Ryan was born on September 1, 1973 in Walsh, CO to Jerry and Marsha Moller. He moved to Fritch as a child, where he graduated from high school in 1991. He then moved to Amarillo, where he graduated from Amarillo College before attending TTUHSC, receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Upon graduation from Texas Tech he began his career working as an Occupational Therapist at several different Rehabilitation and Therapy facilities in Amarillo. He continued as an OT until a disability cut his career short several years ago. Ryan was known to have a kind heart, especially for dogs and cats. He devoted much of his time and money to rescuing pets throughout the panhandle. As a friend or loved one, you could not find someone who was more loyal or generous than Ryan.

He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Marsha Moller of Amarillo; daughter, Matney Layne Moller of Amarillo; step daughter, Chelsea Grizzle of San Antonio; 2 brothers, Lance Moller of West Palm Beach, FL and Jud Moller and wife Corrie of Amarillo; nieces and nephews, MaKenzie, Riley, Noah, Jackson and Samantha; close friends, Michael and Tillie Huland and their daughters, Sydney and Averi, and granddaughter, Adelaide; David "Jr." Cates, who was like a son to him, as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles who will miss him greatly.