Ryder Wesley Mellem-Beach, 2

Ryder Wesley Mellem-Beach, 2, “earned his angel wings” on Thursday Jan, 29, 2015, due to a fall. 

Ryder was born on Nov. 11, 2012, in Kalispell. He came into this world three months early and weighing only 2 pounds, 1 ounce. He fought a tremendous battle to survive; he spent the days in NICU and he grew into a healthy loving average 2-year-old boy. 

Ryder loved his music, his toys and all the animals around him. His favorite was dancing with his momma. He was here a short time but had a huge impact on the lives of many.

Ryder is survived by his mom Melissa Grace Mellem, father Roland L. Beach Jr., and his buddy Trevin Eno!; his two brothers, Kaiden and Gavin Mellem Beach; grandparents, Anncherie Mellem, Chris Reciardie, Diane and Larry Knutson, Skip and Shelby Beach; and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins.

“He is with his Papa Mark now.”

A memorial celebration of Ryder will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 4, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Come celebrate and rejoice his send off to the afterlife. 

To send a note of condolence to the family, please go to www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.