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Tyler Gearhart Obituary

Tyler Brent Gearhart (Bodie) Tyler Brent Gearhart, age 23, was called home Thursday, April 30, 2009 in Ogden, Utah. He was born February 17, 1986 to R. Michael and Lou Ann Turville Gearhart in Salt Lake City, Utah. He fought a courageous battle with drug addiction. Tyler had a loving personality and was loved by all who knew him. He had a contagious smile and a wonderful laugh. His quick whit and sense of humor captured everyone's love. Tyler loved his family, friends and his two dogs. He especially loved family gatherings. He was a very respectful young man, always saying please and thank you. He was always a very caring person by putting others first. Tyler graduated from Copper Hills High School in 2004. He loved all sports, especially football, basketball and snowboarding. Tyler was a true fan of the Oakland Raiders. Tyler is survived by his parents and three brothers and three sisters. Corey, Holly (Troy) Johnson, Jamie (Gene) Slater, Michael, Shawn and Lisa (Brandon) Robbins. He has nine nieces and nephews and a very special friend Tehra Dunn. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain Shadows 4th Ward Chapel, 8136 Old Bingham Hwy. West Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to services from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. and Monday, May 4, 2009 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at the West Jordan City Cemetery. A special thanks to the West Jordan, Utah Paramedics, Jordan Valley Medical Center, Heritage Park Care Center, and McKay Dee Hospital. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from May 3 to May 4, 2009.

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May 9, 2009

Dear Tyler,
I love you. You are my "angel Tyler". Mommy and I miss you. We will come visit your grave and bring you flowers. Bye-bye for now.

Love,
McKenna Hansen (your little cousin)

Pam Hansen

May 9, 2009

Dear Gearhart Family,
I feel so blessed to be related to such kind and compassionate people. Tyler was so loved. And he will be missed immensly. I can't begin to imagine the pain and greif you are experiencing in losing such an amazing son, brother, and uncle. I guess our loss is heaven's gain. :) I know Tylers spirit will remain with you and live on. I so wish I would've been able to get to know him better, but I feel like our spirits were close in heaven. I look forward to the time when we can all be reunited with this wonderful human being. I love you all.

Audrey Robbins

May 7, 2009

Uncle Tyla,

hj hjj , cvvbccbb hhhhhhhy hh,hhhh.

Translation:

I love you soooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!! I am going to miss you! I will always remember you. I always want to hold your picture and keep you close by me.

Love,

Audrey

Holly Johnson

May 7, 2009

My bodie,

to my strong, courageous, stubborn, loving, charismatic, funny, gorgeous, loyal, faithful, sweet, energetic, athletic poker playing, raider loving brother. I miss you. It's hard to move on to reality. But the show must go on. I feel you in the sunshine on my face and in the majesty of the rainbows, on the beautiful calm peaceful days. Come fishing any time. I will think of you when I am there. Be good. See you soon.

Love you three!
Holly

Lori McBride

May 6, 2009

Holly,
I am so, so sorry to learn of your loss. My heart is broken for you and your family. I pray for peace and comfort to be with you.
Love, Lori

Carmen Swensen/McMackin

May 6, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss! It really brings to light, how short of a time we are all here together. I still remember Tyler as the little boy sitting quietly in church..

Sarah Badder

May 6, 2009

Ty G and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Tyler. He was an amazing person with a HUGE heart. I am so glad to have known him in that short time we had. He will be missed. Your family is in our hearts and prayers during this sad time.
JJ and Sarah Johnson

Nicole Gonzales

May 5, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Tyler and we hang out alot in high school. He was such a wonderful man and always put a smile on everybody's face. He had the best personality and sweet.
You will be missed DEARLY! He is in a better place then what we are in. And is watching over us every day..
DAMN IT TYLER =( LOVE YOU TY TY

Mandi (Rowland) Gubler

May 5, 2009

Mike, Shawn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Tyler. I know that there are no words that would even come close to consoling your family. Heavenly Father is watching over you and my prayers are with you!

Mandi

Laura Richards

May 5, 2009

It has been quite a few years since I saw Tyler last..we went to junior high together and would often walk home the same way...laughing and making jokes at people that passed. We would joke through out high school how we both looked the same as we did when we were kids..just older..always a good time with Tyler..always laughing.. It is hard to think that he has gone and left us behind while embarking on his newest and greatest adventure...someone with a spirit that shone as brightly as his is sure to do great things that we can only hope to understand one day. To his family and loved ones: my prayers and thoughts are with at this time to ease the pain of losing someone so special..the only comfort we have is knowing that God has a great purpose for all of us..he is paving the way and will welcome all of you when your turn comes with that beautiful smile of his!

