Damian Riddoch Obituary

Damian Mark Riddoch, 37, passed away July 10, 2010, in a small plane crash in Tulsa, Okla.

He was born March 9, 1973, in Auburn, Wash., the son of Leland Mark and Heidi Strobel Riddoch.

Damian attended Hawthorne Elementary School in Boise and Longfellow Elementary School in Idaho Falls. He earned the Eagle Scout award when he was 13 years old. He attended Idaho Falls High School. He played violin in the school orchestra and later served as ward organist and pianist. Damian received his associate degree in chemical engineering from Ricks College in the same month as his high school graduation, June 1991.

Damian married the love of his life, Trisha Lee Gomm, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on Aug. 13, 1994. They were blessed with four children. He received a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Idaho. Damian believed in obtaining the best education.

In 2002, Damian and family moved to England, where he earned a Master of Business Administration from Oxford University. At the time of his death, he was the chief financial officer of US Highland Inc. in Bixby, Okla.

Damian was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a full-time mission in Cordoba, Argentina. He also served as Elder's Quorum president, ward mission leader, organist and pianist.

Damian is survived by his wife, Trisha Lee Gomm Riddoch; children, Marisa, Faith Anne, Eric Damian and Jared Scott Riddoch; his parents, Leland Mark and Heidi Riddoch; siblings, Gage Nephi (Jessica) Riddoch, Lance Joseph (Kim) Riddoch, Taylor James (Cara) Riddoch, Rees John Riddoch, Neil Andrew Riddoch, Craig Thomas Riddoch and Brant Joshua Riddoch, Meagan (Charles) Tang, Heather (Kent) Okeson, Shawna (Curt) Wakefield and Anneka (Jon) Walker; and Trisha's parents, Thiel and Lola Gomm.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Idaho Falls LDS Home Ranch Ward, 3195 S. Holmes Ave., with Bishop Terry Orme officiating. The family will visit with friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will follow in Fielding Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Post Register on Jul. 15, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Damian Riddoch

6 Entries

Kathy Rowley

July 20, 2010

Dear Mark and Heidi - I am so very sorry for your sudden and unexpected loss. Damian's achievements in academia are incredible and so admirable. What an accomplished man, son, husband, father and friend. You all must be so proud of him.

J Curbello

July 18, 2010

I enjoyed watching how much his children loved him. They would often "fight" over who would sit next to him in church. I will miss that.

Tag Taggart

July 17, 2010

Damian was not only a gifted engineer and business professional but a young man who loved his family and his church. His death is a tragedy, not only for his young wife and family, but also for the world. He put his exceptional intellectual prowess behind technologies that will bless the peoples of the world. Fortunately he surrounded himself with very gifted and capable professionals who will carry on his legacy.

July 15, 2010

The Riddoch family will always be near and dear to me. During the time they spent living in St. George they touched many lives, including mine. They are a very special family, and words cannot express how sorry I am that they are having to face suddenly losing their beloved husband and father. I pray they will come to find peace and comfort with each other, and those around them, but mostly in their testimonies. When my children were learning to accept the death of their grandmother, my four year old prayed one night that 'Grandma Betty would have fun teaching the gospel in heaven' and I still find comfort in his simple but very true prayer. With my sincere love, Amanda Bundy (St. George, Utah)

David Gallagher

July 15, 2010

Damian was a joy to work with. He was gifted with visionary focus and strong business acumen, but always showed loyalty and compassion. His combined engineering and business skills made him an invaluable asset as a business associate, but his good nature and humor made working with him a pleasure. He will be sorely missed.

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