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Tyler Jacob Faker

1992 - 2013

Tyler Jacob Faker obituary, 1992-2013, Remington, IN

BORN

1992

DIED

2013

Tyler Faker Obituary

Tyler Jacob Faker, 21, of Remington, died on September 12, 2013, due to injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident.?  He was born on January 8, 1992 at the Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer to Mike and Tracie (Downey) Faker.  He graduated from Tri-County High School in 2010 and went on to graduate from Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis with honors and a "Top Gun" status with an associates degree in Diesel Maintenance and Business.?  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington, CYO Youth Group, a lifetime member of the NRA, a 10 year member of 4-H, and was an Eagle Scout.  Tyler was also a member of the Tri-County football team all four years in high school.  ?  Tyler had worked for Whyte Horse Winery, Shafer and Freeman Lakes Environmental Conservation Corp., Franklin Logistics Inc./Smith's Transport, Rose Acre Farms, and Wiers International Trucks.  ?  He enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles and ATV's, flying model airplanes, target shooting, and bow fishing.  Trains were his biggest passion in life and he had aspired to become a locomotive engineer.  ?  Surviving with his parents, Mike and Tracie Faker of Remington, are his sister, Jennifer Faker (fiancé: Daniel Lanoue of Rensselaer), paternal grandparents; Keith and Ellen Faker of Remington, and Patricia and John Shellcrosslee of Monticello; maternal grandmother, Sandra Downey of Kentland, and his girlfriend, Taylor French of Crawfordsville.?  He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Walter F. Downey, paternal great-grandparents; Edmond "Doc" and Doris Faker, and Paul "Mike" and Elizabeth "Betty" Williams; maternal great-grandparents, Cyril "Bill" and Clara Schluttenhofer, and his uncle and godfather, Brent Faker.  ?  Friends may call from 4-8 pm, Monday, September 16, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Remington, with a Rosary Service beginning at 3:45 pm, officiated by Fr. Denny Faker.  Funeral Mass there at 11 am, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 with Fr. John Cummings officiating.  Private family inurnment to follow at a later date.  ?  Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington.  ?  Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com

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Published by Newton County Enterprise from Sep. 14 to Oct. 12, 2013.

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Pat Shellcrosslee

October 4, 2013

My dearest grandson. As I read the messages I know how many people will miss you. You were a wonderful grandson and life will never be the same.But I know your Uncle Brent was there to take your hand. I will miss you my sweet boy.

September 20, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May god give you the strength in your time of need.
Gene, Tammy Beasley & family

The Auxiers

September 19, 2013

Tracie, Mike and Jennie you are in our prayers.

Cinnamon Parry

September 19, 2013

My condolences to you all.

Jayne Flynn

September 19, 2013

Wishing you our sympathy and prayers,

Legion of Mary,
ST. Mary's Cathedral, Lafayette, Indiana

September 17, 2013

Dear Faker Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I know that God will comfort you in your time of need.

Robin, Deb, Drew & Simon

September 17, 2013

Wishing you much solace through your wonderful memories of Tyler, and remaining very sorry for and heart broken with you for your loss.

Robin, Deb, Drew & Simon

September 17, 2013

Wishing you all much solace in your wonderful memories of Tyler, and remaining so sorry and heart broken for your loss!

Bryan Meharry

September 17, 2013

I only knew Tyler by working with him. What a loss of such a young man full of potential. I extend my deepest condolences to his friends and family.

Tina and Rex Tebo

September 16, 2013

Mike and Tracie and family we are so sorry for the loss of Tyler. I'm sure there are no words to express how you are feeling want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincere sympathy goes to the family -

Sue Kaye

September 16, 2013

So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Prayers are with you all!
Bill and Sue Kaye

Randy Schluttenhofer

September 16, 2013

Tracie, very sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure he was a fine outstanding young man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Eason

September 16, 2013

He sounded like great young man. I can't begin to imagine what your family is going through.
May God give your family strength to get through this difficult time.

Brian Whitmire

September 16, 2013

I was one of Tyler's Diesel Instructors at Lincoln College, I had the pleasure of having Tyler in class. He was a great young man with a bright future. He will be missed.

Kirsten Smith

September 16, 2013

Jennie and family,
So deeply sorry for your loss. Words are weak. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace,
Kirsten

M. A.

September 16, 2013

He was a good man; His smile lit up a room, his laugh could fix any broken heart and he loved with everything he had. May he rest in peace, knowing that the living remember and love him even when he is not with us.

