Doc Ryd Tribute

Thanks for joining us in celebrating the life of Wes "Doc" Ryd through this video tribute. Enjoy the memories of this loved servant of God for whose life we are so grateful. Here's the video: Link to video:  Wes "Doc" Ryd Video Tribute Ryd Family (in order of appearance) Steve and Joani Ryd-son & daughter-in-love Karen (Ryd) Peterson-daughter Linda (Ryd) Wager-daughter Sara Wager-granddaughter Krista (Wager) and Lance Brackin-grandchildren Meg (Ryd) and Jon Huffman-grandchildren Andrew Peterson-grandson Adam Peterson-grandson Mark Peterson-son-in-love Dave Wager-son-in-love Dad ran his life's race on earth well, and it now continues in Heaven. He can truly say this:    I have fought the good fight.  I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  2 Timothy 4:7 You can also enjoy the slide show presentation found in the post below created to remember his life through photos.

Slide Show-The Life of Wes Ryd in Photos  Dad's life was filled with an abundance of friends, family, adventures, and service to God. Continue to enjoy reflecting on his love for God and people in the slide show linked here. Link to slide show: https://youtu.be/crKLKWUVi2w

  Wesley Harold Ryd, M.D. was welcomed into Heaven by his Savior on September 21, 2020. He was 90 years young, and his life exemplified what it means to love God and to love people. Wes was born in Chicago, IL, on January 30, 1930, to Axel and Emelia Ryd, the middle child (siblings Al and Don), and he put his trust in Christ Jesus as his Savior early in life, which became the focus of his life. Wes married a high school friend, Lois Erickson Ryd, on June 20, 1952, with whom he enjoyed 67 years of devoted marriage until her death in May 2019. Together they wholeheartedly loved their children, Linda (Dave) Wager, Steve (Joani) Ryd, and Karen (Mark) Peterson, grandchildren, Krista (Lance) Brackin, Sara Wager, Matt Ryd, Meg (Jon) Huffman, Andrew Peterson, and Adam Peterson, and great grandchildren, Bella and Tucker Brackin, and Ezekiel Huffman. Wes attended North Park College (1948-1950), Wheaton College (1950- 1952), University of Illinois Medical School (1952-1956), interned in Decat...