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Tyler Hayden Obituary
Beloved son, brother and friend Tyler Garrett Hayden, 25, passed away Sept. 6, 2015, after a boat he was aboard collided with another vessel off Casino Point, Calif.
Born and raised in Seattle, Tyler was a 2008 graduate of Shorecrest High School, where he set six school swimming records, was an eight-time district champion, a two-time All American, and winner of Washington state's 2008 3-A 100-meter butterfly title. "Tee-Hay" also enjoyed a brief, but fantastic stint as a gangsta rapper, and spent his summers sharing his passion for the pool through coaching.
Tyler loved all sports: the Washington Huskies, the Miami Heat; the Seattle Seahawks - but since the time he was 6, he reserved his greatest allegiance for the Duke Blue Devils. As an avid Fantasy Football player, he was the reigning champion of his league.
Tyler continued to swim at the University of California Santa Barbara, where he graduated in 2012. He recently joined his father as a financial advisor at RBC Wealth Management, splitting his time between the San Francisco and Seattle offices.
From Seattle to Santa Barbara, Tyler deeply loved his family and friends; he made no distinction between the two. They knew him as an incredibly loyal and true friend - the kind most people are lucky to have just one of in this life. He will be remembered for his tremendous zeal for living, charming grin and amazing mind.
Tyler will be dearly missed by his parents, Dianne and Gary Hayden of Lake Forest Park, Wash.; sister Carrie Hayden, and grandfather Alex Hayden, both of Seattle; and numerous adoring aunts, uncles and cousins.
A service to honor Tyler will be held at 2 p.m., Sept. 18, at Inglewood Golf Club. In lieu of flowers and out of respect for his love of sports and coaching, Tyler's family asks that memorial gifts be directed to: Special Olympics Washington, 1809 7th Ave., Suite 1509, Seattle, WA 98101.
Please sign Tyler's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com.
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Sylvia burns
September 8, 2022
Swimming sports medicine.
A respectful person from boyhood to adulthood. Enthusiastic and eager for LIFE. Tyler will be remembered!
October 22, 2015
Dianne & Gary,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Erica, Susan, Julie, and Cheryl with SCCA Volunteer Services
September 18, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that Tyler will be so missed as he was so loved.
Linda and Bill Walker
Carla DeRosier
September 18, 2015
Hayden Family and Friends, I am deeply and emotionally pained and regretful of your loss. I only met Tyler a few times as he and my daughter dated for a short time. I mostly saw Tyler through her eyes and she admired him greatly. I thought he had amazing presence and as I heard Dori's tribute and read other's memories I can tell just how amazing a young man was lost! My daughter's and I are so sorry for your loss, I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou
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Bibianna
September 17, 2015
Peace will be with you
Danny Rotter
September 17, 2015
I remember the younger Tyler as an athletic bundle of energy, spending time between swimming and our soccer practices. One of the most memorable moments I had coaching was during a city soccer match at Bitterlake. It was quite an event that took against a rival team from Ballard. This occurred during a torrential downpour, with puddles deep enough only a swimmer could navigate. After arriving a few minutes late from an earlier swim meet, Tyler explained he was freezing. After borrowing my oversize stocking cap that nearly covered his eyes, Tyler proceeded to score five goals. As not to run up the score we pulled Tyler. Nearing the end of the game with Tyler shivering on the sideline, he managed to talk us into placing himself back into the match as sweeper just to stay warm. Around twenty second later he scored his sixth goal Later as a young adult, when we would cross paths, I was amazed how Tyler had matured into such an attentive listener and conversationalist...a credit to his parents. He will be missed, but always remembered.
Dan R
September 15, 2015
Diane and Gary, My heart goes out to both of you and your family. You are all in my prayers along with all of his friends. God bless you all and keep you in his loving arms. Serena Bermudez
Tad and Missy Lane
September 15, 2015
Our memories of Tyler are of the many company trips that he attended with his parents. Dear Dianne and Gary, but our fondest memories are of our times in Hawaii and the bantering that would go on during out dinners out! What a grand son you raised. . .with heavy hearts we send our sincere condolences.
Tad and Missy Lane
September 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary, Diane and the rest of the family. God bless all of you.
September 15, 2015
I remember Tyler as such a joyful, kind, friendly kid running around Sheridan. I'm so sorry such a good man's life was cut so short. He truly was a kind soul.
-kat walsh
September 15, 2015
Our prayers are with your family during this exceptionally hard time. Our son swam with Tyler in PNS. May Tyler rest in peace.
Pete and Deb Keane
Paula Williams
September 15, 2015
Our thoughts are with you and your family. We knew Tyler through Cascade, and he was a dear friend to our son Troy. We are thinking of you during this tragic time The Williams Family
Marti Goldman
September 14, 2015
Dear Gary and Dianne, We miss Tyler in the San Francisco RBC office., and wish we could have gotten to know him better. Our time with him was much too brief. Prayers and thoughts are with you. You raised a very special person.
Earl and Sue Dennis
September 14, 2015
Gary, Dianne and Carrie... our hearts are heavy with your loss. Tyler was a large part of our son Tony and our swimming experience at Cascade Swim Club. Great memories were made over a period of years. He will be missed in the community but not forgotten. Thoughts and prayers to all of you...
He was so proud of this fish he caught while we were at Lake Chelan.
Diana Dillard
September 13, 2015
After my daughter Hanna introduced me Tyler she asked me So what do you think? He has gorgeous teeth I replied. He did have gorgeous teeth behind a most beautiful captivating smile. I vividly remember his earnest and sincere handshake. He was a great listener and really wanted to get to know you by asking questions and taking it all in. As many have said over this past week. Tyler was the kind of kid you wanted your kids to hang out with. In fact he was the kind of kid I wanted to hang out with! Tyler called me Momma D. The world has lost an amazing young man way, way too soon. My family and I extend our deepest sympathy to you Dianne, Gary & Carrie. Love you and miss you Ty, Momma D
September 13, 2015
Dear Dianne, Gary and Carrie,
With deep sadness, I send this. Sylvia Burns, the massage therapist, here. When I first met Tyler he was 14, thinking of doing a Triathlon.He was pretty good at swimming so he thought he had better get out and ride his bike for improvement. After riding for 18 miles the first day, he was thinking he might have overdone it. After the Dr. did some work, he came to massage treatment. We hit it off and he used soft tissue work to recover when he needed it. He headed off to university swimming, but still came in for a "fix up" over vacations. I teased him when he chose UCSB because he was "tired of breathing chlorine air" and wanted fresh air in the outdoors. Then came the forest fires that closed down UCSB campus with smoke. Just this year, he came by for a session. He was so pleased to be working and making a "good life" for himself. I couldn't help but be proud of him too...after all, I knew him half his life. He was such a pleasant, determined and considerate person. I will remember him often. Sylvia
Bruce Weitz and Kellye Campbell and family
September 13, 2015
Dear Gary, Dianne and Carrie, We were shocked and saddened to hear of Tyler's death. We have many fond memories of Tyler throughout the years. We will never forget him.
Jan & Lisa Allen & family
September 13, 2015
Dianne, Gary, and Carrie- We send our deepest condolences to you all on this terrible loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Zamsky-Crane
September 13, 2015
I did not know Tyler personally, but I watched Tyler swim. My son was a swimmer in Seattle and there were many times that they swam together. When I heard about Tyler's passing it is with such a heavy heart. The Seattle swimming community is connected by the sport that we love so much.
My heart goes out to your family, friends, and the many people you touched.
Tyler, you were beautiful to watch in the pool and I thank you for making the world a better place.
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