Tyler Joseph Wilcox
April 19, 2018
Tyler Joseph Wilcox was born July 10, 1998, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Robert and Jaci (Johannes) Wilcox. He attended elementary and middle school at St. Joseph Catholic School. He also enjoyed participating with the Catholic Football League (Packers) as well as with the Catholic Basketball League. Tyler graduated from Dowling High School in 2017, where he was crowned Homecoming King. He achieved his C# Certification from DMACC and was currently enrolled as a freshman at Grandview University majoring in computer science. Tyler worked for HyVee in Ankeny during high school, which suited him well as he loved helping people. He enjoyed camping, helping at his church, and was just an all-around happy person. Above all else, Tyler loved his family. He was on his way to his final day of his semester when he tragically died Thursday, April 19, 2018, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 19 years old.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother and father, Jaci and Robert Wilcox; younger brother, Chris; grandparents, Bernadette Wilcox, Kendra Johannes; aunts and uncles, Jodi (Jerry) Tyler, Julie (Brian) Ntem, Ray LeMay, Frank (Shelia) Wilcox, John (Diane) Wilcox, Bill (Beth Davis) Wilcox, Brad (Pam) Warner; cousins, Kassie, Katy, Connor, Coryn, Kyla, Ryler, Krista, Heather, Allison, Alex, Mandy, Andy, Tyler, Derek; and many other loving family members and countless friends.
Tyler was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ken and Mae Warner, Robert Wilcox Sr.; and his aunt Marla LeMay
All services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24th with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 25th. Cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Molly Munro
04/21/2018
So incredibly sorry to hear this news. Tyler was a happy and kind person and will be missed by many. Sending love and prayers to all of his family
Wendy Swanson
04/21/2018
Tyler was such a special person. So enjoyed having him in my French classes. Sending heartfelt condolences to your family. May his wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort. ADieu Tyler!
Noah McClintock
04/21/2018
Was very shocked at the news. I went to school with him and he was a great guy. Very funny and easy to talk to. I'd sit with him at lunch sometimes and we'd talk for a few hours. I was really shocked when I heard about his death and I hate seeing that lunchroom chair empty. Very sad news. He will be remembered as a funny and nice guy who made people's days better.
Joseph Kramer
04/20/2018
I am very sorry to hear the tragic news about Tyler. I have a lot of good memories of Tyler from school and he will surely be missed. I am praying for you all.
Phyllis Konchar
04/20/2018
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the tragic loss of Tyler. I will always remember him as a kind and loving person who had such a big heart. At school he was the first to volunteer to help with whatever needed to be done, and he had such a soft spot for the younger students.
His is a life ended far too soon. My heart breaks for you.