Ryan Mark Franklin

Ryan Mark Franklin was born October 4, 1981 and died May 18, 2016 when he was struck by a car while riding his bike. Ryan was born in Eugene, Oregon to Mark & Margaret Franklin. He was soon joined by his two younger brothers Kevin and Aaron. He attended elementary in Gladstone, Oregon and then moved to Red Bluff, California and attended junior high and high school. He graduated from Red Bluff High School in 2000. He attended Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon and played basketball as a Multnomah Ambassador. When he didn’t skip class he was working towards a degree in education. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2005. He met Amie at Multnomah, and in July of 2004 they were married at her home ranch in Idaho. They lived in Vancouver, Washington and he coached basketball at Multnomah while working at Starbucks. In 2006 they moved to Filer, Idaho and he began coaching basketball at Wendell High School. He also worked on the grounds crew at The Blue Lakes Country Club. From 2008-2013 he taught Jr. High English at Lighthouse Christian School and coached Varsity boys’ basketball. Basketball was a true passion of Ryan’s and he had an amazing ability to teach, coach, and mentor. In September of 2009 Reese (6) made Ryan a father for the first time, and he immediately became completely devoted. Emmie (4), Lucy (2), and Seth (11 months) soon followed and the family was complete. Ryan loved his kids with his whole heart. Competing continued to be important throughout Ryan’s life, but it was now a family event. Often he was at bike races, basketball games, or triathlons, but he rarely went without his cheering section. In September 2013 he was hired at the Twin Falls Fire Department. It was a lifestyle that instantly found its way into his heart. He loved the men he stood beside and considered them true brothers. He looked forward to every single day that he got to serve this community with his amazing work ethic and kind heart. He often talked of his gratefulness for the opportunity to retire serving this city that had become home to him. Ryan was a man of true integrity, compassion, humility, and humor. All who knew him would consider themselves incredibly privileged to call him a friend. Most have never known another person who was so completely committed to serving his family well and spending quality time with them while also making a lasting impact on the lives of so many students, colleagues, friends, and his community. Throughout all of his life, Ryan was anchored by his strong faith in God and his knowledge of salvation through Christ. He was amazingly devoted to serving Christ in his actions and relationships, and the light and strength of God was evident in every part of who he was. Above all else, he would have wanted his life to point others to the amazing grace and love of Jesus Christ. A memorial service will be held May 28th at 3 p.m. at the Twin Falls Reformed Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home.