Tyson Sanborn Wells

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge that Tyson Sanborn Wells, passed away last year on November 30. His fight with cancer was long and valiant. He had reached his 50th birthday and despite his constant deterioration he continued to live his life fuller than anyone could imagine.

He has left so many family and friends to mourn him, Heather (wife) Zachary (son) Eli (son) Sasha (daughter). His parents Bunnie (Richard) and Cathie Wells. His sister and their family Marlena and Tyler Penney and their children Gage and Savannah. Heather’s parents Ken and Betty Brohman, and brother in laws James (Vicki) and Andrew (Kim). So many other close family members that were adorned as amazing friends.

He left our earth knowing he would be reunited with his Grandparents Harry and Kay Myers with whom he had so many fond memories, along with Grandparents June & Richard Wells.

Tyson was born in Hope,BC and spent his elementary years attending Hope Elementary. His family then moved to Agassiz and Tyson spent his teen years attending Agassiz Secondary School. He became a volunteer firefighter at the age of 16 and continued on for several years serving his community, in which he earned a Medal of Bravery. Tyson’s wild side came through at age 16 and he spent time living with friends and then became part of the Hardy family. Keith and Diane had a soft spot for Tyson but he soon learned that hard life rules applied at his new home too. Tyson worked hard at Pioneer Motors while attending high school and graduating in 1991.

Tyson started a short career in tree planting and then moved on to forestry. Tyson worked hard Logging and working his way up the ranks through Tolsons. Tyson then trained and became a tree faller. It was with pride he started his own business Farfromhuggin Falling. Over the years he contracted with other amazing Fallers and worked throughout the lower mainland and the west coast. His network throughout the lower mainland with contractors and the logging community was substantial and his reputation flawless. His love for Falling grew and his knowledge and safety practices always brought him home safely.

Tyson and Heather met in 1994 and married in 2000. They raised Zachary and were proud of who he has become. Tyson was devastated he had to leave in the midst of raising Eli and Sasha but tried to instill in them not only his values of kindness and generosity but also his love and pride for who they where and who they will become. Fatherhood came naturally to Tyson and I would like to say he took it seriously but nope. He talked a big talk but he was a big softy for all of the kids. He was a loving and devoted husband that truly kept Heather guessing what he would think of next. His spontaneity and love for adventure kept his heart young and he loved living on the edge, there wasn’t much that scared him.

Tyson was an amazing story teller and could entertain friends for hours. He loved sitting in his fire pit that he built sharing drinks and stories with so many of you and we hope to continue to honour that in the future. His generosity and kindness for others was phenomenal whether it was helping at the drop of hat or whether he could help financially in which he loved to do with anonymity.

His thrill seeking lead him to drag racing. Once he had a taste he was hooked and spent 4 years building his own VW Big Block Bug. Throughout the years the ‘need for speed’ increased and so did the horsepower in his car, thanks to Norm.

Drag racing was a great way to spend time with family and friends at the race tracks and it was a passion that was waiting to be be restarted prior to becoming sick. Tyson spent almost 2 years fighting Cancer and there was nothing that would slow down his love for life until the last 5 months.

Supported and surrounded by so many loving family and friends there was no way that his journey could have lasted so long. His love for everyone outweighed any desires to give up. He wanted to spend every waking moment surrounded by all of his loved ones.

His loss is immense and moving forward without him leaves so many of us empty and trying to navigate how to live a life without him.

We wish for you to join us in mourning his loss but also in celebrating in the joy of a life well lived and to be admired.

A service will be held June 8th at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall at 1:30. We will honour him with prayer, great stories and the friendship of coming together. He would have loved a big party but we will plan that for a later date. Tyson would also hate for anyone to get too fancy for him so please honour him in keeping it casual. Wear a race shirt or whatever makes you feel comfy.

In lieu of flowers or donations please consider honouring Tyson with the gift of giving for others by donating blood. Tyson received countless transfusions through his illness and this truly extended his time with us. Knowing that you can gift this to someone else would truly commemorate who he was.