Ryan Hunter Brubaker is the son of Russell Brubaker (deceased) and Tami Letters. He came into this world on October 11th, 1988. The joy of his life is Ava Jade Brubaker. She is 2. He is loved by his sisters, Rebecca Brubaker Dye, Shira Timmons, Rachel Timmons and Sarah Timmons as well as his grandmother, Gloria Ford and his nephew, Jaelyn Brubaker. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Russell Brubaker, Bruce Shirey and Donald Ford, also his grandmother, Irene Brubaker.


Ryan served in the Air Force in security forces from 2008-2014. At the time of discharge he was a staff sergeant. He received awards and recognition for 3 overseas deployments, global war on terrorism expeditionary medal and service ribbon, meritorious unit, good conduct medal, national defense service medal, longevity service, USAF NCO graduation and small arms expert marksmanship.

During his military service Ryan received his certification as a personal trainer and health coach. Upon returning home he enrolled at Tulsa Community College, receiving his associate's degree in Applied Science in fire/emergency medical service in spring of 2018, graduating on the President and Dean's honor roll. He went on to graduate from EMT school in 2018, in preparation to become a fire fighter.

Anyone who knew Ryan knew he was an outdoorsman extraordinaire. His love of nature and animals was only exceeded by his love of hunting and fishing. He was serious about being healthy and found great comfort and pride in working out as a way to combat depression and physical pain. He loved sharing his passions with his nephew and friends. Ryan aspired to find a livelihood that would help people, like fire fighting. More than anything Ryan loved his Ava and being her father. THIS WAS HIS GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AND JOY.

Following the memorial service on Friday, at Moore's Rosewood Chapel November 30th, at 10:00am, Ryan will be cremated in his dress blues and interred at Fort Gibson National Cemetery where his Papa Don is now buried.