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1981
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2011
Ryan Stratton Obituary
He had kind of a stubborn streak in him even before he was born. His mom was in the delivery room for hours because every time the doctor got him turned over for delivery he would turn himself back. Finally, the doctor said his mother couldn't take much more of it and recommended a caesarean; they've been at odds ever since.
Ryan's life was not an easy one, but whose is when it comes right down to it. After finding Lathrop High too boring and having more fun skipping class, he consented to going to the Alaska Guard Youth Academy where he did exceptionally well and got his high school diploma. The Navy promised him to see the world, but after time in the Great Lakes he decided that was not for him. After many tumultuous years, Ryan moved back home with his father Hank and companion Sabine. Here his life was finally coming together with family, friends, work, self-worth and confidence.
He leaves behind numerous uncles and aunts, cousins, friends, and acquaintances from his 30-year life: his sisters and brothers-in-law, Chandy and Rick Rector and their children Brenden, Chelsea and Jenna of Rochester, N.Y., and Tamara and Jeremy Grass and their children Silas and Cholena of Fairbanks; mother Ruby Stratton of Anchorage; and father, Hank Stratton of Fairbanks.
His life tragically ended in a boat/drowning accident at Olnes Pond on May 28.
A viewing will be held at Fairbanks Funeral Home from noon-2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, with a funeral service beginning at 2. Burial will follow at Birch Hill Cemetery.
A celebration of life will be at Hank's home after the cemetery service at 750 Amanita Road, near 5.8 Mile Chena Hot Springs Road. Tamara Grass may be contacted for further information at 460-2388.
Arrangements were entrusted to Fairbanks Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Stratton
June 6, 2011
Hank and girls, I was very shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Ryan's passing. Know that I am thinking of you. Hank I am so glad you had such good time with the real Ryan before he had to go. May you find strength to get through this terribly heartbreaking time.
Cynthia Rednall
June 6, 2011
Henry and Sabine,
Been a long time. I am so sorry to hear about Ryan. I loved him like a son. Please, let the Lord ease your grief and know you are all in my prayers.
Laurie Dalrymple and Family
Kelsey Hill
June 6, 2011
Hank and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of ryan and was so devasted to hear of his passing. May you be surrounded by peace and immense love in this hard time, RIP ryan you are loved and missed.
Bonnie Greer
June 6, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope! What a blessing for him to have been home when you returned from FL and to have been able to spend those last couple months with him and experience such a wonderful change in him. The joy he left you with is a tresure in your heart as well as the thirty years you were blessed to have had him in your life! No bond is as great as that between a parent and child and I understand the loss of someone so close is ever so difficult to bear. I share your grief and as always, you are in my heart and prayers!
Love you,
Bonnie
Philippians 4:8
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
June 4, 2011
Ken and I are so sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers go out to you and your family Juanita Spear
Linda Smith
June 3, 2011
Dear Hank and Family
My heartfelt sympathy to you and the entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in your loving memories of Ryan.
Sincerely, Linda
Melissa Burnett
June 3, 2011
Ryan will be greatly missed. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the Strattons. ~The Burnetts
Stephanie Xenos (Costello)
June 3, 2011
Stratton Family,
I remember all the good times when spending the night at your house when I was little with Tammy. Always annoying Ryan as we played barbies near his room loudly. haha. He was a good kid and a good brother. We will all miss him dearly and my thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family during this tough time! Always remember the good times! Till we all meet again Ryan, RIP.
Kevin & Shawna
June 3, 2011
Hank - We were truly saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.
Giuseeppe, Kathie, Sal and Anthony Padellaro
June 3, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. stay strong. You will be in our prayers.
Heather Sewell
June 3, 2011
Hank - My thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 3, 2011
So sorry to hear about this Hank, my sympathy to you and Sabine.
Stanbob
Ruth Bessette
June 3, 2011
Ryan will be missed by many. My prayers are with his family and friends. I will miss his late night phone calls when he just wanted to say hi and see how I was doing. He loved his family very much and always looked forward to spending time with them. RIP Ryan.
Ruth Bessette
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