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Tyler Preston Ewald
1986 - 2019
Tyler Preston Ewald
1986 - 2019
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Tyler Ewald Obituary
Reno - Tyler Preston Ewald, 32, of Reno, NV, passed away on Monday afternoon June 10th in his home town.
Tyler's "Celebration of Life" will be held this Thursday June 20th, promptly at 3:00 pm, at The Grove at South Creek, located at 95 Foothill Road, Reno, Nevada. Family and friends are welcome to come by anytime between 2:00-6:00 pm to pay their respects.
Tyler was born in Reno to John & Peggy Ewald on November 20, 1986. He was also the older brother to Chris and McKenna. He graduated from Galena High School, and received a BA in Communications from the University of Nevada, Reno. Tyler worked with the Silver State "Hot Shots" department of Bureau of Land Management battling wildfires from California to Alaska. In his rookie year, he was given the prestigious "Hot Shot of the Year Award" by his peers acknowledging his bravery, and intangible work ethic. He then completed his paramedic training at REMSA, and joined the Carson City Fire Department. Most recently, Tyler served as a member of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, as a fire fighter paramedic. Tyler was a respected member of his department and community, and will be sadly missed by all.
When not serving the community Tyler enjoyed the outdoors and could be found in the mountains, on the water or in the desert. He had a fearless attitude which drove him to seek new adventures and challenged himself to push the limit. Whether jumping from a plane, racing off road vehicles, riding his mountain bike, on the water wakeboarding, snowboarding in the back country, jumping off cliffs, Tyler did more in his 32 years than most people do in a lifetime.
Tyler was a kind gentle man who had a passion for life, a heart full of endless love and generosity. Tyler was always willing and available to assist anyone.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that you provide a donation to one of the charities that Tyler passionately supported.
St. Baldrick's: Supports research and services to find a cure and support those with childhood cancer. https://www.stbaldricks.org/
Wildland Firefighter Foundation: Recognized as the organization that provides immediate financial and crisis assistance to families of fallen and injured wildland firefighters. https://wffoundation.org/
The family invites you to leave a message of condolence on Tyler's Memory Wall at www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jacob Munson
July 5, 2019
To the Ewald family,
You have my deepest condolences. I was Tylers saw partner (basically his assistant) his last year on Silver State. All and all I was attached to his hip for 6 months. It took everything I had to keep up with Tyler that season. He was a very physically gifted, intelligent, and upstanding human being. The time I worked with him made me a better human being. I saw him as a mentor and someone to be looked up to (not that he wanted anything to do with that). By example he taught me a number of things about being an upstanding, hardworking, and respectable man, and I have done my best to internalize these lessons. Additionally, Tyler saved me from severe injury, and more than likely my life a few occasions that season. Dealing with chainsaw and large trees can be dangerous business and Tyler made sure to keep me out of harms way the best he could. I have to thank the family for gifting the world such an incredible human being.
Thank you,
June 27, 2019
Peggy, John, and family,
We are so so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful son Tyler. Our prayers are with all of you.
Our Love, Melissa and George Vagujhelyi
Lane Wagner
June 20, 2019
To the Ewald family, I'm very saddened, Tyler and I were saw partners for two seasons on Silver State and close friends ever since. Tyler was loved and respected by everyone he worked with, he will be sorely missed.Tyler will always be a part of the Silver State Hotshot Family. The Ewald Family will be a part of the Silver State hotshot Family also. Please know that we are here to help whenever possible. My heart goes out to the entire family.
Lia Woodall
June 20, 2019
Peggy and John and family, I can't imagine the sadness and disbelief that must consume you over the loss of Tyler. May the strength and love of family, friends and community help you one day to find a path towards bearing your deep grief and anguish. May you be kind to yourselves along the way. Solace.
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Julie Lowery
June 20, 2019
Peggy, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Tyler as a little boy. You must be so proud that he followed in Johns footsteps. Sending you healing thoughts.
Betty Dodson
June 20, 2019
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You have my deepest condolences during this time of sorrow.
Rocky Byers
June 20, 2019
So very sorry for your loss, John and Peggy. May you find peace and comfort in the arms of friends and family in the difficult days ahead. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wendy Knorr
June 19, 2019
My heart goes out to you Peggy, and your family. There are no words...I pray for you all and hope you can find comfort and peace in the love of your family and friends. Trust in God and find strength in his love.
Dolisa Winkelman
June 19, 2019
Our prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss. May Tyler rest peacefully - the Winkelmans
ElizaBeth B.
June 17, 2019
Dear Peggy, So, so sorry to hear about this. Sally H. let us all know. Thinking about you. Take care of yourself. May the Holy One watch over you and your family, ElizaBeth
Patti Pollina
June 17, 2019
My deepest condolences.
Cindy Weishuhn
June 17, 2019
May God bring peace and comfort to your family in this time of sorrow.
Christy Robertson
June 15, 2019
My heart is completely broken for you all. Tyler was such a kind gentleman who always had a smile on his face. Sending love, hugs, prayers, and comforting thoughts to Peggy, John, Chris, and Kenna.
We love you,
Christy, Tim, and family
Miranda Fisher (Terrell)
June 15, 2019
I'll never forget all the laughs we shared in the back of the room through paramedic school. Some of the hardest days were bearable because of the encouragement you shared or the horrible dad jokes you had somehow already acquired. You truly made the world a better place. You will be missed greatly by all of the lives you have touched. Hope you're finally at peace. Love you, man.
Lucie Palumbo
June 14, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Ewald family.
June 14, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tyler and all of his family and friends, especially to John, Peggy, Chris, and McKenna.
-The Demuth Family
Jay Karle
June 14, 2019
I worked with Ty for many years. He was an outstanding Hotshot and, as his obituary notes, was awarded Hotshot of the Year. This is no small honor as it is awarded by your peers. In the context of Hotshots this is a group of very hard people that do not tolerate anything but grit, sweat and perseverance. Ty embodied all these qualities. No matter how horrendous and difficult conditions were, he was always quick to crack a dry joke and keep on pushing. I have a lot of respect for Tyler Ewald and always will, he was an outstanding human force. Rest easy and eat a bean my brother, you're tied in and headed home. Ex Silver State 30B.
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