Dell Roy Tyler Obituary (1931

Dell Roy Tyler, 91, of Provo, Utah, passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on September 7, 2023. He was born on November 22, 1931, in Provo, Utah. He was predeceased by his parents Roy Earl and Cleone Ferre Tyler, his beloved wife JoAnn Taylor Tyler, an infant son Roy Earl Tyler, and daughter Shari Tyler Sheranian. Dell is survived by his daughter Jode Tyler Porter (Don), and his son Kelly Dell Tyler (Jaleen). There are many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Dell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to serve his family. He loved sports, especially the Brigham Young University Cougars. Dell was a lifelong season ticket holder for football, basketball, and volleyball. He was a skilled golfer and skier, and had many “buddies” who for many years he was with on the slopes and the golf course. He was a ski instructor at Snowbird Ski Resort. In his last six years, he especially loved riding his “trike.” You frequently could see him going up State Street and around the condo area where he lived. Professionally, Dell was a general contractor specializing in utility lines, excavation, and a cement business. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in civil engineering. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War, training soldiers on bridge building. Dell had a soft spot for widows. Starting when he was only 12, he was helping widows with snow shoveling, shopping, yard work, and other needs. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dell served in multiple bishoprics and branch presidencies. He volunteered at the Provo Missionary Training Center for many years, and loved to help greet the arrival of the new missionaries, especially when it was one of his grandchildren. He had great love for his ward and its members in Grandview Farm. Dell made time to go to blessings, baptisms, birthdays, ordinations, graduations, and any other special event in which a member of his family was involved. He loved seeing and being a part of family activities. In his last few years, he looked forward to visits from grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Dr. Angel Lybert and her team at Utah Valley Hospital for the love and care that they have shown to our parents for the past 10 plus years, Jill Clark from Utah Valley Home Health, and Lisa Thurman, who assisted with care for Dell and JoAnn the past five years. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.