Michael Lyman Tyler

1950-1997

Michael Lyman Tyler, 47, passed away on September 15, 1997, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born to Lyman and Bessie Tyler on January 15, 1950 in Salt Lake City.

He married Janie Roos on January 17, 1991 in Salt Lake City.

Michael strived to enrich the lives of all people with unconditional love. His first love was his family whom he stood by through beautiful times and through times of sorrow. He loved being involved with the Boy Scouts of America, in which he could help young people find hope, self-esteem and self-acceptance.

He also enjoyed teaching at the University of Utah where he taught the art of photography, outdoor recreation, and social sciences.

He found solace in nature, his passions were nature photography, camping, hiking, scuba diving, and river running. Although he always claimed to have more of a spiritual experience in an outdoor atmosphere, he was a devout member of the LDS Church, where he served faithfully in his ward's Bishopric at the time of his death. He could always keep the congregation laughing.

He is survived by his parents; his wife, Janie; her two children, Michele Seamons (Michael) and Paul Tucker; his daughter, Crystal Allred (Scott); his two sons, Rauri and Tyson; his sister, Marie Stuver (Michael D.); and his brother, Steven (Ann).

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 20, 1997, 12 noon at the Garden Park Ward, 1150 East Yale Ave. Friends may call Friday evening 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, or at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Tyler Children Trust fund at Zions Bank. The family expresses their love and support to the family of Mark Mathews, who died with Mike.