Troy William Nye

Troy William Nye returned home on May 3, 2025, just one week shy of his 48th birthday. He passed away in his home in Syracuse, Utah.

Born on May 10, 1977, at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, Troy was a man of heart and humor. He grew up in a home full of love, laughter, and competitive backyard ball games. A proud alum of both Roy High School and Fremont High School, Troy’s passion for sports was lifelong — from his own high school basketball days to coaching his boys in basketball, football, and soccer. If there was a field, court, or patch of grass to play on, he was there — usually with a whistle, wearing his signature white ball cap and sunglasses.

Troy worked for 27 years at Lifetime Products as a packaging engineer. There, he earned respect, awards, certifications, and probably a few inside jokes that only he could explain.

But his greatest legacy isn’t found in a job title — it’s in the lives of his three sons and their spouse: McKaedan (Karlee), Carter (Myah), and Tre. He often said they were the best part of his life, and anyone who knew him could see just how true that was. He is also survived by his grandchildren — Klay, Koda, and Ruby; his parents, Beverly and Stephen Nye; his siblings, Curtis (Kirsten), Jeff (Holly), Brian (Dana), and Katie (Bradley); and many nieces and nephews who will never forget his jokes, advice, and uncanny ability to make you laugh at just the right moment.

Troy was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Utah Jazz, and often enjoyed pickup basketball — especially with his sons and friends. He was stubborn in the best way, witty without trying and had a heart that made room for everyone. If you knew him, you have a funny story about him. That’s just who he was.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Lindquist’s Syracuse Mortuary in Syracuse, Utah. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the mortuary— a date we’ll now celebrate as both his birthday and a day to honor a remarkable life. He will be laid to rest next to his family.

Troy’s spirit will live on in every family gathering, every sideline cheer, every perfectly packaged box, and every time one of his grandkids scores a goal, hits a jumper, or cracks a joke that makes the whole room laugh. He is missed beyond measure and loved beyond words.

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