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2004
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2019
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Tyler Benoit Obituary
Tyler was a fun-loving young man who pursued various interests in his 15 years. He successfully completed the Horsemanship Academy at Camp Li-Wa and achieved Certified Horsemanship Association level 2 over three years. He was anxious to turn 16 so he could become a wrangler in training at the ranch. Tyler took his cousin Jake's advice and took up violin. He enjoyed playing and learning for two years. He was also an avid chess player and got so good he could beat his grandpas. During the past few years, Tyler enjoyed dipnetting with his grandparents on the Kenai River. On Haystack Mountain, he enjoyed working hard and getting on-the-job training at Haystack Mountain Sawmill. Tyler finished six years of AWANAS program and then volunteered as a listener for the younger kids. He recently started volunteering as an usher and greeter at church. He recently earned his driver's permit and had several hours driving. He was mostly homeschooled until this year, when he enrolled at Lathrop High School to join JROTC.
He is survived by his parents, Mark and Nicole Benoit; his siblings, Joshua and Rebecca Benoit; his paternal grandparents, Lynden and Barbara Benoit, of Grand Junction, Colorado; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Wise, of Elgin, Oregon; and maternal grandparents, Jim Hays, of Fairbanks, and George and Mary Lynn Hays, of Wasilla; and several other relatives and friends. Tyler, we love you and miss you. God bless you!
Celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019, at True North Church, 2830 Airport Way in Fairbanks, with Pastor Bo Melin officiating. There will be a reception following the service.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that all contributions be donated to Speed the Light youth missions ministry in honor of Tyler. All checks should be written to True North Church with Speed the Light written in the memo. Online contributing is also available at truenorthak.org or through Text to Give by texting 84321 and entering the dollar amount followed by STL.
Online condolences may be made to the family at Blanchardfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Evelyn Delgado
February 8, 2022
I meet Tyler in JROTC. He was a good person and I dearly miss him and his smile and laugh. We both had English class together and the teacher always had to separate us because we would goof around and make each other laugh the entire class. I miss that. I'm graduating High School soon here in May 2022 and I am sad that we will not be graduating together. So I will graduate for him. (I hope that is not too selfish to the Benoit family, so I apologize) My deepest sympathy to the Benoit family and friends.
Aiden Yannello
October 5, 2021
He was a close friend, with an energy that lit up the room when he walked in. Goodbye, old friend, and Godspeed.
September 18, 2019
my name is keeten kenley, i was a good friend of tyler. tyler and i had met in the JROTC program, he was a great kid and worked hard for what he wanted. he inspired me in a way to become a better student and a great friend. to the family i show my dearest empathy and remorse.
May 20, 2019
My deep sympathies to the family of Tyler. May the Almighty God provide you all with the strength to cope. Look forward to Jesus' promise at John 6:40.
~D Fl
Kathy
May 9, 2019
To The Family of Tyler please accept my sincere condolences you are not alone during time of sorrow and pain. Losing someone so young is devastating. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure the loss of your loved one. As you remember the wonderful memories, may the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way.
2 Thessalonians 3:16.
May 7, 2019
My sympathy goes out to the Family during this time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time.
Psalms 119:76
Lizz
May 6, 2019
My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring much comfort. Just knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
May 6, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy go out to the family and friends. May the Creator of the heaven and the earth Genesis 1:1. Give you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Arlene NY.
May 3, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Tyler. My deepest condolences go out to all of the Benoit family and friends. Please know that you are never alone. God is there to comfort and strengthen you when you need him most.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Sharon Aubrey
May 3, 2019
Our deepest condolences to your family.
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