In receiving the University of Miami 's Spring 2019 edition of  Alumni magazine, We are saddened to learn of Dr. Rye's  transition in the In Memoriam pages. Dr. Rye was our Dentist for over 10 years and was  in his practice the epitome of  professionalism,,personal  care and well-being concern. He will be missed. Our sympathy is  sincerely extended to his wife Mrs. Pam Rye and Daughters.


I was looking for the best and found him in Stan Rye - he changed my life, giving me the confidence  I needed to have very complicated and successful dental work.  He was a trusted professional and a very great human being, we always had humorous and insightfull discussions.  

He will be missed but I am sure he is in a better place than he ever imagined.

We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Dr. Rye’s passing.  We will miss him not only as our trusted dentist for over 20 years but for so many other reasons.
...his caring and dedication when he prioritized work we needed during our short visits back to the US and even following up with us when we were home abroad. 
...his warmth, in telling my mother that he considered our family part of his. 
...his passion beyond his work in the beautiful music we heard in the office, which he compiled himself. 
...and of course, who can forget his amazing and impressive magnifying equipment on his head. We’ll miss seeing that unique “Dr. Rye look”. 
These are just a few of the unique memories and experiences Dr. Rye shared with us. 
We are blessed to have had Dr. Rye in our lives and will remember him fondly. 
From James, Teresa, Anissa and Boris to Pam and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.  

What can I say?  Stan was our family dentist for over 40 years.   I used to kid him that my family paid for his childrens' college.  He would then reply with "why am I still working then?"  I can honestly say I looked forward to going to see him, because I knew I would have the opportunity to laugh.  Stan had such a great sense of humor.  My Dad and I would actually prepare jokes in advance because we knew Stan liked a good joke.   It is certainly the end of an era.  I called it "dentistry and a show".  Pam is definitely a saint for putting up with him, but I know that there is an empty space in her life now that will never be the same.   I give my wholehearted condolences and want the Rye family to know just how much he meant to the Smith Family.  He was one of a kind.  Going to the dentist will truly never been the same.

Dr. Rye took care of our entire family. My boys looked forward to going to the dentist as they knew they were in good hands with Dr. Rye. My oldest Graham was normally petrified to go the dentist, but not with Dr. Rye as he was different and he had a special way to help put patients at ease. He was always so nice to all of us and very funny. 

He will be forever missed as they don’t make doctors like Dr. Rye with his expertise and eagerness to take care of his patients.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pam
and the entire family. We feel very blessed to have had Dr. Rye take care of our family.

Raymond, Bobbie Ann, Graham, and Matthew Reynolds 

Pam & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Dr. Rye. He was so good to us both and  treated us like family. With his quick wit he always had a joke or two to share which helped calm me down. His care and concern for our dental care was always obvious and we are so thankful he was our dentist.  We will truly miss him.  Pam our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and give you strength at this difficult time. 
Love & peace,
Wayne & Lea Floyd

My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Rye’s family.
He was a mentor and teacher to me and helped me so much when we were all learning about implants back in the early 90’s! He always had a joke and made you smile - that is what I will always remember!

Dr. Rye has been my prosthodontist for over 15 years. I was so saddened to hear that this jovial, humorous, skilled and caring dental professional had transitioned. Because of his care and concern for my overall health, he literally saved my life on one occasion by identifying my unusual elevated blood pressure and told me to go directly to the emergency room. Dr. Rye treated our entire family and appreciated the Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee that I would sometimes take for him.  My prayers are with Pam and the entire family. We will miss him dearly.

Stan came into our family's lives 15 years ago as our dentist - but he became so much more important. There are people you meet in the course of your life who leave an indelible impact not because of what they DO, but because of who they ARE.  

Make no mistake, Stan was the best of the best in regards to his profession - a perfectionist at the cutting edge who joyfully taught others all that he knew while applying his considerable expertise to ensure all his patients were as healthy as they could be. 

But who he was for us far surpassed what he did. He is one of the most engaging, kind, intelligent, witty men we have ever known, a true joy to be with.  I will forever remember his sense of humor and his laugh - it brightened every conversation. Thank you Stan. It was a true privilege to have had you in our lives.

