Tyler Schmidt Obituary

Tyler, you will always be missed and loved.

Dear Jeff, Valerie & family.

There are no possible answers to why this terrible tragedy happend. Somehow I hope with family, friends and God's grace you will find a way to continue your life and eventually accept what is absolutley not acceptable.

God's blessing and eventual peace in your grief.

Your compassionate friend,
Laraine Anderson-mom to angel Michael

Valerie and Jeff. As I promised, here I am. He was not who I was thinking but an extremely familiar face still. It was so nice to meet you 2 tonight. I hope you find it in your hearts to get through these very difficult days, weeks, even years...One day at a time...with each other. My email is always open for either of you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Take care guys and god bless

"When someone you love becomes a memory;
the memory becomes a treasure".......

Dear Valerie,
Although we just met recently, my heart goes out to you and your family. The little verse here is one that I have lived by since I lost my own son 21 years ago. I hope you can feel comforted by the verse now and peace in your heart for the years ahead.
With love and God's blessing,
Suzy Wilson

Dear Jeff, Valerie, Addie and Jonathan,

We are so sorry about the loss of Tyler. We are glad we were able to attend the service. It was a beautiful service that touched everyone there. It was easy to see that Tyler was very loved and appreciated by the tremendous show of support. We have great memories of Tyler and he will surely be missed. We wish you the best during this difficult time and please let us know if we can help in any way.

Take care and best of wishes,

Love,

Matt, JoEllyn, Hunter and Nick Julander

Dear Valerie, Jeff, Jonathan and Addie,

We were out of town and I just heard the news about Tyler. I'm so sorry. I remember how Tyler would come in the office and chat with me - what a sweetheart!

And, though I know that he (and the family) went through more than his fair share of troubles, I'll always remember him as that sweet kid.

Lindsey and I will keep him and the rest of your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Val,

I am so very sorry to hear about your devastating loss. I can only imagine the hole this has left in your heart. I pray that time and your faith and your belief in something better for Tyler will get you through this difficult journey. Be well, my friend.

Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Wendy & Mike Travis
Edinburgh, Scotland

Dearest Jeff, Valerie, Jon and Addie,
We've spoken several times over the past week so you know how I ache for you...I reminded you of the time you were in California and Tyler was able to meet Alice Cooper in our golf clubhouse as Alice was playing in a pro-am here. Tyler was so thrilled that Alice was so kind to him and he was able to share with him about how Jeff had taken him to see a concert a few years before. The look of excitement on his face will stay with me forever.
Please know that you're always in our prayers....
Deb and John Julander

Valerie and Family, I am so very sorry of your loss. I cannot imagine your pain. My deepest sympathy to you and yours. Take care, Lynn Delsey

Hi, Jeff and Valerie
I sit in my office chair and contemplate your grief, and my heart is heavy for you. I never knew Tyler, but from the obit, he certainly loved and was loved! How short... and how sweet...life really is.
God is good . . . no doubt, and children (and other loved ones) are a gift...sometimes a fleeting one. Please know that Amy and I both grieve with you, for we both know what deep pain results from a loved one's death. God bless the Schmidt family, each one.

Dear Jeff, Valerie, Johnny, and Attie,

Spring and I are so sorry for your loss. Through all the trials your family endured, I was always impressed how close you remained. Sometimes families fight but your family was always so fast to defend one another and I always admired that.

Best Wishes to you all, Take care,
Kevin and Spring

P.S.- I will never forget getting Spring out of the shower to watch Tyler and Johnny playing basketball in their thons!

Dear Jeff, Valerie, Jonathan & Addie,
You are all among my close, yet distant family. My Mom Kris is your sister Jeff, so I guess that makes me your niece and cousin here on the east coast.
I remember meeting Tyler when he was about 6 or 7 and I was around 11 years old-Jonathan was a newborn, and Addie wasn't here yet! You all were visiting us and the Grandparents. Little did I know it would be the last to see you all. However, thoughts of all of you have been with me. I remember Tyler being shy, yet once he warmed up to my sister and I we were able to laugh and have some fun. So, I have a very positive memory of Tyler. He was a child and all children are beautiful; innocent, open and not yet plagued by the life and thoughts of an adult or affected by all the bad in this world. Just pure. Just Tyler as I am remembering him.
The obituary should be a bit of a nudge to those with loved ones suffering with some type of struggle. Addiction, mental illness, or perhaps just someone who needs just that little extra love. If help is needed, give it! If love is needed, give it. And if guidance is needed, give it. You never know when it's too late. Be informed and know your resources!
And again to my family, I send my love, my strength and energy to you all during this tough time. You are in my thoughts, always!

There’s a poem by an unknown author,
Its called “The Folded Page.”
As I remember, it goes something like this:

“Up in a quaint old attic,
As the raindrops patter down,
I sat paging through an old schoolbook –
Dusty, tattered, and brown.

“I came to a page that was folded down,
And across it was written in childish hand:
‘The teacher says to leave this for now,
‘tis hard to understand.’

“I unfolded the page and read.
Then I nodded my head and said,
‘The teacher was right: now I understand.’

“There are lots of pages in the book of life
That are hard to understand.
All we can do is fold them down and write:
‘The teacher says to leave this for now,
‘tis hard to understand.’

“Then someday – maybe only in heaven –
we will unfold the pages again,
read them and say,
‘the teacher was right, now I understand,’

“When it comes to the death of the person
Whom we are laying to rest today,
About all we can do is fold down the page and write
“The teacher says to leave this for now,
‘tis hard to understand.”

