Tyler Lee Szabo was born July 4, 1997. He grew up in Flat Rock and graduated in 2015 from Flat Rock High School. Beloved son of Sara Cooke. Loving grandson of Buma Terri Cooke. Dearest nephew of Mandy (Jim) Gamboe, cousins of Jason Cooke, Morgan Cooke, great cousin Natalie Cooke, and Grandpa Mike Cooke. Dear brother of Katelynne Shanover He is also survived by his best friends Sean Bradley, Mark Kitchen and his beloved cat Boots. Tyler is best known by all who knew him for his uniquely kind heart and infectious ability to make all who knew him to feel loved and accepted, despite any one’s differences. To know Tyler was to love him. This is where life’s plan just feels wrong. Where the hours, the minutes and seconds should be rewound. On June 17, 2020, tragedy struck and our lives were forever changed when an innocent kayaking trip took a life that will forever impact so many. Tyler’s constant presence will surround each of us everyday and remind us all to cherish every moment together and love never truly leave us, and there are things that death cannot touch. We find this to be true as we look back at our fondest memories throughout Tyler’s 22 years of life. The memories that Tyler gave us will serve as reminders everyday of how precious life is. Tyler loved the outdoors, bike riding, kayaking and being at the beach. His cremation will take place at “The Witness Crematory” located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home. Due to Covid-19 services are for immediate family only.
Condolences
The news of Tyler’s passing hit me differently. I didn’t know Tyler. I don’t know any of his friends or family. I read about his disappearance on Facebook and felt an odd connection to this young man. I followed every update praying so hard that he was out there somewhere, just lost. The empathy I feel for his family and friends truly has me weak. I am so heartbroken for each and every one of you. If you’re reading this: please know that your son, friend, brother, or cousin..whatever he was to you...he had an impact. I didn’t know Tyler, but I’m sorry I didn’t. And I am so sorry he was ripped from your arms.
Praying so hard for all of you. Unknown Friend
I was one of the people that followed the story about Tyler and shared I just wanted to Tyler’s family I’m still praying for u everyday and I’m sending my condolences May god be with ur family in this time of grieving and may god wrap his arms around Tyler’s mom and guide her through this difficult time just from reading about Tyler u could tell he was special and had a beautiful smile rip Tyler fly high with the angels cause god has a special angel now Lisa Ann
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