Ryan Douglas Charles Heggie

Family Tribute to Ryan Douglas Charles Heggie The only two words to describe Ryan are “Heggie Charm.” His contagious humor and laugh could light up a room. His smile would turn anybody’s day around within seconds. He was able to talk his way out of anything, as well as talking anyone into anything, regardless of how stupid it was. He was nowhere near perfect and he made his share of mistakes and poor choices, but his big heart and love for life overshadowed it all. With a Mountain Dew and a can of Grizzly in hand, he was willing to move heaven and earth to help out a friend. He had numerous bromances; to name just a few are his cousin, Andrew, and his best friends, Bun, Nick, Seany and Jeff. What mattered to Ryan the most was family. He will be a piece to our crazy family puzzle that will never be forgotten. His spirit and swag will be imprinted within us forever. His heart ultimately belonged to Melissa. Although we didn’t always understand their crazy love for each other, they were definitely each other’s soul mates. They had two beautiful kids together, Riley and Ryder, who will always know how much they were loved by their Daddy. We just want to thank everyone for loving Ryan for exactly who he was. –Ryan’s Family Obituary Ryan, 23, passed away May 9, 2013 in Olympia, Washington as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born March 15, 1990 to Dean and Kris (KT) Heggie in Aberdeen, Washington. Ryan lived in Aberdeen through second grade and attended A.J. West Elementary. He then moved to Olympia and attended Garfield Elementary, Jefferson Middle School, and Capital High School. For the last three years, he worked for Dairy Fresh Farms as a route truck driver. He is survived by his parents; brother, Rick; sister, Kayla; girlfriend, Melissa Butler; sons, Riley and Ryder; grandparents, Douglas and Mary Kay Heggie; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at South Sound Manor, 455 North St. SE, Tumwater, WA 98501. Please dress “Ryan casual” if you like. Motorcycles welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ryan Heggie Memorial Fund at Key Bank. All donations will be used for his sons’ educations. Please leave memories of Ryan or condolences for his family in the Guestbook below.