09/05/2025
💙 Honoring an Eagle Scout and Extraordinary Young Man 💙
Corunna, MI — The community is mourning the loss of Tyler Robert Coffey, 22, whose life was tragically cut short in a motor vehicle accident. Tyler’s legacy of kindness, service, and love continues through his incredible decision to be a Gift of Life Organ Donor, potentially helping over 200 lives.
Tyler was more than an Eagle Scout, athlete, coach, and friend—he was a true leader who gave of himself in every way. His impact on the Corunna Youth In-line Hockey League, where he played, coached, and refereed, will never be forgotten.
🙏 How You Can Help 🙏
The Corunna Youth In-line Hockey League is holding a Hockey Tournament on September 14 to raise funds in support of Tyler’s family during this difficult time.
Please join us in honoring Tyler’s memory by:
🏒 Attending the tournament
💛 Donating to support his family
📸 Sharing memories and photos of Tyler to celebrate his life
Together, we can show Tyler’s family just how many lives he touched.
Let’s rally as a community to honor the shining light Tyler was—and to carry forward his spirit of generosity, leadership, and love.
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Eagle Scout and An Extraordinary Young Man Passes Away.
Corunna, MI - Tyler Robert Coffey, 22, passed away at the U of M Sparrow Hospital as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
His family posted, As devastating as this is, we are proud of Tyler for choosing the Gift of Life. He could potentially help as many as 200+ people. Be proud of the exceptional young man Tyler is.
Tyler was a longtime member of the Corunna Youth In-line Hockey League. He not only played in the league but he also coached and refereed many games.
The Corunna Youth In-line Hockey League is holding a Hockey Tournament on September 14 to help raise funds for the family.
Below is the obituary:
Tyler Robert Coffey
April 14, 2003 - August 29, 2025
Tyler Robert Coffey age 22, of Lansing Michigan, passed away at University of Michigan Sparrow Hospital as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
Tyler was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked by love, laughter, and helpfulness. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him.
He was born in Lansing in 2003 to Kelly and Randy Coffey. He was raised in Perry, Michigan. Tyler started his education at Shaftsburg Elementary and eventually transferred to and graduated from Haslett High School class of 2021. He was a member of the bowling team and on the Haslett Viking Marching Band Drumline. He was a proud member of BSA Troop 97 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2021. Scouting taught him many things. With that knowledge he received a national medal of merit for saving his sister's life, as she was choking in 2018. Scouting also introduced him to welding, which he was making his career. Tyler was a longtime member of the Corunna Youth In-line Hockey League. He not only played in the league but he also coached and refereed many games.
Tyler joined the Eastside Rollers youth bowling league where his coach entered him into a Kings and Queens tournament. That is where he met his queen and love of his life. Taryn and Tyler were inseparable after that. The two took over coaching the youth bowling league and at the first practice in 2023 he proposed to her. They were set to marry on September 6, 2025.
Tyler enjoyed hockey, bowling, golf, fishing, hunting, playing cards, concerts and just being with family and friends.
Tyler is survived by the love of his life, his fiance Taryn Wombolt, his parents Randy (Amy) Coffey and Kelly (Daniel Hobbins), sister Abbey Coffey and bonus siblings Ashley (Spencer Reynolds), Taylor Stanley, Hannah Stanley (Alan Goodine), Cody Hobbins (Jamie), Joshua Hobbins, and Danielle Hobbins. Grandparents Robert and Sally Coffey of Haslett and Diane Jakovac of East Lansing. Uncles Ricky Coffey (Tracy) of Jacksonville Florida and Joey Jakovac of Phoenix Arizona. Cousins Jaxen and Lily of Jacksonville Florida. Nephews Gabriel and Nash Goodine of Perry Michigan. Tyler was also known as Uncle Tyler to Winston, who has been a very special person in his life. Not to mention the many other family members and friends he has met along the way.
He is predeceased by his grandfather Joseph Jakovac.
Among all the amazing things he did, Tyler chose to be a Gift of Life Organ Donor.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Graham Church, 7320 Beard Road, Perry, MI 48872. Reverend Robinson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2-8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, 214 S. Main St., Perry, MI 48872 as well as one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
There will be a luncheon following the service at the Perry Township Hall, 2770 W. Ellsworth Rd Perry, MI 48872.
Online condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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