Ryan Willson

Ryan Willson, 60, of Livingston, MT and Naknek, AK, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home in Livingston, after a long struggle with cancer.Ryan was born on November 15, 1960, in Livingston. He was the son of Wilbur Archibald Willson and Vonetta Kay Willson. Ryan attended Livingston schools. He moved to Naknek, AK, in 1990 and lived there for 30 years working various jobs but was mainly self-employed as a Commercial Salmon Fisherman up until poor health forced him to quit.Ryan enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and walking with his dog, Bristol. Ryan was blessed with a unique sense of humor and will be remembered for his infectious laugh.Ryan was preceded in death by his parents. Ryan is survived by his daughter, Cassie (Patrick) Cain; grandchildren, Denali Eddy, Caleah Eddy, and Lily Cain, all of Minot, ND; sister, Julie (Bill) Brown of Valrico, FL; brothers, Tim (Colleen) Willson of Livingston, MT and Kerry Willson of Livingston, MT; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.No services are planned. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.