Scott Christopher Ralston

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!