Tyler “Ty” Bixler, 41, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by love and his ladies. Tyler was able to spend his final weeks at home thanks to the immense, round-the-clock and loving care provided to him by his own personal nursing team — his wife, Jen, and their best friend, Katie, along with support from the University of Vermont Health Network hospice team and the UVM Medical Center oncology team.
Born on February 27, 1984, in Rutland, Vt., Tyler grew up in East Rupert, Vt. He graduated from Salem High School in Salem, N.Y., in 2002 and went on to earn his BA in criminal justice with a minor in business from Castleton State College in 2007. After college, Tyler was employed by the State of Vermont Department of Corrections, most recently as a senior probation and parole officer in Burlington, Vt.
Tyler married his soulmate, Jen, on August 9, 2014, in Killington, Vt. They settled in Colchester, Vt., where they built a loving community around them.
Tyler is survived by his wife, Jen (Morgan) Bixler, and their bulldog, Vinny “TubTub”; his father, Bruce Bixler, and partner Mary Sullivan; brother, Michael Sullivan (Ashley); sisters, Erin Maloney (Tommy) and Brooke Bixler; in-laws, Bill and Dale Morgan; brother-in-law, Jimmy Morgan; and his nieces and nephews, Olivia, Grayson, Harper, Will and Levi. TyTy also played a cherished role in the lives of many chosen nieces and nephews and leaves behind innumerable friends and loved ones, including many cousins and extended family.
Friends and family are invited to send Ty off in style at a celebration of life on Sunday, August 3, 2025, 1 to 4 p.m., at Higher Ground in South Burlington. Share your memories by emailing rememberingtybix@gmail.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Tyler’s Legacy Fund.
For the full obituary, please see everloved.com/life-of/tyler-bixler-colchester-vt/obituary.
This article appears in May 28 – Jun 3, 2025.