February 1, 1977 – February 28, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tyler Jay Thompson, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. Tyler passed away on February 28, 2023 in Kamloops at the age of 46.
Tyler will be lovingly remembered by his partner Rosina Masi, parents Kathy and Rick Thompson, brother Chad (Amber) Thompson, nephew Ethan Jay Cowell and brother-in-law Damian (Luana) Cowell and family. He is also missed by Aunt Camielle (Roger) Trottier, Aunt Debbie Little, many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Brandy Cowell, grandparents, Aunt Carolyn Lampi and cousin Travis Lampi.
Tyler will be missed by his fur baby Louie. The two of them were inseparable and the best of friends. They enjoyed snuggles on the couch and walks every day.
Tyler was born February 1, 1977 in Merritt, BC. He grew up in the BC Interior before moving to Kamloops. In 1997, he began his mining career at Highland Valley Copper (HVC) as a laborer, which inspired him to become a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic. He spent 15 years at HVC and finished his time there as a Mine Maintenance Shift Supervisor. In 2012, Tyler went over to New Gold where he held various positions including Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent and Maintenance Project Specialist.
Tyler spent many years as a member of the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) south Central Branch and he loved being a part of this community. He held the Chair position for 8 years.
One of Tyler’s greatest passions was bikes, from dirt bikes to street bikes, he enjoyed building, working and riding them as well as watching and attending Super Cross. He also enjoyed reading, travelling, lake and ocean fishing, water sports, paintball, working out at the gym and creating/collecting art.
Tyler touched the lives of many in a very generous, kind and thoughtful way.
Ty, we will love and miss you forever.
A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, April 22nd at 1pm at the West Highland Community Hall in Kamloops.
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Loretta Hawrylenko
We are so very sorry for your families loss. We send you love and are here for support. Ian loved his visits with Tyler. They had so much in common with work and a love for bikes.
Tanya and Paul Knighton
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family He was a great person and will be missed by many.
Launa Boire
The Thompson family were a very big part of my life for many years, including Tyler. Due to my personal circumstances, and just “life happening”, we drifted apart, over the years, but I have often thought off all of them frequently.
Tyler, I regret we didn’t reconnect. You had been in thoughts several times in the preceding months. Sorry I missed you, buddy
Launa.
Marlene Allan
I am so sorry to hear of Tyler’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time
Mike, Nikki, Brayden, & Brandt
We were so fortunate to have had Tyler in our lives. He and Mike became the best of friends in Kamloops. Tyler was our best man at our wedding. When Ty came to visit, he would motivate our boys to score goals in hockey, lacrosse, and soccer by giving them $5/goal. There are so many great stories, laughs, and memories with him.
You have left our lives, but you will never leave our hearts. May you rest in peace.
Mirella Martino
So sorry for your loss Rosina…my heartfelt condolences to you and all his family.
Frank Craig
My condolences to the family. I enjoyed working with Tyler at HVC and dirtbiking with him with my son and Chad his brother. After I retired and he started at New gold we fell out of touch. Always thought we would meet up for another ride….I will miss him. He was one of the good ones.
Darryl and Arlene Jacobson
To the family of Tyler: we feel so sorry for your loss and hope and pray that your hopes to see Tyler again will give you some comfort. He was short changed on life as we know it but after a good sleep he will wake up and be able to really experience how life was meant to be…to have family, friends, good health, physical and mental because we have a Loving God. The new order will fix what is now so wrong and we all share that hope together. You all have our support till then!
Judy Hulme
My sincerest condolences and love to you Rosina, my heart is with you. Prayers and strength to Tyler’s family, friends and co-workers. Heartfelt condolences to all.