A Big Thanks!!!! by Lisa

I first just want to say that this post is a little bit long. Please, please just read.


On behalf of my family and I, we just want to express to all of you how much we appreciate your love and concern during this most trying time in our lives. We have received a lot of prayers and we know that if it weren't for those prayers, Tyler wouldn't have been the miracle that he truly was.......is!

We just want to thank all of those who took care of Tyler. Specifically, Jordan Valley Hospital and Paramedics, who took such great care of him and who truly helped bring Tyler back to life. They always stayed optomistic, which helped us to stay optomistic. Because they cared so much for him, he was able to progress so much. There was not a day that went by that Tyler didn't relearn something new. That was a miracle!!!

Heritage Park Care Center---A special special thanks to Heritage Park for everything you taught Tyler from, helping him talk and getting to the point where he could have a conversation with us. For, teaching him how to walk again. He got to be so good at that before his downfall. For teaching him how to feed himself again to sitting up by himself. All of this and much much more. Like, at Jordan Valley Hospita,Tyler never ceased to amaze us each and everyday we were there at the care center. He was learning something new everyday and progressed so much everyday. All of this is because of the love and care all of you gave to Tyler. You helped Tyler be the Tyler we all love!! i just wish you all could have known him before this accident. He was such a fine young man, and fun to be around.

McKay Dee Hospital---We can't thank you guys enough for the phenomonial care you gave Tyler during his last days. We know that you tried everything you could to keep him alive and I am sure it was not easy for you as it wasn't for us, knowing that there was not much you could do for him. There are no words to tell you how impressed we were by your care. The nursing staff was excellent and you all were so compassionate towards the situation. We are all very impressed by the Doctors that cared for Tyler. We know that, under his circumstance, that he was under the best care at McKay Dee. Thank you for keeping him comfortable during his last days and thank you for making us feel welcome and comfortable. Thank you for being so compassionate. On a rate of 1-10 we all give you a 12. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!


Last but not least-- to our family and friends and to all of those who have visited Tyler's blog and who have been with us through this journey and to witness Tyler's miracle. Tyler would not have survived that first night if it weren't for your love and support and prayers. There are no words to express how much we do appreciate all of you!

I know Tyler loved and appreciated every single one of you that took care of him and that were there to motivate him to keep moving forward. We are truly grateful that we were given these past three months with Tyler to get to know him again!! We will miss him, and our hearts still ache for him, but we also know that he is happy and we WILL see him again!!


Thanks again!!!

Graveside service pictures.

Goodbye Uncle Tyla

I took Audrey to the cemetery the day after Tyler's funeral and she wasn't quite sure what to think especially when I asked her to say Hi to Uncle Tyler. She was all sorts of confused. :) Anyways, so when I asked her to say Hi to Uncle Tyler, she was calling out his name, "Tyla.....," as if she was trying to look for him. It was so sweet but so sad at the same time. So, here are just a couple of pictures of Audrey at Tyler's grave. I am hoping we will have the funeral pictures on here soon. So, hang tight.

Paying her respects..

Tyler's tribute - By Holly

I love you buddy. Your funeral was beautiful. I'm glad you were with us. I felt great comfort over the last few days, and then you were gone. I could feel it. that is when I lost it. Tears...

I love you three!

Tyler Brent Gearhart

Tyler Brent Gearhart (Bodie) Tyler Brent Gearhart, age 23, was called home Thursday, April 30, 2009 in Ogden, Utah. He was born February 17, 1986 to R. Michael and Lou Ann Turville Gearhart in Salt Lake City, Utah. He fought a courageous battle with drug addiction. Tyler had a loving personality and was loved by all who knew him. He had a contagious smile and a wonderful laugh. His quick whit and sense of humor captured everyone's love. Tyler loved his family, friends and his two dogs. He especially loved family gatherings. He was a very respectful young man, always saying please and thank you. He was always a very caring person by putting others first. Tyler graduated from Copper Hills High School in 2004. He loved all sports, especially football, basketball and snowboarding. Tyler was a true fan of the Oakland Raiders. Tyler is survived by his parents and three brothers and three sisters. Corey, Holly (Troy) Johnson, Jamie (Gene) Slater, Michael, Shawn and Lisa (Brandon) Robbins. He has nine nieces and nephews and a very special friend Tehra Dunn. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain Shadows 4th Ward Chapel, 8136 Old Bingham Hwy. West Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to services from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. and Monday, May 4, 2009 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at the West Jordan City Cemetery. A special thanks to the West Jordan, Utah Paramedics, Jordan Valley Medical Center, Heritage Park Care Center, and McKay Dee Hospital. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com