahler and Max Richards. Ryan was the best son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend anyone could ask for. He blessed our lives every day. A celebration of Ryan's life will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Glen Street, Glens Falls, on Friday, June 2, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Paul Wagner officiating. The church will be open at 10 a.m. for prayer and meditation. A graveside service will follow at Warrensburg Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Joel Baker, John Baker, Josh Baker, Ed Carpenter, Cormack DePan, Mike Egan, Matt Maciariello, and Matt Randall. Honorary pallbearers are, Dan McTague and Darrell Grant. In lieu of flowers,. donations may be made to Warrensburg Central School Scholarship Association for the Ryan Winslow Memorial Scholarship, Warrensburg, NY 12885. Please visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolence and directions.