Dr. Ryan Euzene Rich
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Dr. Ryan Euzene Rich, age 33, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nev., from injuries sustained in a car accident. Ryan was born June 20, 1974, to Randy and Criss Rich in Burley. He married Tanya Hellewell on July 5, 1996. Together they had the light of his life, Rylee Marie Rich, on Nov. 24, 1998. Ryan and Tanya later divorced. Ryan graduated from Minico High School in 1992, were he loved playing quarterback and riding motor cross bikes. In 1999, he graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in biology and minors in chemistry and Spanish. He then graduated from medical school in Kansas City, Mo., in 2004. At the time of his passing, he was finishing his medical residency in Las Vegas, Nev. Ryan was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1994, and was serving as his ward single adult representative. Ryan's favorite pastime was spending time with his daughter, Rylee. They loved going on roller coaster rides, swimming, watching movies, camping, playing games, drawing pictures, telling jokes and being in the outdoors. He truly adored her. He was passionate about life and always had a sparkle in his eye. He had the ability to make others around him happy. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, his parents, siblings and everyone who knew him. Ryan is survived by his daughter, Rylee Marie Rich of South Weber, Utah; his parents, Randy and Criss Rich of Rupert; siblings, Melanie (Scott) Hunsaker of Twin Falls, Greg (Kristi) Rich of Midvale, Utah, Nathan (Heidi) Rich of Rexburg and Leslie (Tavis) Johnson of Pleasant Grove, Utah; grandparents, Doris Rich and Bill and Melba Heiner, all of Burley; 11 nieces and nephews; and wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gerald Rich; and cousin, Alyssa Brower. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Rupert LDS West Stake Center, with Bishop Robert Trevino officiating. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at the Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel, 710 Sixth St., and one hour prior to the funeral Friday at the church. The family requests instead of flowers that money be sent to D.L. Evans Bank for a trust fund that has been set up for Rylee's college education.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Dr. Ryan Euzene Rich, age 33, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nev., from injuries sustained in a car accident. Ryan was born June 20, 1974, to Randy and Criss Rich in Burley. He married Tanya Hellewell on July 5, 1996. Together they had the light of his life, Rylee Marie Rich, on Nov. 24, 1998. Ryan and Tanya later divorced. Ryan graduated from Minico High School in 1992, were he loved playing quarterback and riding motor cross bikes. In 1999, he graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in biology and minors in chemistry and Spanish. He then graduated from medical school in Kansas City, Mo., in 2004. At the time of his passing, he was finishing his medical residency in Las Vegas, Nev. Ryan was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1994, and was serving as his ward single adult representative. Ryan's favorite pastime was spending time with his daughter, Rylee. They loved going on roller coaster rides, swimming, watching movies, camping, playing games, drawing pictures, telling jokes and being in the outdoors. He truly adored her. He was passionate about life and always had a sparkle in his eye. He had the ability to make others around him happy. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, his parents, siblings and everyone who knew him. Ryan is survived by his daughter, Rylee Marie Rich of South Weber, Utah; his parents, Randy and Criss Rich of Rupert; siblings, Melanie (Scott) Hunsaker of Twin Falls, Greg (Kristi) Rich of Midvale, Utah, Nathan (Heidi) Rich of Rexburg and Leslie (Tavis) Johnson of Pleasant Grove, Utah; grandparents, Doris Rich and Bill and Melba Heiner, all of Burley; 11 nieces and nephews; and wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gerald Rich; and cousin, Alyssa Brower. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Rupert LDS West Stake Center, with Bishop Robert Trevino officiating. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at the Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel, 710 Sixth St., and one hour prior to the funeral Friday at the church. The family requests instead of flowers that money be sent to D.L. Evans Bank for a trust fund that has been set up for Rylee's college education.
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteI just heard of your great loss. I'm so sorry. You and your family will be in our prayers. Tarilynn
My sweet, sweet Ryan. Love always, Leslie
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