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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271058
Title: Tyler G. Swensrud
Date: 11/6/1992-1/6/2024
Inscription/Marks: 11/6/1992
Summary: Tyler Garret Swensrud, 31, Watford City, ND, passed away January 6, 2024, at the McKenzie County Hospital in Watford City, ND. Memorial services were held January 16, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, with Minister Matthew Rolfson officiating. Tyler arrived on November 6, 1992, the son of Garret Swensrud and Janelle Ceynar. It was the first day of deer season, an important holiday in the Swensrud family. His dad thought he had the trophy that year — his son Tyler! Tyler was raised by his father in Watford City and when Tyler was only 8 years old, his dad suffered a traumatic brain injury. Tyler came to live with Nannie, Grandpa, his dad, and his uncles. He was always surrounded by friends. Skateboarding was his favorite hobby, but hunting, fishing and football with his dad, uncles, and friends came in a close second. He loved the Green Bay Packers and WWE. Life was busy. During Tyler’s junior and senior high school years, he took care of his dad. Tyler was heartbroken when Garret died in a vehicle accident. Tyler met Codi Clark that summer and they started a life together. Tyler and Codi had twin sons, Eli and Trey. He loved his little boys. It was the happiest time in his life. Tragedy struck his life again when Eli drowned while he was at work. Losing his dad and son was more than he could bear. Tyler met and married Kylie Bodine and together they had two sons: Ayden and Teagan. He loved all four of his boys. They were the light of his life. He had several different jobs, but his favorites were tractor tech at John Deere in Jamestown, ND, and assistant general manager at LA Fitness in West Palm Beach, FL. When Covid hit, the gym closed, and Tyler came home. Grief took hold of his life, and he could not cope. He tried many times to get sober, but the disease of addiction controlled his life. His kindness and compassion touched the lives of many people like him who were struggling. Pray for all who have an addiction. Life can be a challenge for them. He was proud of his heritage - Norwegian and Native American. Tyler is survived by three sons, Trey, Ayden and Teagan; his brother, Jayden Vaupel; grandmother, Valerie Swensrud (Nannie); grandfather, Chuck Ceynar (Jeanette); uncles, Darin (Charlotte) Swensrud, Brock (Jami) Swensrud, and Marc Ceynar; cousins, Zane, Elizabeth, Brennan, and Rylen Swensrud; and numerous other beloved great-aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceeded in death by his son, Eli; father Garret; and grandfather, Dale Swensrud.
Red ID: FND_I_78548 Image ID: 596043 Image Notes: FND001 271058

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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