Scholarship Information

Jon Ryan, his brother Steve, a University of Regina Rams 2007 graduate, and their family have created a scholarship in their father's name. The Bob Ryan Scholarship has been created to not only help alleviate the financial pressure of student athletes playing for the University of Regina Rams Football Club, but to also help those in need of support of cancer care and treatment at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre.

For those wishing to make a donation to the Bob Ryan Scholarship, they can contact the Rams main office at 585-5480 or download the attached Scholarship Donation Sheet. 

Bob Ryan Scholarship Fund Form 

Bob Ryan Bio

Bob Ryan was born on July 21, 1952 in Humboldt SK to Joyce (nee Hockley) and John Ryan. He grew up in St. Gregor SK until age 12 when the family moved to Regina. After graduating from O'neill High School, Bob attended the University of Regina. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts, majoring in psychology. While pursuing his degrees, he began working at the Ranch Ehrlo Society. He began as a child care worker. Throughout the years he was an integral part of growing "The Ranch" into the outstanding organization that it is today. Ranch Ehrlo Society has helped thousands of troubled and at risk youth since the 1960's.

Bob married Barb (nee Quest) in 1974. They had 4 kids, Erica, Jill, Jon, and Steve. Bob was a devoted husband and father, who was always involved in all of his kids activities, especially sports. He was the president of Saskatchewan lacrosse for a number of years. Before he passed away Bob had one of his proudest moments when he got to watch his son play football on Lambeau Field.

Bob loved watching his family grow. He gained 2 son-in-laws in 2003, Ryan Honoway and Andrew Scheer. Bob loved being a grand father (Pappy). When he passed away he had 2 grand children, Thomas and Quinn. Since his passing, the Ryan family has had 3 new additions, Grace, Bennett, and Madeline.

The Ryan family loves to talk about their beloved husband/dad/Pappi. He was a brilliant, selfless, kind, and loving man. He is missed but has left a legacy with both his family and friends.