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Tyler Burson Obituary

Burson, Tyler Matthew
Tyler Matthew Burson, 22, of Phoenix, AZ died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his vacation home in beautiful pines of Parks, AZ in a tragic accident. Loyal to friends and family Tyler was avid in many sports including snowboarding, mountain biking and hiking, a true fitness person that loved life. Tyler was pursuing business classes and dreamed of beginning a clothing line and entertainment promotions career. Tyler is survived by his father, Rad Milton, mother and stepfather Shari and Ken Colbert, Brothers James and Daniel Colbert, Grandmother Frances Colbert, and many, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and loyal friends. Too young to be taken from us, we will always miss and love you. Visitation will be held from 12 Noon-1PM, with funeral service at 1PM, Friday, July 19, 2013, Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to place online condolences.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 17, 2013.

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July 21, 2013

My prayers out to the family and his friends who loved him. there are no words just tears right now for this tragedy and loss We are so sorry. Marcia Stewart to

jessica hance

July 19, 2013

he touched so many people. amazing friend and person to be around. he will be missed by many. he was taken too young from us but we have so many happy memories of him to remember him by.

Chelle Kiel

July 19, 2013

My heart is crushed you were such a good person and I have known you for years.Elementary, school,middle,and highschool.Ill never forget you forever in our hearts.RIP Tyler you will be missed.

Debbie Maggart Huff

July 19, 2013

My heart breaks for all of Tyler's family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May each of you find comfort in the many happy memories and the love and laughter you have shared. Love to Shari, Ken and all the Arizona family.

Nicolas Vargas

July 19, 2013

Words cannot describe the sadness in our family's hearts right now! Tyler has been an amazing friend to my son Nico and to our family , he was there for Nico on a daily basis after his accident and through his recovery. My heart goes out to all his family and friends in this time of hardship. May the Lords peace be upon your family

alaina acuff

July 18, 2013

Rip lil t! I'll always remember the fun times we had! Wet and wild, beer pong on the counter! Always fun times! You always had a smile on your face and I'll never forget that! I'm so sorry this happened to you so young with soooo much to live for but now your a beautiful angel watching over us! Forever young <3

July 18, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a sweet handsome young man. My prayers are with you...God Bless your family..Donna Harrison and family

July 18, 2013

I'm so sorry for our loss! Tyler was a special person. He was always nice to me and a pleasure to be around. He gave me a list of songs to learn and I've learned some of them. When I play them I think of Tyler.

Darrin Krein

July 18, 2013

I had the honor to be with Tyler nearly every day over the last year. I can truely say that he was the best friend anyone could ever have. I have a son of my own and I pray that God helps me raise him as good as Tyler was raised and to be the man that Tyler was. Words cannot express how I will miss Tyler, what he means to me, and how he affected my life. I pray for peace and comfort to his Mom and Dad, an all those that were blessed to know Tyler. My entire family(and Zander) will miss him so much. We love you man!

Valerie Crawford

July 18, 2013

Lil T lit the world with his presence and we will miss him very much. I pray for Shari and Ken that they may find peace..

Staci Byrum

July 18, 2013

I loved Tyler like my own son, he spent several days a week for years with us! Words can't even describe what an AMAZING young man he was, so tragic our hearts are heavy! I pray for peace and healing to his mom and family and to my son and all his close friends who are missing him so! We LOVE you Lil T!!

Janice (Grandma J) Proudfit

July 18, 2013

Tyler was my grandson, Zachary Byrum's best friend and I had the honor to know him and spend time with him. He was always such a joy to be around, so respectful and so helpful. To his Mom, you raised an amazing boy! Tyler will always be remembered!

Jenny Turner

July 17, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers.

Dennis Kramp

July 17, 2013

So sad! I teach evening business classes at Scottsdale Community College and Tyler was in my class the past two semesters. A neat kid ... great smile ... fantastic personality. Really enjoyed being around him and his high energy level. Tyler was a very likeable person. Let's all learn from this ... life offers no promises or guarantees. Everybody, especially young folks should always "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars." God bless you, Tyler.

Debbie Hoover

July 17, 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers to Tyler's family. He welcomed us to the neighborhood when we moved here and would sometimes stop by when the kids were younger. I don't ever remember a time that I didn't get a wave or a smile when we passed eachother on the road. God bless you, Tyler.

Patti Shannon

July 17, 2013

One of the dearest boys I have been blessed to know, Tyler, you always put a smile on my face. God Bless you....you will truly be missed!

molly Powers

July 17, 2013

He is my cousin. I love him so much. I am sure he is up in heaven with our gramma and my baby brother right now eating beanies and weenies and watching the price is right (he loved those both as a kid) we grew up together and I feel like I lost another brother. I know hes in a better place. I love you Tyler, forever!

Claudia Burson-Green

July 17, 2013

Shari, a few words cannot heal the pain you are feeling. He grew to be a very fine young man. You loved him well and long from the time he was born. I remember him so little and cute and how happy you were when he was born, how the whole family loved him. I am devastated by his loss and cannot put it into words how I feel right now but every tear I shed is for every kiss you gave him on this earth.

Georgina Hughes

July 17, 2013

Tyler was a very remarkable young man and I treasure the short time I knew him. He was kind, respectful, and selfless in caring for the needs of his friends. I will always be grateful for his friendship with my son. I pray for God to comfort Tyler's family and friends.

Skyanne Dinnigan

July 17, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Tyler. He was such a kind hearted person and he will be missed...

Barbara Hicks

July 17, 2013

Young, wild, smart, funny, caring. These are just a few words that describe what a wonderful person you are. You will truly be missed. You have touched so many lives. Thank you for always making me laugh. Rest in peace Tyler.

Karen Burson

July 17, 2013

Always got a hug from Tyler at our family gatherings - I will sure miss him. God bless you, Tyler.

kaleb cothran

July 17, 2013

Im sorry for the loss i was friendswith him even tho we never really hung out but he was a good friend and even tho he is gone still is and again im sorryfor all the friends and family

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