May 5, 2009

Ty-
I know its been a year or two man but I can still hear your laugh, Ill always remember the fun times we had at ACS and at all the get-togethers. I hope your parents can soon find comfort knowing the lord met you with open arms.
We all love you man and are going to miss you always.

Stacy Varney

May 5, 2009

Ty G,

I was so shocked when I heard you had passed, I started to think about all the fun times we had, playing poker at my brothers, birthday parties, just hangin out. You were always the one to make people laugh with that contagious laugh and that smile that made everyone else smile. I don't think it has fully registered to me that you really are gone yet, your funeral is in the morning and I have to admit, I am a bit scared to see you. I know you are no longer suffering and are out of pain, but it still really hurts knowing you are gone. To your family I am so sorry for their loss, you were and are a great person in my eyes and always will be. You will be in my thoughts.

Aubry Flowers

May 4, 2009

Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your little brother. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Aubry Flowers (Paxman)

Leslie (Kincher) Edwards

May 4, 2009

Gearhart family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Marilyn Raddon

May 4, 2009

To the Gearhart Family,

We never had a chance to meet you but we truly loved your son. Ty G spent many nights at our home during his high school years with my kids and friends playing pool and jammin to music. We always loved Ty G and how respectful he was. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

The Raddon Family
Ken, Mare, Corby, Mickell and Mandy

May 4, 2009

gearheart family, sorry for the loss of ttyler, what a great kid he was, my thoughts and prayers are with you right now

josh lisonbee

Doug Varney

May 4, 2009

Gearhart Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you. Tyler was a good guy and an even better friend. I loved playing poker, camping and just hanging out with him he always had a big smile and put everyone in a good mood when he was around. I will miss you Tyler.

Thou we shed a lot of tears
we will remember all the years
we all hung out laugh and played
and all the times we have prayed

Tina Suazo

May 4, 2009

Tyler,
We will miss you more then you know. Although it has been a while you will always remain one of our greatest friends. We will always cherish the memories we have and never let them go. I look forward to the day when we will see you again.

Tina Suazo & Doug Varney

Tony Whytock & Kaylee Hill

May 4, 2009

Gearhart Family-
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Tyler! Ty G was such a great person! He was very caring, respectful and loving to everyone. We have MANY great memories that we will NEVER forget about him. He will be GREATLY missed by many and has affected many people's lives! We will miss his smile and the great person he was! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time! We are thinking of you, as well as Tehra! We'll miss you Ty G!

Mike Carter

May 4, 2009

Gearhart Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tyler was a great young man, and so fun to have around. His Smile was incredible. I loved to play basketball with him and tease him. I will miss him a lot. My prayers are with you.
Love,
MIke Carter

Dena Gibson

May 4, 2009

Dear Gearhart Family,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank goodness families are forever. That brings great comfort in a time of such sorrow.

Love,
Dena Gudmundson Gibson

May 4, 2009

Our Prayers and thoughts are with the family durring this heartbreaking time. May you find the comfort you need to help you through. ECCLESIASTES 3.1 is a scripture I use daily in my life - I read the whole Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 when I am scared or confused - I hope this helps you as it has helped me.

Chad, Michelle and Girls

Natasha Kanegae

May 4, 2009

Gearhart family,
With greatest sympathy I am so sorry for your loss. Tyler truly was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prays are with your family through this difficult time.

Tara Roweton

May 4, 2009

Tyler I love and will miss u more than anything. Ty u are an amazing person and will live on in all the lives that u have touched. I love u Tara

Amberlee Llewelyn

May 4, 2009

Tyler
although its been awhile you will be missed. To your family my thoughts are with you and he will be missed..

Tracy Gudmundson

May 4, 2009

Mike, Lou Ann & Family -

Tyler's Obituary was lovely. He will certainly be missed. We are so lucky to have the gospel in our lives. Let the Lord comfort you in this rough time for your family. My sisters and I have thought about how much we miss you guys and just haven't made the time to reach out to you enough. You are all in our prayers!

Love you all!
Tracy Gudmundson

Brittany Dickman Goforth

May 4, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Crystal Karpakis

May 4, 2009

Mike, Shawn & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you... I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

With love,

Crystal Karpakis

Brenda Shaw

May 4, 2009

Sweet Tyler,

Every time we saw you, you always had a big smile and big hugs. You brightened our days! Jason misses you making an orange julius and then just hanging out and laughing with you! We have so many wonderful memories... playing poker, shooting hoops, Tehra and Jason cheering for you when you got up on the wake board at Lake Powell, birthdays, holidays, and lots of laughing, talking and just hanging out with you was always fun!

