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Tyler Keith Gordon

Durango, Colorado

1993 - 2015

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DIED
May 27, 2015
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Durango, Colorado

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Tyler Keith Gordon, 21, died from a fall on May 27, 2015 while climbing in Yosemite National Park, he was climbing a route on El Capitan called The Nose. Tyler was on a one year climbing adventure which had taken him to Europe, Utah, and California before he was to attend graduate school at...

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The Celebration of Life for Tyler Gordon will be held August 1, 2015 at the Junction Creek Campground Pavilion.

My condolences for your loss. Tyler worked for me at CU as a tutor- he was passionate, incredibly intellegent, and one of the kindest person I have had the pleasure of getting to know.
He brought me some of his fabulous cookies as a thank you for writing him letters of recommendation to graduate school. I was gifted with a visit from him just prior to his trip to CA. This kind of thoughtfulness is rare- he was a true gem.
My heart aches for you, and has grown from knowing...

He had the spirit of an eagle....he taught me about courage, he opened my eyes and my heart. It was such a privilege to have been Tyler's 2nd and 3rd grade teacher! He was such a climber... way back then.....we could not contain his passion...and had the wisdom to stand aside and let him inspire us! I shall always hold dear Tyler in a special place in my heart. His huge spirit will live on in all who have met him on the great journey of life. Blessings of love and joy to you, his...