Conklin, Tyler James
December 22, 1982 – November 20, 2024
at the age of 41 years:
Dear Tyler, we walk this less traveled path without you by our sides not knowing what each corner will bring. On November 20th, 2024, you were taken from us too soon; your journey began December 22nd, 1982, in Vancouver, BC to Don and Brenda Conklin. You lived and grew in Vancouver until you were 12 years old, then moved to Lytton, BC. There you explored your interest of vehicles driving all different ones around Gladwin property learning how things ran and how to fix it when needed. You were always so good at figuring out what was wrong and giving it that special touch.
Tyler graduated from Kumsheen High School in Lytton, BC then moved onward to the Vernon and Armstrong area where he started his journey at Kohler. Tyler worked there for 20 plus years, always enjoyed working there, enjoying all the people and had some close friends from there. They recognized him as a kind easy going family guy, always willing to teach people the tricks he knew, hard worker and an all-around quality guy.
Nineteen years ago, we met, and you changed my world; you were my rock, my star, my light in dark times, the one man I could trust. You became my everything and nothing has changed, I will always love you to the moon and back and one day I know we will be together again. You gave me 3 wonderful children that love you so much and miss you dearly. You had your special nick names and those will never be the same coming from me. Tyler always loved to get out on the lake early to enjoy the fishing, he enjoyed dirt bike riding with his son and making jumps for them to take and share special moments, working on vehicles, camping, and loved looking at the holiday lights each year with his family. He had recently gotten into landscaping with the dozer we just bought, he was eager to learn new things all the time. Tyler and his kids also share a strong love for German Sheperds and an overall love for all dogs. He is surrounded by our beloved dogs that passed that day with him; we know they are up there taking care of him side by side.
Tyler was an amazing partner and father, he was kind, sweet, gentle, honest, and strong willed; he was an amazing son and brother that would do anything for his
family. Tyler was an amazing friend that was always there no matter what; he would help those that needed it at any given time. He was one of the good ones!
You live on through your children Isabella, Tamira, and Tristan, spouse Kristina Riggs, mother Brenda Conklin, father Donald Conklin, siblings Randy and Rick Conklin Shannon and Christina Stanford, nieces, nephews and extended family in Nova Scotia who are missing you deeply and will always hold you close. You are our hero in this world and that will never change. Thus, we will never forget such an amazing soul.
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings.”
