Ryan Perala

Ryan Sean Perala

October 24, 1977 ~ January 21, 2018

CLEARFIELD – Loving husband and father, Ryan Sean Perala, 40, passed away January 21, 2018.

He was born October 24, 1977 in Decatur, Georgia the son of George B. and Rilla K. Soderstrom Perala.  He attended high school in Meridian, ID and was in the first graduating class of Eagle High School.  After studying Marine Biology for one year at the University of Puget Sound, Ryan returned to Boise where he received a Bachelor’s at Boise State University in Music Business.

Ryan married his best friend and love of his life, Vanessa Ann Abernathy on July 13, 2002 in Meridian, Idaho.

He was faithful member of Legacy Church in Meridian and Elevation Church in Clearfield where he served on the audio/visual team.  He also gave time in summer to serve in the kitchen at the Pine Acres Youth Camp in Donnelly, Idaho.  He has been the Director of Patient Access at Ogden Regional Hospital for the last four years.

Ryan loved spending time with his family, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and playing tennis with Vanessa, fishing and video games with his boys as well as cheering them on at their sporting events.  He also enjoyed cooking, grilling, and trying out new recipes.

He had a servant’s heart and was so willing to help others.  He touched many lives as a result.  He will be deeply missed by those who know and love him.

Surviving are his wife Vanessa, sons Jadon (11), Micah (8), parents George and Rilla Perala, Grandma Doris Soderstrom, brother, Scott Perala and sister, Gretchen Wallace.

Friends may visit family Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.  Interment, Meridian, Idaho.

A Memorial Service in Idaho will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Legacy Church, 1507 North Meridian Road, Meridian, Idaho.

Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Meridian Cemetery.

Utah Memorial services will be Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. at Elevation Church, 375 State Street, Clearfield, Utah.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com