09/30/2026
Yesterday, we lost a very special part of The Country Way family.
For the past 16 months, Ryan and Shonna have faced an incredibly difficult journey together. There were hard days, hopeful days, moments of good news and moments that asked more of them than anyone should have to give.
Yesterday, Ryan earned his angel wings.
Ryan has always been a quiet but important presence behind The Country Way. A supporter, a sounding board, a guiding hand and someone who believed deeply in this store and in the community that surrounds it.
And that community has surrounded Ryan and Shonna with so much love over these past 16 months.
Today, we simply want to say thank you.
Thank you, Ryan, for the part you played in the story of The Country Way. For your support, your guidance and the many ways you helped shape what it is today.
And to Shonna and the kids, we are holding you close as you begin to navigate what comes next. You are surrounded by so much love.
Many of you have followed Ryan and Shonna’s journey and have asked about them along the way. If you would like to leave a message, a memory, or simply some love for Shonna and the family in the comments, please do. We will make sure those messages reach them.
Rest easy, Ryan. You will always be part of The Country Way story. ❤️
Memorial site for Ryan Saari (1973 - 2026). Obituary, photos and life stories. Friends and family can contribute and share memories…