Scott Ryan, beloved father, grandpa, brother, nephew and friend, died suddenly November 16, 2019, after struggling for months with heart problems. Scott was born November 16, 1968. He had one older sister Kari, and two younger ones, Tami and Heidi. His mother Jolynne Torkelson Ryan passed away many years ago.
Scott had two greatly loved children whom he raised alone from the time they were small. He did a pretty good job. Son Austin Ryan was his good buddy. They've shared an apartment for several years and became great friends doing just about everything together. After daughter Kylie moved out on her own, she used to come back home to cut her Dad's hair. He was quite proud of those haircuts. She also presented him with his first grandchild, "I'm going to be a grandpa," a boy, Emmerick Black. Scott wished he'd had more time and money to spend on the little one, but was so happy to have a grandson.
He was not especially book-smart, but was very skilled in using his hands. He could fix most things, loved tinkering with his car, and went on to work electrical and other types of wiring. Scott earned a lineman certificate at UVU and liked climbing poles best of all. He worked as a lineman until the economy fell apart and eventually got into customer service and caller assistance work. He seemed to enjoy this a lot.
Scott liked to fish. He'd take his kids and they would go up to a lake and fish from the shore. It was his favorite kind of fishing. He also liked to cook and invent new recipes. He liked going to the air show in Ogden, and watching old TV serial shows. Country music was his first love, but he also liked rock and roll and had favorite groups and songs in both categories.
Scott kept much to himself, but will be missed. He is survived by his daughter Kylie Ryan Black (Zach), his son Austin, and his grandson Emmerick Black. Also surviving are his sisters; Karolyn Ryan and Heidi Ryan, Orem, Utah, Tamera Ryan VanderWerff (Fred), Vineyard, Utah and aunt Kathy Torkelson, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main Street, Lehi, Utah. There will be a viewing from 10:00 to 10:45 am with the service beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The family would like to thank all those who have been so kind to them these last few days, with a special thank you to those who were kind to their Dad. "We love you, Dad!"
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