Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
April 23, 1982 - September 24, 2025 Ryan was born in Anchorage, AK and grew up in Wasilla since age one. He graduated from Wasilla High, attended UA Anchorage then graduated from the Art Institute Of Seattle. He remained in Seattle working in the construction industry. He was predeceased by his father, John Lingol. Survived by grandmother, Betty Young; mother, Marjie Lingol; brother, Kyle ( Jessica and Mya Lingol); aunt and uncles, Marie and Larry Willman and Bruce Young. Along with cousins, Katie and Evan Ernst and children, Blake and Bentley. His memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. May his kind, loving and amazing soul bring peace and comfort to all who remember and loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held in June 2026 in Gig Harbor, WA.