FRANK "FATTY" RYAN
Arizona Republican Newspaper
December 8, 1898

The news of the death of frank Ryan, known as "Fatty" Ryan, which 
occurred at Bisbee Tuesday morning , caused a pain of regret among 
his many old Tombstone friends and acquaintances, say the 
Prospector.  "Fatty" was one of Tombstone's pioneers, a whole 
souled, genial character who had helped make Tombstone history 
in the palmy days and was well and favorably known all over the 
county. He had many traits which won him friends and it can be 
said he was a favorite among all with whom he came in contact. 
He was always liberal, of cheerful and generous disposition and 
many can testify to personal assistance and attention in case of 
sickness that "Fatty" rendered in time of need. He was Chief of 
Police of Tombstone for two terms, and was a conscientious and 
efficient officer. He was the founder of the tombstone Fire 
Department organization, is one if its charter members, was 
its chief for years and is yet a member on its rolls.

Although for the past several years, "Fatty" has been a resident 
of Bisbee he always carried a warm spot for Tombstone and often 
referred to it with pardonable pride as his old home. With the 
passing of "Fatty" another pioneer landmark has joined the 
majority and his memory but remains.

Telegraphic information was received at Tombstone stating that 
Frank Ryan's remains would be buried at the later town.

December 9, 1898

In Tombstone a few days ago there died one of the old settlers 
of that once famous silver camp.  The entire camp of Tombstone 
turned out Wednesday to follow the remains to the graveyard, 
where the people of Tombstone have prepared a spot for the long 
camp of the departed pioneer. The fire department was out in 
uniform attire and the Knights of Pythias formed part of the 
escort.  The Prospector's report of the burial is as follows:

At the grave was an impressive scene. A.R. English responded with 
a few words of farewell to the deceased pioneer and his remarks 
were feelingly and touchingly portrayed.

"Fatty," old boy, slumber in peace, farewell."

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