Bruce Ronald Ryan

June 2, 1946 - March 20, 2018

Bruce Ronald Ryan, 71, of Lebec, California went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was born in Carlinville, Illinois on June 2, 1946, to the late Thelma (Sandahl) and Walter Ryan. He graduated from Gillespie Community High School and served 4 years in the United States Navy. Having his mind set on being a cowboy, he moved to California to pursue his dream. He married Gail (Casuccio) of PA in 1970 in Hanford, Ca. He worked for a couple of small ranches in the Kern/Tulare Counties and then settled in Kern County on Tejon Ranch where he worked for over 40 years. Bruce (Pappy) was an inspiration to many. Handing the reins to his son/grandsons/granddaughter, who still work and love the cowboy/ranching way of life. Enjoying the simple things, his love for God, country, his Mama, family, and friends was felt in his presence and conversation. He had a passion for the outdoors, ranching, fishing, cooking, and woodworking. He was also persuaded on occasion to do some modeling for commercials and advertisements. He basically showed up in his cowboy work clothes. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Gail Ryan of Lebec, Ca. and his siblings Oli Moscardelli of Gillespie, IL, Geri (Don) Orso of Noxon, MT, Ruth (Dick) Gobble of Heron, MT, Milo (Pam) Ryan of Byhalia, MS, and Dennis (Judy) Ryan of Collierville, TN. His son Joe (Bonnie) Ryan, CA, 8 grandchildren Steven (Maddi) Ryan, Joey Pietrandrea, Chad (Cassie) Ryan, Nicole (Don) May, Brandon (Brooke) Ryan, Jacob (Kim) Ryan, Charlie Pietrandrea, Jessica Ryan, 13 Great- grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Bruce was preceded in death by his first wife Janie McGee, sister Doris Adcock, brother Tom Ryan, and son Michael Pietrandrea A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Bakersfield National Cemetery 10:45 A.M. please arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior. Pastor Mark McGinty -Officiating