James Ryan Roberts, age 40, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 31, 2024. 

He was born September 7, 1984, to Scott and Georgann Roberts in Rexburg, Idaho. He was the third of four children. His siblings are Aimee, Devin and Jordan. Ryan graduated from Bonneville High School in 2003 with high honors. Shortly after, he married Nicole Staker then later divorced. They have one daughter, Kaitlyn. 

On January 14, 2006, Ryan married his eternal companion, Jennifer Dieringer, in the Idaho Falls Temple. They have five sons, Logan, Jaxson, Tycen, Masen, and Camren and one, long-awaited-for daughter, Haivyn.

They made their home in Idaho Falls, where Ryan worked for several years for Melaleuca until he joined the Army with his MOS being Infantry. He served two honorable tours, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He was a Staff Sergeant with his Expert Marksmanship and Combat Infantryman Badge. He gave his heart and soul to the cause of the United States of America, while Jen and their children soldiered on at home. After the military, Ryan returned to work for Melaleuca until shortly before his death. Through diligent determination Ryan also earned his B.S. in Business Management.

Ryan found escape from the PTSD and scars of war by climbing the majestic mountains of Idaho. He found camaraderie with friends and bonding with his sons during the thrill of those climbs. Ryan had a passion for weight-lifting and worked hard to stay fit. He had an easy smile. His humor and wit left people with their cheeks hurting from laughter. His love for his kids and wife ran deep. Jen and Ryan loved having their kids fall asleep, piled on their bed, sometimes pets included. His thoughts were always focused on how to be a better dad and he fought to be a better man.

Ryan delighted in wearing novelty socks no matter the occasion. We invite all to wear novelty socks to the services. 

He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Roberts of Ammon, Idaho; his children Kaitlyn Burbank of Rigby, Idaho,  Logan, Jaxson, Tycen, Masen, Camren and Haivyn of Ammon, Idaho; parents, Scott and Georgann Roberts of Ucon, Idaho; siblings, Aimee Roberts of Idaho Falls, Devin (Amy) Roberts of Idaho Falls, and Jordan (Ashley) Roberts of Shelley; in-laws, Darrell and Leeanne Dieringer of Bremerton, WA; and siblings- in-law, Christopher (Bethany) Dieringer of Bremerton, WA, and Alexander Dieringer of Chesapeake, VA. 

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Stone Arbor Ward, 4459 John Adams Parkway. The family will visit with friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

A GoFundMe account has been created for Jen and the kids to help them continue being warriors without their husband and father. You may donate here. 

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