Ryan Shepard Simms Obituary

In loving memory of Ryan Shepard Simms (Arvada, Colorado), who departed this world on February 9, 2026 at the age of 51. Ryan leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid Ryan farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Ryan is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He is survived by: his parents, Richard Simms (Cynde) and Judi Bishop (Simms); his wife Dr. Jennifer Kelloff; his sons, Reece, Luca and Beck; his sister Heather (Simms) Schichtel (Bart); his pet Couli; his niece Samantha Schichtel; and his nephew Jack Schichtel. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in-laws and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Ryan S. Simms Memorial Fund c/o First Bank, 14827 Candelas Parkway, Arvada, CO 80007.