Tyler Matthew Steffey
1996 - 2015
Tyler Matthew Steffey
1996 - 2015
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BORN
1996
DIED
2015
Tyler Steffey Obituary
Tyler was set to graduate from the Met Sacramento in June 2015. He worked as an IT Intern at his school and was fondly known on campus as "the Tech guy". He was very witty and well known for his sense of humor. Tyler spent much of his time playing video games and drawing as he was an avid artist. Tyler had a gentle and kind soul. Although he was always plugged into his music and cell phone, he was always available whenever his friends or family needed him. We will think of Tyler each time we take a sip of a cream soda, enjoy a burger or eat some gummy candy. He taught us the beauty in the world and because of him we will pause a little longer to enjoy an artist's work.
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Jacob Steffey
January 28, 2016
Tyler I miss you so much and know your in a better place now but I wish you didn't have to go so soon
Sam
November 3, 2015
When you died a part of me died with you, my joy for life, my hope for the future, my passion, and my will to push forward. I miss you so much that it feels like I can't push forward with my life. When I had to say goodbye I felt like my heart was going to rip itself into pieces. Saying goodbye to you was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I look back now and remember all of the wonderful times that we had, how hard we laughed, how we got angry together, how we suffered together, and how we stuck by each other in our darkest times. I remember how we always held each other up when we were down. Now every time I try to think about you I grow more alone. No one will ever be able to fill this void in my heart like you did. I love you so much Tyler and I miss you. I miss your laugh and your sassy attitude. But most of all I miss how you made me feel like nothing else mattered but our time together. The time that I shared with you will be some of the best memories that I have. I wish I could tell you how thankful I am for the time that you gave me to spend with you. Goodbye Tyler we have truly lost one of if not the best of us.
Melanie Witter
July 10, 2015
My dearest Tyler,
Words cannot describe how much you mean to me and those springs you. The time we spent together at the Met and off campus were the most memorable times of my life. Just having to have met you is truly a blessing. The artwork you drew me I will cheris forever and frame. I will always remember you as a strong willed independent dragon. The love you expressed to me was truly beautiful. The love I have for you will never die and your memory will live on throughout everyone's lives. I knew you more than most people and that to me is an honor. My fonder memory I have of you and I is skipping the class before lunch and going off campus to do God knows what and not coming back untill after lunch but the teachers wouldn't care because they loved you and knew you so well. You are forever in my heart, Wise dragon. Rest in Peace.
Melanie Witter
July 10, 2015
In remembrance for my best friend and brother Tyler Matthew Steffey, I will always love you and your artistic ways.
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May 23, 2015
Dear Tyler,
You came into my life ten years ago when I married your Grandpa Bill. You were such a sweet quite boy, who grew into a thoughtful pleasant young man. I loved it when your parents asked me to pick you up from school. It was a time that aloud us to have great conversations. You are loved by many and will be missed every day.
Love You, Grandma Donna
Anya Musilli-Olmsted
May 16, 2015
Tyler,
I will always remember the times we had together. All the jokes we shared, the laughs we had, the crazy ideas that would come to us when we were together. I remember us bonding over many things, but most of all I remember that special bond only people with chronic illnesses can have, and though our illnesses were different we could still feel for each other; every time you were not at school you would text me and say "I'm okay. It's just a sick day" or "I'm okay. doctor's appointment" and I, in turn, would do the same. I'm going to miss you so much, Ty, I am going to miss how we were always there for each other and how we were always able to make each other laugh. I hope you can find pain-free peace wherever you are now. You never truly will be gone, your spirit will live on in the things and people that you loved.
I love you and I will never forget all the memories you have given me.
Aunt Lori
May 16, 2015
Tyler, you touched the heart of so many people and you are loved by all. We have so many happy memories with you and we cherish them all. You will always be in our hearts and on our minds. Now you have gained your wings to fly and you are free. Free of any illness, free of any hurt. We love you so much Tyler. We know you are in a better place with a lot of our angels that were there to greet you.
~ We Love you,
May 15, 2015
Nina, Billy and family my prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. I knew Tyler through his grandmother Valerie just by the things she would tell me about Tyler, her face would light up when she spoke of him, the laughter and joy he brought to her and so many others. I know he was well loved and will be deeply missed.