September 15, 2013

Jennie, Tracy, Mike, Ellen and Keith, we are all praying for you. I just lost my mom in June, so I understand the pain, but there is still no recovery. You are in our thoughts, and we all know that he is with his Uncle Brent now.

Deb Heath

September 15, 2013

We know that he is up there with his grandmother, and his Uncle, but that still doesn't ease the pain. We are so sorry for the loss of such a good young man, and very thoughtful too! Our prayers are with you Mike and Tracy, and Keith and Ellen.

September 15, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Tyler was a great kid, we thought the world of him, Always enjoyed when he came down to visit Taylor...May he RIP, and the family find the comfort that they need during this difficult time...
Arlene, Ding, Kayla, & Ty...

Kevin, Andi, Shelby & Montana Waibel

September 15, 2013

Words can never express the sincerity of our prayers for your family. Praying for God to give you peace as you mourn.

Brian Howard

September 15, 2013

pray for family

Christina Griffis

September 15, 2013

What to say..It's hard to lose someone you know and grew up with and going to school with. Tyler was a year ahead of me. I send deep prayers and sympathy toward his family. I pray that God helps them find comfort in this difficult time. R.I.P Tyler! You'll be missed by us all!!

Scott, Treva, Austin, Chase Mitchell

September 15, 2013

There are no words. Tyler is loved and will be greatly missed. My heart breaks for all of your pain.

Emily Percak

September 14, 2013

May God wrap his arms around you all, hold you tight and wipe away your tears of sadness. May he also comfort you in this difficult time, and bring you peace as you learn to cope with such a tragic loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Tyler was definitely a wonderful guy. Class of 2010 will never be the same.

September 14, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

September 14, 2013

My deepest prayers goes out to you and your family in the loss of your son. So sorry. May God comfort you now and throughout the days ahead in your loss...Susan Burton

Virginia Isaac

September 14, 2013

Jennie,
My heart is breaking for you and your family. If your brother was anything like you, he was an amazing person. I pray for you and your family during this mournful time. I know what you are going through because I recently lost my Dad. I will pray for you and your family to find comfort in this hard time. May he rest in peace.
Virginia

Sam, Renita & Lexia Kennedy

September 14, 2013

Our sincerest sympathy is with your family at this most difficult time. Renita, Sam & Lexia Kennedy

CLARA MCQUEEN

September 14, 2013

IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY OUR GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL IN JESUS NAME...

September 14, 2013

My thoughts & prayers are with your family I am so sorry for the loss of your son Tyler. Colleen & Rob Stover

Brandi Woods

September 14, 2013

Tyler you were an amazing young man. Taken way to early in life. Thoughts and prayers with the family and friends durning this hard time.

September 14, 2013

SO Sorry to the family and Taylor, we will be praying for you all. Stephanie and Chris Smith

Anita Ashley

September 14, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss, although we didn't know him, heard lots of good things about him, Taylor we are here for you if you need anything, sending love and prayers to all

Anita Ashley

September 14, 2013

So sorry for your loss, Taylor, we are here for you all you have to do is call, sending love and prayers to all.

Taylor French

September 14, 2013

Sorry for the loss tracie, Mike, and Jennie. I thank you guys letting me be a part of his life for 10 1/2 months. He has changed my life forever.

Jefferson High School Parent

September 14, 2013

To the friends and family of this young man,
please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Such a tragic loss when you lose someone so young. Just know you will see him once again. May God be with you all in this time of sorrow.

Tracy

September 14, 2013

My prayers go out to the family. Tyler was such a sweet kid. Heaven got a wonderful angel.

Sam & Betty Kennedy

September 14, 2013

Our prayers are with you at this deep time of need.

September 14, 2013

SANDY SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR GRANDSON.

September 13, 2013

Mike, Tracie, and Jennie,
Gary myself Kim and Erica are so sorry for your loss. Tyler was so outgoing and nice, may you and all of your family find peace in such a trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless You All!
The Erwins

Norman and Jean Mathew Pearson

September 13, 2013

Our sympathies go out to the families. For someone so young to leave this earth is a shock to all that know him. God bless and may he rest in peace..

Kathy and Rex Mathew

September 13, 2013

In memory of Tyler Jacob Faker

Kathy and Rex Mathew

September 13, 2013

Mike and Tracie and family we are so sorry for the loss of Tyler. I'm sure there are no words to express how you are feeling want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincere sympathy goes to the family. May Tyler rest in peace.

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