Ryan Travis North

Ryan was born In New Haven, Connecticut, the son of Bob and Margie North. His family moved to West Dover, Vermont when he was a young boy. Ryan grew up on the slopes of Mount Snow with his siblings, Sharon and Bob, and countless friends from near and far. His dedication to ski racing took him around the world as a member of Burke Mountain Academy, The United States Ski Team, and The University of Colorado. Ryan married his best friend, Bethany, in 2003, and they welcomed their daughter, Spencer, to the world the following year. They resided in West Dover for many years until recently moving to Manchester, Vermont. Ryan enjoyed motocross, biking, skiing, spoiling their pets, and spending vacations with his family on Siesta Key in Florida. He was most proud of his daughter's academic and athletic accomplishments, and of the kind young women she has become. Ryan is survived by his wife, Bethany (Spencer), and daughter, Spencer, of Manchester, Vermont. He is survived by his mother, Margaret, of Sarasota, Florida; and was predeceased by his father, Robert. He is also survived by his siblings, Sharon (North) Vilcins and husband, Ken, of Wilmington, North Carolina; and Robert North III and wife, Amanda, of Manchester, Vermont. Ryan will also be missed by his in-laws, Judy Spencer of Lyndonville, Vermont, Jessica (Spencer) Angell and husband, Rick, of West Burke, Vermont, and Melissa Spencer also of Lyndonville. He leaves behind wonderful nieces and nephews, Maksis, Annika, Kaitlyn, Cara, Hannah, Hayden, and Bowden. Ryan will be remembered as a fun and loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He was a passionate skier, a lover of animals, and kind to everyone. His family invites you to stop by the Equinox Pond Pavillion at The Equinox Resort in Manchester, Vermont anytime between 1:00 – 4:00 on Sunday, September 16, 2018 to share a hug and story with those that loved Ryan. Parking will be in the resort's rear lot and guests will be shuttled to the site. So that others may benefit from scholarship opportunities and follow their dreams, memorial donations in Ryan's honor can be made to Burke Mountain Academy's General Endowment Fund at 60 Alpine Lane, East Burke, VT 05832. His family invites you to stop by the Equinox Pond Pavillion at The Equinox Resort in Manchester, Vermont anytime between 1:00 – 4:00 on Sunday, September 16, 2018 to share a hug and story with those that loved Ryan. Parking will be in the resort's rear lot and guests will be shuttled to the site.