Kathryn (Rancho Cordova, CA)
Shiva Sadeghi
May 15, 2015
Dear Valerie,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. I would keep you and your family in my prayers.
Candy, Charlie, Tiffany & Michael
May 15, 2015
Tyler your memory will never fade because you are the brightest star in our world forever. Your presence will always be felt and our love for you will never end. You were always so giving, loving and easy to love and that will never change. You may be gone from this world, but we know that you are forever watching over all the family until we meet again. We can't begin to say how much we will miss your smiling face, your wicked way with which you played video games and beat your Uncle, telling him that's how it's done! We loved being around you and your brother Jacob, as well as the rest of your family, because we always knew we would have memories and stories to treasure forever. The news of your passing is a heartache that will never go away, but we know that you will be waiting for each and every one of us when our time comes. Eighteen is so young, but we are grateful for the time we had and pray you are at peace until we meet again. Never forgotten, missed tremendously and loved forever. Great Aunt Candy, Great Uncle Charlie, Tiffany & Michael
Great Aunt Ellen
May 15, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Billy, Nina & Jacob. Even though I didn't see you often, the times I did were special. You also gave great hugs. I was given updates of your life from my brother (your Grandpa Bill) and your dad. We are all proud of the young man you became. We have special memories of you & will keep them in our hearts. Rest In Peace
Carla Silva
May 15, 2015
Nina and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I know Tyler is greatly missed, forever cherished, and always will be remembered.
Dad
May 13, 2015
Never in a million years did I ever think I would have to say good bye to you and not the other way around. I love you Tyler so much. I hope you have been listening to me. I have been talking to you. You still have to listen to dad even now. I had so many things I wanted to do with you and places for us to go. I will always keep your memory alive and I will always have you on my mind and in my heart. Always. Tyler, you mean the world to me and and nothing can ever change that. Before you know it, dad will be with you and so will mom and all of your family. We have eternity to be together which is a lot better than the short time we had here in this life. I love you so much. I hope that you will be waiting for me and maybe you and I can pull some strings and sneak Sofie in with us :) Mom, grandma, both grandpas, your brother, Jenna, Rick, Nona, all of your friends and the rest of your family miss you so much. I will talk to you everyday, every night and I will celebrate every birthday, every holiday with you. You are not gone to us Tyler. We just have to all wait a little bit to see you. I love you so much and I am so proud of you. You have taught me things that I didn't even know. I promise you that I will take care of everyone and especially mom and Jake. I know that you are always with me and you know that I am always with you. I would give anything to hug you and kiss you and tell you how much I love you right now. I wish I could hear you say "dad" or even "Fatman". We all love you so much son and this has been the hardest thing that any of us have ever dealt with. I know you are ok and I know that you are probably looking at us and telling us to "chill out". I'll always live my life knowing you are watching. I love you Tyler and I'll be with you one day. I love you.
Ella Lagerberg
May 13, 2015
Tyler, you are dearly missed. This still seems so surreal. I've always considered you a close friend and will continue to do so. You're just...you, Tyler. Nobody will ever compare to your wit, sarcasm and generosity. Love always.
De'Jon January
May 13, 2015
Tyler, you were my best friend. I have so many loving memories with you. There was something so unique about you that the only way to truly describe you was that you were Tyler. That was of the best things about you. I love you so much and I will miss you dearly.
Jill Laurenzi
May 13, 2015
Nina, I remember some of the pictures here were the same pics you had in your cubicle. I looked forward to seeing the "new" pictures and most of all, hearing "Tyler and Jacob" stories. I always admired your love and devotion to them, and your family. I am completely shocked, and to say I am sorry for your loss is an understatement. Please know that you are in my thoughts, and prayers. God bless you all.
Michelle Guillen
May 13, 2015
Tyler,
We've never met but I know you through your Aunt Jenna and all the wonderful stories she shared with me about the nephews she loved so much. I can tell you were a special young man who touched the hearts of all who knew him and a person I would've been blessed to know. Know that you touched the hearts of everyone who knew of your passing at that you are in our prayers. Rest in peace my friend and watch over your family from above. God bless you all.