Dear Valarie and Family,
I just found out about your son through Cari Vermillion. Words cannot express how it saddens me of what your family must be going through. No parent should ever have to live through the death of a child. You are in my thoughts,

Deb Robinson-Dufford

VALERIE AND FAMILY,

PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU!! WE LOST CRISTY JUST TWO YEARS AGO AND KNOW YOUR PAIN!! YOU HAVE TO STAY STRONG FOR EACH OTHER AND KNOW THAT GODS GRACE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH!!! IF YOU NEED ANYTHING--CALL OR COME BY!!! LOVE AND PRAYERS WAYNE AND MILLY POPE

Jeff and Valerie -- my mother called me today with the very sad news about Tyler -- she mentioned that you tried to reach me also - I'm sorry that I missed your call. There are few words that can comfort you during this time, but please know that we are thinking of you and our prayers are with you both -- and especially with Tyler.

Dear Valerie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your families loss. My prayers are truly with you for comfort at this time.
Having a brother with schizophrenia I so agree and support your words in Tyler's obituary, ".....take the time to try and understand any given situation, be cautious in passing judgement"

Cari Vermillion

In a journey to find comfort in the passing of a friend, I stumbled upon this tribute to the very special and very loved, Mr. Tyler Schmidt.

I am the mother of a "special" son too..whose only wish is for normalcy. My heart aches at every broken attempt he makes to find his place in this world.

Your plea to those who will listen is a valiant effort to help the world have compassion for the war that rages on in the minds of the mentally ill; and to never assume that along with madness there is not greatness.

God Speed

Tyler was my cousin and it is unfortunate that we were not in touch during the last years of our lives. During our own struggles to find our place in the world and across long distances, I feel like I can understand his struggles as I hear and read stories about him. This all reaffirms me of the reason I have chosen to be an educator of kids at-risk and those with special needs; hopefully I can help guide other children like Tyler through a chaotic world. Please know that even though I cannot be by your side today, I send the Light your way that strengthens family bonds. May you find comfort in remembering the happiest of times and remain strong through love in times when your hearts ache. I Love you all, for you are my family.

i send my best to addie and her family stay srtong and you guys can get through this

We are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for the whole family. God Bless.

I have spent my life working with people with disabilities and regret that I never had the pleasure of meeting Tyler. How truly blessed Tyler was to have you as parents. Your tribute to him was beautiful!

Jeff, Valerie, Jonathon & Adie - I am so sorry for your loss. Tyler was so sweet with such a pure heart. I know he's much happier now. I will never forget what a lovely trip we had with him in Iowa a few years back and will always cherish that time. Love, Brett

Valerie, Jeff, Addy, and John,
While at QP I remember Tyler as being a fun loving, hard working, and a good friend to all. I am saddened by your loss. Please know that I am thinking about you all.
May God Bless you,

Dear Valerie and family,
I am so sad to know that Tyler is gone. Our family loved Tyler. He loved life and made it a fun. He loved bingo! I wish we had been able to see him more recently, I was just thinking of all of you last week and wanted to stop by and show you how much Ansleigh had grown, he loved her. Take care and call if you need anything at all. Love, Marla Groth and family

Tyler provided many memories for me personally. I remember the day he was born because it was the first day of summer break from Emerson Jr. High and His Grandma Conger left in a hurry for Ft. Collins to see her first Grandchild. I have so many memories of you buddy I could not begin to list them, so just know that we all love you and will see soon, love uncle Kraig

I am so very sorry for your family's loss. As you know - when he wasn't a mess, he was thoroughly delightful. God bless him.

My heart grieves for your family. I never had the chance to meet Tyler but heard alot of wonderful things about him. Prayers to your family for strength and comfort during this difficult time.

My thoughts have been going out to you all this last week. I'll always remember Tyler as a friend, very considerate and always enjoyable. He made me smile!

My heart truly goes out to each of you. Tyler's notice caught my eye - I lost a son almost 5 years ago and I also have a 19 year old autistic nephew - Tyler James - great big bear with red hair. He too has many challenges to face daily and your Tyler and he would have been such great friends. Hold onto to all the good memories and know that he is now with all who accept him as Tyler. If you ever want to talk - I am here.

Tyler called our news station regularly. He was always so polite and a true delight to speak with, well informed and very inquisitive about numerous things. We had discussions that varied from storm fronts to the latest local news. We are so very, very sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

Dear Jeff, Valerie, Jonathon, and Addie....My heart goes out to all of you and your family. He was a sweet little boy, and I remember him from that first day of First Grade. I have been so blessed with many wonderful children, but I truly don't like losing them. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I always think of Tyler as this huge teddy bear kind of kid - I know he had his tough times and yet he could be tender too. His name is in my prayer box and will continue to be there-as a remembrance of his life and struggles- and a reminder to treat others with a gentler spirit because we never know what they may be walking through.

Jeff, Valarie and Family,
Tyler was without a doubt the most polite person I've had the honor of knowing. He would always take time to say hello when in the neighborhood or at a Palmer Basketball game.
Please stay strong for each other and let us know if we can help in anyway!

Valerie:
Thinking of you and sincerely sorry for your loss. May you and your family find the strength you need at this difficult time.

Im sorry for your families loss, and hope you guys are able to stay strong. Tyler was a nice young man through all the years I have known him. He is watching over you now.

Jeff, Valerie, Johnny, and Addie,
We are very sorry to hear about Tyler. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Michael and Paige Hunt

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

I remember Tyler as a nice, quiet, and very respectful boy in Elementary School.

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Tyler at Queen Palmer as being a happy boy that was always kind and polite when he came to the office. My thoughts and prayers are with you.