Tyler Gordon Obituary

Tyler Keith Gordon, 21, died from a fall on May 27, 2015 while climbing in Yosemite National Park, he was climbing a route on El Capitan called The Nose. Tyler was on a one year climbing adventure which had taken him to Europe, Utah, and California before he was to attend graduate school at University of British Columbia in Vancouver this fall.

Tyler was born July 10th, 1993 in Sharon, CT, to Connie Gordon and Douglas Gordon. He moved to Durango at a young age. Tyler soon took up rock climbing, a result of his passion for both the outdoors and problem solving. Tyler attended Durango High School where he graduated in 2011 with a 4.0 average. He graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder, in three years, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Applied Math, Magna Cum Laude, in 2014. Tyler quickly joined and attained the position of Officer in the CU Alpine Club. Tyler was a strong climber, mentor, leader and close friend to many in the club. "[I]f a climb was hard, or considered hard, you would just get through it and say it wasn't bad… you were truly nothing but a joy to be around," friend Sophia Di Biase said of Tyler's attitude toward climbing and life.

Tyler always saw things as they were, and moved through life with a calm mentality and steady resolve, subtly inspiring his friends with his genuine attitude. Along with his love for climbing and math, Tyler was a passionate baker. Lifelong friend Sarah Zemach says he believed "that pastries, like life and like people, are meant to be fully indulged in and fully enjoyed."

Tyler is survived by his younger brother, Bryce Gordon, his mother Connie, as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, and an enormous amount of friends far and near.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Tyler in Durango on August 1, location to be determined.

"God, what I would do for just one more slice of cake!"- Eddie Marovich, friend.