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Cynthia Nell “Tyler” Tajan |
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April 20, 1948 ~ January 9, 2017 |
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January 12, 2017 |
Cynthia Nell "Tyler" Tajan, 68, went to the sun
on the night of January 9, 2017, alongside her
beloved husband Joe, youngest son Adam and dear
daughter-in-law Jessica. There will be a celebration of Tyler’s
life later in 2017, date and details to be
announced.
During her last days on earth Cynthia, with Joe
by her side, fought cancer with grace.
Tyler Tajan was born Cynthia Nell Atkinson in
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, on April 20, 1948, to
Miriam Marie Haynes and Master Sargent Owen
Logan Atkinson. Tyler, her sister Marilyn, along
with brother Daniel, were raised by their
mother. She graduated high school in Groves,
Texas, then attended Tyler Junior College in
Tyler, Texas, hence her nickname “Tyler.”
Tyler and Joe met in 1967, fell in love, and
were married on the first day of Spring, 1970.
Seeking a better life in the country, they
relocated from Texas to Yaak, Montana, in 1972.
Crosby Owen Tajan was born in August of 1974 and
Adam Star Tajan was born at home in May of 1977.
Tyler and Joe raised their family enjoying the
lakes, rivers, and majestic mountains of North
Idaho.
Tyler and Joe built their most recent home high
in the mountains near Fall Creek outside of
Naples.
Tyler loved gathering huckleberries on her
property and she shared this love with her sons
and granddaughters.
Tyler’s 18-year tenure at Yoke’s Fresh Market
generated many friendships and connections that
remained valued and true throughout her life.
Tyler was a much-loved wife, daughter, sister,
mother, mother-in-law and friend.
She enjoyed reading the classics, baking
delicious desserts for her family and friends,
and was an accomplished seamstress. Her
spelling, grammar and writing were impeccable.
Along with her husband and sons, Tyler’s life
loves were cultivating flowers, especially King
Dan’s dahlias, and vegetable gardening. Tyler
provided fresh food from the earth for her
family every season and she loved a “nice salad”
prepared from her own garden on any occasion.
She enjoyed her flower and garden harvests
throughout the year.
Tyler is survived by her husband of 46 years,
Joseph Meyer Tajan, AKA “Jo Jo Baker,” sons
Crosby (Morgan Schuck Tajan) of Powell, Wyoming,
and Adam (Jessica Lippi Tajan) of Sandpoint, and
granddaughters Tacey, Willow and Nina, who she
taught to love unconditionally. Her sister
Marilyn and brother Daniel, along with Joe’s
sisters Ster (O’Neal) and Peggy (Dan), nephew
Izaac, niece Fara, and spirit brother Niels
Lenz.
Tyler was preceded in death by her mother,
father, sister-in-law Tacey and brother Nelson
Owen Atkinson, who died in infancy.
Of all the things in life, Tyler most loved her
husband, sons, and granddaughters. She loved to
laugh, and tend her garden. She will be greatly
missed by the many people whose lives she
touched.
In lieu of flowers or donations, participate in
your local community garden or start your own,
with thoughts of Tyler. |
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