Celebration of Life
Tyler Allan Pinard was born March 18, 1971, in Arcata, Calif., to Donna Keebler and Reginald McCall. He was raised in Cave Junction with his mom, Donna, and his adopted dad, Raymond Pinard, until he moved to Grants Pass in 1985.
He enjoyed riding his skateboard in his youth. He also rode dirt bikes and raced mountain bikes until adulthood.
He was married to Yvette Queener for 18 years. He has three sons; Tyler Raymond Allan Pinard, 29, Elijah Rain Heisler, 26, and Ayden Allan Williams, 14.
Tyler was a finish contractor who took pride in his work and had an exceptional eye for detail.
Tyler is survived by his mom, Donna Harden, and step-dad, John Harden, of Grants Pass; his adopted dad and step-mom, Raymond and Bernie Pinard of Cave Junction; sons, Tyler Pinard of Beaverton, Ayden Williams of Grants Pass and Elijah Heisler of Medford; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Alaska, California, Montana and Mexico.
Tyler died on Sept. 28, 2024, in Grants Pass. He will be missed greatly by family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. at Reinhart Volunteer Park at the B of A shelter.
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Randall Lee Lyles of Cave Junction, Oregon died unexpectedly March 1, 2025 at OHSU in Portland, Oregon.
Randy was born and raised in Bristol, Vermont. His parents were Sarah Katherine Boise and Roger Lyles of Vermont.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Chris; sister, Debbie; and step-daughter, Naomi Manning. Randy will be remembered for his “unique” sense of humor and his fierce love of family. He will also be remembered for his kindness and willingness to help when needed or asked.
Randy is survived by his wife Donna Lyles; daughter Ginni Lyles; son Damion Lyles; handful of grandchildren; and his sisters Sue and Kimberly.
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Patricia Mae Tifft, 87, of Grants Pass, died March 16, 2025 at Royale Gardens Health &
Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
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