Ryan Bruce Sutherland passed out of this earthly life on Monday, July 3rd, at the age of 35. Ryan was born on June 17, 1982 in Rexburg Idaho to Bruce Leonard Sutherland and Rhonda Risenmay Sutherland. Ryan grew up in Rexburg, and graduated from Madison High School in 2000.

From a young age, Ryan enjoyed the outdoors, and spent many hours throughout his life fishing, hunting, and capturing photos of the wonders of nature. He also enjoyed sports growing up. He had a variety of jobs, spending a lot of time in construction and related fields. His work took him to Hawaii for a time, where he made great friends and enjoyed a laid-back lifestyle that fit him well.

Ryan is also a man of faith. He loved to share his belief in Jesus Christ and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with others, and did so both as a missionary in Nova Scotia, and afterwards with people he interacted with in Idaho and Hawaii.

All who know Ryan will remember his big heart and ready smile. He loved to help others, and found ways to serve those in need wherever he was. He loves people, and had a great capacity to brighten the lives of those he came in contact with.



Ryan is survived by his parents, Bruce and Rhonda Sutherland; siblings Elliott, Mark and Jamie Sutherland, Logan and Tonya Sutherland, and Joe and Marianne Sutherland Weeks. He is also survived by his grandparents, Jay and Carla Risenmay and eleven adoring nieces and nephews.

As each of you remember Ryan please find a way to perform a kind deed, smile, make someone's day, or help a stranger in need.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 8th at 11 am at the LDS chapel at 612 South Hidden Valley Road in Rexburg Idaho. The family will receive friends and family at Flamm's funeral home in Rexburg on Friday, July 7th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.