Tyler George Bratcher

Tyler Bratcher Obituary

Tyler George Bratcher, 15 months, beloved son of James and Ashley Bratcher, went Home to the Lord on May 7, 2008. Tyler was never without a smile. We love you and we'll miss you. He is survived by his loving parents; his big sisters Kayla and Jolene; grandparents Veronica, Jaime (Cathy), J.D. (Lisa); great grandparents Doris, Lanette, Jamie Sr., Irene; uncles Daniel, Jay, Michael, Jonathon; aunts Nique, Sara; and many other friends and family. A Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M. followed by an 11:00 A.M. Funeral Service on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary 5830 W. Missouri Ave. Glendale, Arizona. Interment to follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Tyler Bratcher

14 Entries

cathy padron

June 25, 2008

Tyler,
your life was cut short for some reason, only our father in heaven knows why. The last time we saw you was Easter, grandpa and i laughed at the way you scooted around instead of crawling. I regret not being there for you more often, but mostly for not being there to protect you. Your big sister Kayla didnt know you that well, but the time you did have together she will treasure when she gets older, We will remind her that you were apart of her life.
We cherish our memories of you and you will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Until we meet again, We love you
grandma Cathy, grandpa, uncle Michael and Kayla

Ashley Bratcher

May 21, 2008

Mista Man, only time will tell when we will see eachother again. I miss you soooo much and it kills me more and more to try and except the fact that the nightmare converted itself into a reality that i will never forgive myself for. I love you my sweet and precious baby boy. mommy will always look at the sun as being your beautiful smile blessing us with your spirit until i see you and can hold you again.

Veronica Diffee

May 17, 2008

you have a special place in my heart and i will love and miss you always. i'm sorry that i wasn't there to keep an eye on you. i would give anything just to see those smiling eyes look at me one more time. and to pick you up and change your diaper and play with lillybug and make you laugh. i love you punkin pie and i'll you'll always be with me. Love, Your Grandma

Jen Tims and Ashleys Friend

May 15, 2008

"The Lord is close to the broken hearted,
but rescues those who are crushed in spirit."

Hang in The Ashley My Prayers are with you.

Shelley Lamberger

May 13, 2008

For us that knew and loved Tyler his loss will be forever felt. We will keep him in our hearts and carry him with us always...
We Love and Miss You Baby,
Shelley, Gage, Orion and Rilee

Denise Padias

May 12, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was such a little angel...

Jodi Bratcher

May 12, 2008

Tyler was adorable! Poor baby-- at least he is in good hands now. The angles will take very good care of him! He will be missed dearly.

Amanda Jensen (Rogers)

May 12, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. You lost a son but Heaven gained another angel....

*God Speed, Little Man*

Anonymous Mom

May 12, 2008

Although we have never met, please know that my heart is breaking for you and your family. Tyler is a beautiful baby, and I am sure your arms ache to hold him. I know this firsthand, as I too lost a child. Of course, as our pastor said ... "Something isn't lost if you know where it is." Please know your baby boy is safe in the arms of God and you will be reunited with him someday ... in a very real way. That might not comfort you much right now as you struggle to make it through one minute at a time, but some days, that truth will be the only thing that gets you up off the floor. Do not let the circumstances of this tragedy consume you ... You know how much you love Tyler and how he was cared for every minute of his life; Tyler knows how much he is loved; and, God knows he chose the right woman to be Tyler's mommy. Sometimes we are called upon to carry burdens that we don't want. There is a book, "Heaven," by Randy Alcorn. It has brought me moments of peace. You may find it (all or sections of it) helpful as you and Tyler's dad navigate this journey. In my own opinion, and contrary to what others may say, God may well give you more than you can handle ... but I have found that He won't give you more than He can handle. So when surviving one more minute seems impossible, turn it over to Him. He will help you if you let Him.

Margaret Bratcher

May 11, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your child. My heart goes out to you. May your family and friends carry you through this time of grief.

CHER BAKER

May 11, 2008

ALTHOUGH I DO NOT KNOW YOUR FAMILY, I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. THERE IS NOTHING MORE DIFFICULT IN THIS WORLD THAN LOSING SOMEONE YOU LOVE SO DEARLY, BUT MAY IT HELP A LITTLE TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE THOUGHT OF NOW AND IN THE PAINFUL DAYS AHEAD. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO TYLER'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH THAT YOU NEED..

Rob & Irene Hernandez

May 11, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

margie ayala

May 11, 2008

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation