On Sunday, January 24, 2021 the community of Ocean Beach lost one of their own, Tyler Lewis Hayes, to Heaven too soon. His passing was unexpected, leaving the many family and friends who loved him with utter heartbreak. Tyler is survived by his mother Wendy Dunbar, grandmother Eleanor Goodman, uncle Dusty and aunt Carol Best, aunt Marjorie Cray, uncle Bobby Best, aunt Cece Best, cousins Jennifer Cray, Jacqui Best, Micheal Best and Bob Williams, along with the love of his life Ivy Wood and so many friends that he called his family.
Tyler attended Point Loma High School and San Diego City College, holding passions in skating, surfing, listening to music and art. Growing up, you could find Tyler skating to check the surf at the OB pier, eating from local taco shops like Ortiz’s off Voltaire or Nico’s on Newport, trying to land a new trick at the Robb Field Skate Park, and catching a wave anywhere between Dog Beach down Sunset Cliffs to the very end at City Beach.
Tyler moved to Hawaii during grade school, but shortly returned back to the place he had always known to call home, Ocean Beach. No matter where he was in OB, he would get recognized by someone who stopped him to say hello and wanted to spend time with him. His loyalty to his community was so deep that he proudly carried “1502” tattooed on his chest and “Friends are Family” tattooed on his belly. Tyler also had “Ocean Beach” tattooed across both arms, spanning the entire width. When he hugged you, it was as if Ocean Beach itself wrapped around you every time. All those blessed to have known Tyler believed he had a heart of solid gold.
A memorial service will be held in honor of Tyler’s life in the care of Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home in Ocean Beach; the date will be announced shortly.
Find comfort in the Resurrection Prayer to remind yourself that Tyler has not left us forever, as Tyler was a believer in Christ and wore the sign of the cross on a rosary around his neck. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16
The Resurrection Prayer
I am the resurrection and the Life,
Saith the Lord: He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
and whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die.
I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: and though his body be destroyed, yet shall I see GOD: whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not as a stranger.
We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Amen
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