Adam Tyler

Traverse City - Adam Christopher Tyler, 27 of Traverse City and Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2013.

Adam was born on July 24, 1985 in Redford Township. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 2003. Adam earned his bachelor's in Business Administration from Western Michigan University in 2011.

In his spare time Adam loved taking photos, shooting guns, playing golf and video games. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

Adam is survived by his dad Robert (Debbie) Tyler of Traverse City and mom Victoria Tyler of Traverse City, brother Joshua of Grand Rapids, step brother Eric Breece of Indianapolis, step sister Katie (Robert) Layman of Canton, paternal grandparents Robert and Clara "Sue" Tyler and maternal grandma Janet MacAdam.

Adam was preceded in death by his grandfather Morris "Mac" MacAdam.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2012 at 12 noon at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 am.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society or to the American Heart Association.