Ryan Noble Loveless, 32, of San Diego, California, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024.  He was born July 1, 1991, in Lafayette, IN to the loving parents Roy Douglas and Kimberly Ann (Risk) Loveless. Ryan was a graduate of McCutcheon High School and Purdue University, where he excelled academically and received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Ecological Engineering.

Following his graduation from Purdue, Ryan embarked on a journey of impactful work and exploration.  He began his career in Indianapolis before relocating to San Francisco in the summer of 2020. Accompanied by his beloved father Roy, Ryan embarked on a memorable cross-country journey in his small Chevy Trax, which included his two cats.  In 2023, Ryan settled in San Diego, where he continued to pursue his passion for environmental conservation.

Ryan dedicated himself to meaningful work, leaving a lasting impact on various environmental cleanup efforts across the country.  From the cleanup of pipeline leakage contamination in North Dakota to his involvement in the restoration efforts at the Hinkley, California groundwater contamination, made famous by Erin Brockovich, Ryan’s commitment to environmental stewardship was unwavering.  He found immense joy and fulfillment in his fieldwork, particularly during the cleanup following the 2023 East Palestine train derailment in Ohio.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Ryan adored his two feline companions, Rhaegar and Betsy, who brought him endless joy and companionship throughout his adult life.  He enjoyed musical talent and played the piano and saxophone in multiple school bands and sang in the Bach Chorale Youth Choir in New York City at Ground Zero after 911.  Ryan really enjoyed exploring other cultures and found great joy in multiple mission trips through his involvement in CUMC Youth Group including clean-up from hurricane Ike in Galveston and helping the homeless in Chicago.

Ryan is survived by his devoted parents, Roy and Kimberly Loveless, his cherished sister, Jessica DeHerdt, and his adored nieces, Lynley and Layla DeHerdt as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Mary Jo Risk, Gerald Philip Risk, Odell Loveless, Joseph Noble Loveless, Jr. and brother-in-law Corey Everett Michael DeHerdt.

Ryan will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by numerous friends, including his special companions:  Hayley Morris, Alaina Wastl, Kiley Moore, Ashley Powell, Cayla Irlbeck, Rachel Hazen, and Emily Howard.

A memorial service to celebrate Ryan’s life will be held on Saturday, June 1^st with visitation from 12:00pm until the time of the service at 2:00 pm at Christ United Methodist Church, 3610. 18^th Street, Lafayette, Indiana. Ryan’s final resting place will be at Meadow View Cemetery in Lafayette. A potluck dinner will follow at the church. Family and friends are invited to bring a covered dish and enjoy the stories and fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Ryan to:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) West Central Indiana, 615 N 18th Street, Suite 104, Lafayette, IN 47904 or https://nami-wci.org/donate-and-membership/
• Pride Lafayette, Inc., 640 Main Street, Lafayette, IN  47901 or https://www.pridelafayette.org/give/
• Christ United Methodist Church, 3610 S. 18^th Street, Lafayette, IN  47909 or https://christumchurch.org/giving/

Or by planting a tree in Ryan’s memory, honoring his commitment to environmental conservation and mental health advocacy.