Shelby 'Skip' Tyler
It is my sad duty to report the passing of a good Coastie and Friend Skip Tyler. He served on the Tender White Lupine and he loved the Coast Guard. He had the Ensighn flying on his flag pole and he always wore a Coast Guard Pin or a Hat. See you at the Next Duty Station Skip.
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TYLER - Shelby 'Skip' Cobb Age 65, of North Tonawanda, September 4, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 20, 1944 in Buffalo, NY. He was a 1962 graduate of Kenmore West High School. He served with the United States Coast Guard from July 1962 to July 1966. He retired from National Fuel Gas in 2004 after 37 years of dedicated service. He was a member of American Legion Post 1451 and a past Commander of American Legion Post 1529. He was a member of the United States Coast Guard Tug Association and Third Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and refinishing furniture, he was always ready and willing to help others in need. He is survived by his wife Judy Tyler (nee Clark) who he married on September 14, 1974; daughter and son-in-law Amy and Bill Schoenrock of Tonawanda, NY; son Jason and future daughter-in-law Jennifer Richter of Atlanta, GA; father-in-law Charles Clark and many other relatives and special friends, as well as his four-legged friends at home. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St at Ward Rd in North Tonawanda on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 AM, the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Grove will officiate, interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Guest book available at
09/06/09 Submitted by: 
Charles H. Goodspeed
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