Submit a PhotoTyler William Childers, 42, passed away on March 1, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona
Tyler was born on November 2, 1983, at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford, Indiana, to Steven William Childers of Orleans, Indiana, and Lora Denise Reynolds of Mesa, Arizona. He grew up in Orleans, Indiana, where he graduated from Orleans High School. He later continued his education at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. He was a machinist by trade.
Tyler was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his beloved wife Yulia Aleksandrovna Childers, who he wed October 12, 2014; his cherished daughter, Mia Alexandra Childers; his parents, Stephen William Childers (Vicki) of Orleans, Indiana, and Lora Denise Reynolds (James) of Mesa, Arizona; and his sister, Nikki Jo Childers, along with extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, one brother, and two uncles.
Tyler found his greatest joy in spending time with his daughter Mia. He loved traveling, fishing and visiting family, and he valued the time he shared with those closest to him. He will be remembered for his love of family and the memories he created with those he cared about most. Tyler attended Orleans First Baptist Church where he professed faith in Christ and was baptized there when he was 10 years old.
There will be a private service at Gilbert Memorial Park in Gilbert, Arizona, at a to-be-determined date, with cremation following.
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Dear Lora and husband, and Nikki, Yulia and Mia, I am so sorry for the loss of Tyler and the pain and void this brings to your life. Please remember the joyous times you all shared and allows these memories to ease your pain. My heart is with you, my prayers are with you and God bless!
My heart breaks for you and your family. We have fond memories of Tylor. May the Lord comfort you at this difficult time ????????????️????????
So sorry for your loss
My deepest condolences to the whole family. May Tyler rest in peace with the Lord.
So very sorry for your loss. Lora. Prayers for your family and you
Tyler was a great friend and an amazing dad haven’t seen him in a number of years but kept up with each other through the book of faces heartbreaking to hear this. You will be missed dearly.
Lora I am so sorry!! Many prayers for you and your family for comfort I understand how hard this is for you.
I’m so sad to hear this hurts truly
I would like to send my most sincere condolences. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my and my family’s thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
My deepest sympathies for all the family … my heart hurts for you .. Tyler was the sweetest
Hearing of Tyler’s passing saddened my heart. When Tyler was in my Kindergarten classroom at Orleans Elementary he was so sweet, always happy and I will always remember his beautiful smile. My sincere condolences to his family and love and prayer for them.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.
Tyler was one of my first students at Orleans. He could always crack me up with his Beavis and Butthead impersonations. I’m saddened to hear this and my condolences and prayers go out to his friends and family.
T. Y. ler… Dude, I am so heartbroken- seeing now the reason I haven’t heard back from you. I wish I could laugh again with you over the phone man like this summer, laughing til Id pee my pants and phone bout died. Talking bout all the memories.. the shenanigans we all got into so long ago. Thank you for getting me thru the tough time, I cherish the calls and just listening to you ramble on and laugh like Beavis & Butthead, still able to do a perfect impression more than 20 yrs later.. Ill miss ya man. Sending love and hugs and prayers to all.
Dear Julia, Mia and family,
We are so saddened to hear about Tyler. We are sending our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lora, my heart goes out to you and your family. My deepest condolences. Hugs my friend.
He was a great friend and a great man till we meet again love you budding
Tyler was a good friend of mine from Orleans School him and my cousin Jasen was good friends so when I moved to Orleans they accepted me into their group you’ll be forever missed buddy I know you’re up there fishing in your heart out! Prayers to your family and may God bless them
It’s hard to find the words for a loss like this. Tyler was an incredible person who brought so much light, kindness, and laughter to the people around him. He had a way of making others feel welcomed and valued, and that’s something that will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to his family and everyone who loved him. May you find strength in the memories you shared and comfort in knowing how much he meant to so many people. Tyler, you will truly be missed and never forgotten.
With heavy hearts and sadness, Riley Wallace and I send our love and prayers to the family. I’m sure my son Brandon will be waiting for Tyler. May God Bless your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Tyler. He was a very good and creative artist!!!!!