Tyler Scott Strickland, age 28, passed away from injuries he sustained in an auto accident in his hometown of Grantsville, Utah, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
Tyler (Scrappy), a nickname his grandpa Bill gave him at an early age, was born to Steven and Ann Strickland on Nov. 23, 1988. Tyler made his grand entrance into this world four minutes after his twin sister Tenille, thus proving to be the first of many times he would let his sister be number one.
Tyler graduated from Grantsville High in 2007 and attended Grantsville schools. Shortly after high school, he met Heather Marie Capell, and they were married on Feb. 26, 2011. Together, they had two beautiful children, Payton Marie and Ryker Kenneth Scott. His love for Heather was unconditional and he wanted nothing more than to make her happy.
Tyler worked hard and made a career for himself with ISEC. In his nine years, he progressed from laborer to foreman, where he was in charge of all Salt Lake-area projects. He met some amazing buddies there where he built a special bond with Snake, Beaver, and many more. He also had the opportunity during this time to work with his brother Greg and great friend Matt.
Tyler’s passion in life were his two children, Payton and Ryker. Every spare moment he had, you would find him cheering these two on no matter what they were doing, from Payton’s dance recitals to Ryker’s sports.
During the warmer months, you’d always hear Payton and Ryker talking about their go-go buggy adventures with mom and dad, and their camping trips with David, Kaitlyn, Brad, Amy and all the kids. These stories are truly memories everyone will hold deep in their hearts.
Tyler’s hobbies include going to the gym, backyard BBQs in his fire pit he was so proud of, golfing, hunting, anything outdoors and helping Heather with all her Pinterest projects.
He was preceded in death by grandfathers Lorin Eugene Mattinson and Grant Worthen.
He is survived by his wife Heather Strickland, daughter Payton (8), son Ryker (5); mother Ann Strickland and father Steve Strickland (Shelly); sisters Angie (Mike) Silva and Tenille (Glade) Martin; brothers Greg Strickland and James Strickland; grandparents Bill (Myrna) Strickland and Martha Mattinson; aunts and uncles Glen (Robin) Strickland, Dwaine Strickland, Lorin Kay (Joy) Mattinson, Audrey Crouse; in-laws Sheldon and Suzanne Capell, Tyler (Karleen) Capell, Whitney (Jake) Peterson and Zachary Capell.
He is also survived by nieces and nephews Maddison, Hayden, Kenidee, Hadleigh, Brexley, Grayson, Paxton, Beau, Gracie and Georgia; many cousins, friends and people near and far who loved him; and last but not least, despite his love/hate relationship, his dog Jax.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at noon in the Grantsville Stake Center, 550 E. Durfee St., Grantsville. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and also from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Grantsville City Cemetery.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at daltonhoopes.com. Arrangements are in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, Grantsville.