We miss you! We Love you, Jason and Brenda Shaw

John Mazza

May 4, 2009

Gearhart family,
My sincere condolences, love you all and you are all in my prayers. Tyler was an awesome kid that awesome always made me laugh.

Jan Satterfield

May 4, 2009

We are so sorry for the loss of Tyler. We have such great memories from our trip to Cancun with Tyler and Bryan. Tyler had the best manners. He always had a smile on his face. I remember him taking one of the lounge chairs and putting it right in the ocean so he could stay cool in that heat. Soon we all joined him!
We have so much empathy from what you have just gone thruogh.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Jan and Craig Satterfield.

Shardae Martinez

May 4, 2009

Gearhart Family,

We would like to express our most sincere condolences on the passing of Tyler. We send our prayers and thoughts to your family at this difficult time. Tyler was a great person and treated everyone with the upmost respect. He will definately be missed by everyone!

~Adam & Shardae

Lori Kahlke

May 4, 2009

Tyler, It has been awhile.. I remember seeing you at my apartments and I didn't come say hi, that was just a few months ago I will forever regret not coming to talk to you and I know it will change the way I do things in the future. I remember your smile and laugh many great memories back in Jr High! You will be miss by many and I know you are in a beautiful place and will return with your family! Love and light to you! To the family and friends I am so sorry for your loss!

Holly Smith

May 4, 2009

Mike and Family,
My deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you all.

Audrey Silcox

May 4, 2009

Dear GearHart Family,

I send my love and condolences to you, I am sorry for your loss. Tyler was a Sweet young man and will be remembered by many. My prayers are with you all.
Love,
Audrey Rose

Joan Enniss

May 4, 2009

Mike and Lou Ann, I am so sorry to hear about your son, may you have the comforts from our Heavenly Father with you and all your family.
A Very Long Ago Neighbor,
Joan (Lowder) Enniss,

Tom & Char Gudmundson

May 4, 2009

Dear Mike & Lou Amm and family:

Char and I send our deepest love and condolences to you for the loss of your dear Tyler. This has been a trying ordeal. We admire your strength, love and togetherness in caring for Tyler and each other.

Your love for each other and the knowledge the gospel will continue to comfort you.

Know that we love you and have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Families are Forever!!

With our Love,
Tom & Char

Janice Woods

May 4, 2009

Hope you guys know how much we love you all. Tyler is a great young man who will be missed by us all. We are just around the corner if you need anything.
Janice and Tim

Amber Bowles

May 3, 2009

Lou Ann and Family,

It will be the little things you remember,
the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now,
it will be the memories of these little things
that help push away the pain
and bring the smiles back again.

Keeping you in my prayers,
and trusting that God will bring you and your family
comfort in the days ahead.

Mrs White

May 3, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathy
God has promised a time when all sickness and death will be a thing of the past , until then please know others are thinking about you and wishing you the peace and comfort only God can give

Grant Gudmundson

May 3, 2009

Dear Mike and Lou Ann,
I was so sorry to hear of Tyler's passing. He was a fine young man and he will be missed. Please know that I love you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Grant

Norma Olson

May 3, 2009

Dear Holly and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother and the grief and pain you and your family have gone through. Our prayers are with you.

Barbara & Norma Olson

May 3, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss, we will miss you tyler it's so hard to see this you were such a good friend. Always life of the crowd. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Always.
Todd and Amber Johnson

Jackie McNeil

May 3, 2009

Tyler will be extremely missed. We all have so many great memories with him. I have known Tyler since he was in the 3rd grade, so I had the pleasure of watching him grow into such a handsome young man. Please know that you all are constantly in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Jackie ~ Larry's sister

Laura Medina

May 3, 2009

Mike and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Just know my prayers are with you at this time

Laura Medina

Lisa Robbins

May 3, 2009

I miss you Tyler.....it's so hard seeing your picture in the obituary. We will always remember you and can't wait to see you again.

Love your sister,

Lisa

Aimee Woodard

May 2, 2009

Ty was such an amazing person. I feel extreamly privledged to have gottan to know him. He was the person who was always willing to be there when you just needed a friend to talk to! He could make you laugh no matter the situation, and he had a very contagious smile that I will never forget! I am sorry for your familys loss. He will be greatly missed but never forgottan! Please know that I am thinking of everyone and will keep you in my prays!

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