Mom
May 12, 2015
My sweet Tyler, I miss you more than I ever imagined I could miss someone. I'm so proud of you and all of your hard work through all the hospital stays, all the days and nights you weren't feeling well, you pushed yourself to finish your homework, and would countdown the days left until the end of school. You'd always say "Mom, I have 17 days of school left, I have to get this done." I loved you your whole life, I had 18 years with you and wish I had 100 more. I loved your sweet personality, your quiet sensible way, and the funny off the wall jokes you would tell me, or even better, randomly text me throughout the day, which always made me laugh (like dragon-squirrel). I hope the pain is gone, there's no more sick days, no more hospital stays. Dad, Jacob and I love you so much Tyler. Until we meet again....
Grandpa Charles
May 12, 2015
Dear Tyler,
From the day you were born the world was brighter and more joyful.
Remember: The first time fishing at old man Murphy's pond. Aunt Jenna had to bait your hook. Maybe you don't remember, you were pretty small.
Remember: Always helping out in the garden. Making sure to taste test everything cause I just want to be sure it's good enough to bring in the house Grandpa!
Remember: The joy when you learned to tie your own shoes! And then at about 14 no longer wanting to. It was no longer cool.
Remember: Helping me repair your gas powered mini dune buggy after almost every time we took it out to drive.
Remember: Taking the air rifle out to the old dirt road with the bulls eye targets, the time you said Grandpa, lets shoot aluminum cans today. I knew you wanted to shoot the cans because when you hit them they sometimes spin out of control like in the old Wild West movies, boy I fell for it! T, why do you want to shoot aluminum cans? I asked. And you said, with a raised eyebrow and half smile, because Grandpa, they don't make them out of tin anymore!
Remember: Hey Grandpa! Remember when mom and Jenna were growing up and you and Grandma would take them to the drive in? You would park the truck backwards to watch the movie from the back. Can we do that this weekend? There's an Army movie on that I know you would like to see We went early to get a good spot and ordered pizza to be delivered to the truck. Had gotten a big bag of Grandma's buttered popcorn and set lawn chairs in the back of the truck. With a six pack of Pepsi on my side, cream soda on yours and our feet kicked up on the tail gate. We were so cool! Until the end of the first movie, my sweatshirt, your hoodie and the blanket were no match for the cold. Both of us joking and laughing about the time of year we picked to sit in the back.
Tyler I had expected to have made many more memories with you. Such a short taste of life. Eighteen years old forever and forever in my heart. I know my buddy, Tyler, you will be there at the Gates of Pearl to meet me when I too pass. T I love you with all my heart and soul. I will cherish all of our memories until the day we can make more together.
Love, Grandpa Charles
Angelina Mahmood
May 12, 2015
My Dear Friend Tyler, this still feels unreal. When we meet again we will definitely make up for all the time loss. Thank you for being such a great friend, and a genuine one too. We all miss and love you more than you'd ever know.
Hong Bui
May 12, 2015
I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
Debbie Rodd
May 12, 2015
My heart felt condolences go out to all of your family. May they find peace in their hearts and know that your are now resting with the angels above.
Samuel Chavez
May 11, 2015
Tyler, you were the best friend that I could have ever asked for. I will miss our endless conversations that wandered into various subjects like love, the past, and what the future holds in store for us. Those conversations with you made me feel like nothing else in the world mattered and were always so fun to have. When I see you again I hope we can have one more conversation that lasts eternity. You will always be my best friend and gamer buddy and you will always be in my heart and thoughts, love you bro.
Mac McWhorter
May 11, 2015
Thank you for all the good times. You were an awesome young man whom I will never forget. I will never forger the laughs we had and the long conversations we had. Love you man.
Mac
Nonye Kamalu
May 11, 2015
Tyler may your gentle soul rest in peace. As you have joined other saints in heaven, let your light bring comfort to your family & loved ones.
Sammy
May 11, 2015
Tyler, you were one of my favorite people in the whole world. I'll always miss your jokes and wit, and I can't express to anyone how much I'll miss it. We were always there for each other. You'll always be my sidekick, my best friend, and you'll always be in my heart
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