Steve Tyler

Obituary

With the tenderest of emotion, we the children of Stephen Loren Tyler announce the passing of our beloved father. Steve was born on December 5, 1944 in Safford, Arizona. He died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of September 24, 2024 in his homein Placentia, CA. He enjoyed the company of all of his living children during his final days.

Steve graduated from high school in Germany, where his father was stationed as a Lt. Col. in the US Air Force. Steve served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany, graduated from Cal Poly University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, worked as an engineer for 45 years, and received eight patents for his inventions. In 2001, Steve started Westpak USA with close friends, and he was the CEO of that business until his death. He continued his education throughout his life taking photography, Vietnamese, and other classes; he even signed up for an MBA program in 2023.


Few people possess the repertoire of hobbies that Steve did. He was an engineer and an avid book reader, he restored cars and joined car clubs, he was an excellent photographer and had a passion for trains, he loved racing—as a participant and spectator. He was a world traveler and visited many countries including China, Vietnam, and Germany and celebrated the unique aspects of their cultures. Steve was an artist, spoke five languages, loved music, played guitar, and was teaching himself piano the last few years of his life. Of course, we will all dearly miss his great sense of humor, whether tricking fellow missionaries into ordering him a Kaiserschnitt (C-section) at the bakery or his good-natured teasing. With all these amazing feats, he loved his children above all and supported their interests.


Steve now rejoins many deceased relatives, including his loving parents, Loren and Nelda Tyler, as well as his son Scott Tyler and granddaughter Kristen Ellis. He is survived by his three sisters: Karen, Joyce, and Patricia; he is also survived by five of his six children: Kristina, Camille, Russell, Emilie, and Craig; and he is survived by twenty-one grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." –John 3:16


In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of the charities in Steve’s memory:

Viet Toc Foundation (www.viettoc.org) or Children’s Hospital of Orange County (foundation.choc.org)

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