Without question Stanley was one of the nicest ,and most talented dentist I have had the pleasure to work with on difficult cases . He was my own personal dentist and restored my mouth over20 years ago. My wife and I are so saddened by his premature passing,
Dr Rye’s wife ,daughters and extended family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Carol Doris

Dr Rye always brought a smile to my face when I would get a service call to repair his equipment.  He was always the kindest man to me.  My condolences to the family.  I will miss his smile and laugh.


I am so saddened to hear of Stan's passing. It has been many, many years since I have been in contact with him but I have always considered him a good old friend.  I will never forget working with him, George, Herm and Larry while they were in their Prosthodontic Residency at Emory.  Oh, how much fun we used to have! No one could make me laugh the way Stan used to! I also had the privilege of working with him as his Saturday assistant for awhile.  He was such a fun, smart and kind man (even to this day I have never had anyone write such a glowing letter of recommendation, 37 years later I still have kept a copy of it!)
Sending love and heart felt sympathy to Pam and the family. I will always cherish our Emory memories and knowing Stan!

What am I going to do without my dentist and friend? Dr. Rye was more than a dentist to me. He was my comedic relief and the one who I often asked life advice from. He literally changed my life when he and Dr Cohen performed a miraculous bone graft with dental implants (he often lectured on my case). He and Pam always fought insurance companies for me after countless denials and would go above and beyond so I could get my dental care. He was my hero, friend and most wonderful dentist. All of my love, support and prayers to his family. 

I started to work with Stan when he started lecturing for 3i. He was an amazing man as he had so much to share and teach. The clinicians that attended his lectures remembered his tips and tricks as he presented with fact but also with a great sense of humor. He could make anyone laugh and I looked forward to speaking with him as he could lighten up even my worst day. I will continue to remember him as he was, a man who was so smart that he understood that laughter was truly the best medicine. He will be missed. 

In 1986 I began working with Dr. Rye as his Dental Hygienist and took "maternity leave" in the summer of 1992 to have my twin daughters.   Up until his passing I always heard him ask me,  "When are you coming back from Maternity leave?"  
I can recall so many fond  memories.  One of these being when he was our guest back home in middle Georgia for a Deer Hunting weekend with my husband.  Only Dr. Rye would be wearing what looked like "starched, fresh from the dry cleaners" camouflage! He was always a Class Act, no matter what the situation.
As all of us know, he was the best at telling jokes and being comical in a good clean way.  
However, his humor did not stand in the way of providing excellent dentistry to his patients,  often very complicated cases.  My daughters, Mother and myself are devastated at this tremendous loss.  God Bless you Pam, Jessica and Chelsea.  I will miss my dear friend!  



I had the privilege of working for Dr. Rye for many years.  Dr. Rye was an excellent dentist and had an expertise and knowledge in prosthodontics that was extraordinary.  I marveled at the level of his skill in his treatment of complicated cases.  He had a good sense of humor and a demeanor that comforted all of his patients.  His appreciation for music and his soundtracks were extremely popular and made everyday better.
We will miss him beyond what words can express.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Pam, Chelsea, Jessica, Stacey and all of his family. 

I worked with Dr. Rye for almost twelve years. During this time he and his wife Pam became like family. He was an excellent prosthodontist and cared about his patients and they all loved him. His personality and great humor was such a pleasure to be around. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Praying for Pam, his children, grandchildren and siblings. 

I only worked with Dr. Rye for a short time, but he quickly became someone that I respected and truly enjoyed working with.  He was a great dentist and a very caring man.  His sense of humor put everyone at ease and made dental appointments enjoyable for all his patients.  
Knowing him has deeply enriched my life and career.  I will miss him everyday that I go to work in a dental office.  I know his inspirations will continue to live in all our memories of him.  
My deepest sympathy to Pam and all of Dr. Rye's family.   

Dr. Rye was my dentist since I was a young boy and has looked after most of my family for many years.  His kindness and wonderful sense of humor made visiting his office something that I always looked forward too.  I will miss him dearly.  My thoughts are with Pam and rest of his family.

I am so sorry to hear of Stan's passing and my thoughts are with Pam and the rest of his family. My memories are vast and bring a smile to my face.  He was was a kind man and eager to help others. I will always remember how much Stan taught me as an instructor in my residency at Emory. He was always giving of his time and knowledge to me and many others. He was a great dentist and teacher.  I enjoyed our friendship, our professional relationship, and his ability to make us laugh and smile. You will be missed and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

OBITUARY

Stanley E. Rye

February 21, 1947 – December 1, 2018

H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

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