Everett Stanley Ryland

Everett Stanley Ryland, 76, passed away on Sept. 8, 2024 after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.

Stan was born on April 5, 1948 in Greencastle, the third of three sons of Harold and Helen (Wa1lace) Ryland. His parents, brother Michael and granddaughter Oliva preceded him in death.

He married Sharen (Finchum) Ryland on July 28, 1968, and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Scott of Indianapolis and Craig of Belleville, granddaughter Bella and a great-granddaughter Londyn. He is also survived by a brother, Richard Ryland (Sue) of Greencastle.

Stan graduated from Fillmore High School in 1966 and Purdue University in 1973, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology. While still attending college, he began working in the engineering department at Public Service Indiana — now Duke Energy. Stan worked 12 years at Public Service Indiana, where he was promoted to a project engineer.

He then changed direction and joined his father-in-law in the family drainage business. During the next 27 years, Stan installed millions of feet of drain tile, mostly on farms in Hendricks, Putnam and Owen counties.

Stan sold this business in 2006 and planned to retire. However, opportunity knocked once again. He acquired his real estate broker’s license and began working for Negotiations Inc., a right-of-way acquisition company based in Indianapolis. This work, which he truly loved, took him all over the southern two-thirds of Indiana, where he met many people and made many great friends.

Stan attended the Stilesville Christian Church and also belonged to the Belleville Masonic Lodge. Stan joined the Danville Jaycees in 1973 and served as president during the 1975-76 year. In 1982, the Danville Jaycees presented Stan with the highest individual award that any Jaycee could receive — a Jaycee International Senatorship.

He served on the Hendricks Power Board of Directors from 1994 until he retired in 2024.

He was appointed to the Hendricks County Drainage Board by the county commissioners in 2006 and served on that board until 2024. Stan enjoyed gardening (giving away much of his produce), fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at the Fillmore Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or to your favorite charity.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Sridhar Bolla, his cancer staff and the staff of Life’s Journey Hospice of Avon.