1970 ~ 2025
Scott Christopher Ralston unexpectedly passed away on December 28th, 2025, in Woods Cross, Utah with his wife, Natalie Leary Ralston, by his side. He was an incredible husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many.
He is survived by his mother and father, Carole Kite and Dale Ralston; his sister, Cindy Ralston Dow; his wife, Natalie Leary Ralston; and his daughters, Randi-Michelle Ralston and Jessica Scott Ralston.
Born on March 25th, 1970, and raised in Moscow, Idaho, Scott moved to Seattle, Washington shortly after graduating from Moscow Senior High School in 1988. There, he became part of the Seattle grunge scene and was the guitarist in his band, Thinkfeed.
Scott was a rocker through and through with a deep love for rock 'n' roll and metal. He grew up listening to bands such as KISS, Iron Maiden, and Metallica, which fueled his passion for playing guitar. One of his all-time favorite bands was Alice in Chains, whom he and his band would have jam sessions with along with many other bands around the Seattle and Portland area. Music was always a central part of his life and brought him immense fulfillment and joy.
The Seattle music scene was also where Scott met the mother of his two daughters, Randi and Jessica, whom he loved more than anything in the world. Scott treasured the time he spent with his daughters, taking them to amusement parks, camping, fishing, and on many road trips to Washington and Idaho during their childhood. He strived to be the best father he could be to his daughters and they always came first to him no matter what.
Known as the "I Can Do Anything Man," Scott was intelligent, technical, and loved problem solving. From solving Rubik's Cubes to helping others with HVAC services, he was always ready for a challenge. Alongside his skills, Scott was a goofball with a silly, contagious sense of humor. He always made people smile and laugh simply by being his authentic self. Through both his hard work and presence, Scott made a lasting and positive impact on the lives of many.
Scott was an avid collector and huge fan of Star Wars. Over the years, he amassed an impressive collection of memorabilia, with every item holding a fascinating story. He also loved Halloween and scary movies and was a true horror/sci-fi fanatic. Scott was a big football fan as well and especially loved the Seahawks, Packers, and Steelers. Super Bowl Sunday was always taken very seriously in his household!
Scott met his wife, Natalie, through their former employer, the University of Utah, in 2015, and they married on August 9th, 2017. They settled down in Woods Cross, Utah with their kitties Ophelia, Pennywise, Harley, and Davidson and had a wonderful life together. Scott loved Natalie deeply and cherished the life they shared until the very end.
A celebration of life will be held to honor Scott's life and memory at Larkin Sunset Gardens on March 28th, 2026, from 12pm-2pm MST. Reminders will be sent out a couple of weeks in advance and there will be a Zoom link provided for those unable to attend in person. Donations will also be accepted through GoFundMe to assist with memorial service costs. Scott will be profoundly missed by his friends and family, and we hope he is now at peace. Rest in Paradise, Scott, Dad, "Flatch" — may the Force be with you!
I’m so sorry to hear you’re gone. You were a great friend and you could always make me laugh. I hope Mojo was happy to see his daddy again. Rest in peace Scott.
I’m so sorry to hear this unfortunate news
I am terribly sorry to hear of Scott's passing. He was a loveable spunky dude, who we all spent years with in Moscow as metal head, long-haired youngsters. And, sporadically in Seattle during those early grunge days in the late 1980s - early 1990s-- including when he was in Thinkfeed (I still have some of those tapes!). My favorite memory of "Flatch" was us all shopping at a grocery store near NorthGate before we hit the magical 21. He exclaimed, "All these years, I have been eating mayonnaise sammiches and Ramen, and a steak is only $6 that could last me for a week? Thanks for takin' me shawppin'!" LOL!
He was a kind, rocker kid at heart who I adored for his easy-going nature. While I lost touch with him all these years, I will never forget his massive smile, big soul, and his love for all things guitar, along with his claim that Seattle's drizzly, wet weather made his "rocker mane" happy and healthy. So glad to see that he kept his long hair, and this photo is EXACTLY how I remember him. What a great snap: his smile and love for life is represented well, here.
My heart goes out to his family, especially his daughters who I never met but hope they know what a great person he was and will always be.
Rest in PNW peace, Ralston. Hope you find the best geetar strings ever invented-- and find a way to let the restuvus know.
So nice for you to publish this, and so very well done.
Thank You!
Grant