Tyler Warren Winn, Hill City
May 6, 1993 - November 9, 2023
Tyler Warren Winn, Hill City, Kansas, was tragically taken from his loving family November 9, 2023, in rural Sheridan County, Kansas. He was born May 6, 1993, to Allen and Debra (Smith) Winn in San Angelo, Texas. He was one of five siblings and the only son.
Although Tyler moved to Kansas in 2016, he was a true Texan. “You can take the Texan out of Texas, but you can’t take Texas out of the Texan.”
Tyler graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 2011 where he was active in the Mariachi band playing the Guitarron.
He loved working with his hands and even competed in the Texas Skills USA building trades competition.
Tyler had many hobbies including: playing the guitar, putting puzzles together, video gaming, holding a black belt in Karate, and upcycling junk parts into artwork. He was very intrigued by wiring systems and was attending Arizona State University working toward his electrical engineering degree. His true passion, though, was cars and trucks. This love began with the purchase of his 1979 Z28 Camaro when he was 16.
Right out of high school Tyler followed in his father’s footsteps and began working in the Texas oilfields. His true calling became clear to him after landing a job as a lube tech in the Chevy House. It wasn’t long before he was a GM-certified technician.
After moving to Kansas, Tyler met the love of his life, Stephanie Wands. Following a few twists and turns, which included their firstborn, Ryder in 2019, Tyler began working as a diesel technician and opened his own automotive shop, LoneStar Auto. When they found out they were expecting a second son, Raysson, in 2021, the decision was made to move closer to their family in Hill City, Kansas. Tyler began working as a John Deere technician for BTI in Hoxie, Kansas. Life had one more blessing for them in 2022 when Daddy’s Princess, RhyAnne, was born. On October 15, 2022, Tyler and Stephanie finally tied the knot.
Tyler was only a member of the Hill City Community for 2 ½ years, but his impact will be felt for years to come. He was vice president of the Graham County Auto and Art Museum where he organized and pulled off the biggest car show the community had ever hosted. He showed northwest Kansas how a burnout contest was meant to be done and was already planning the second annual car show.
A toy drive in Hill City has been established to honor his legacy as this was something Tyler and Stephanie were organizing.
Tyler was a member of the Hoxie Hotrodders Lions Club and was very active in the Salina, Kansas car scene. He was the guy other car guys called when they couldn’t figure out something. He was always quick with advice and willing to teach others. Tyler was never idle. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and to reach the goals he constantly set for himself.
Tyler is survived by his loving wife Stephanie Winn and his children, Ryder, Raysson, and RhyAnne of Hill City, Kansas; his father Allen Winn and his sisters Jaime Maldanado, Haley Winn, Allison (Joe) Martin, and Holly Winn of Texas; and his grandmother, Sue Smith of Michigan. He is also survived by his grandmother-in-law Sandra Veh; his mother and father-in-law Jami (Lonnie) Sprinkle and Todd (Leslie) Wands; his brothers-in-law River (Craig) Ledet, Riley (Zoey) Wands, Tate (Skylar) Wands, and Jaran (Jordyn) Clark, along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who were like family.
Tyler was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Winn, his paternal grandparents, his maternal grandfather, and his grandfather-in-law John Veh.
Tyler was a devoted, loving, and affectionate husband and father. His absence will be felt for many years to come.
A celebration for Tyler’s Last Ride will be on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Hill City, Kansas at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Everyone is invited to the dinner following the service, allowing all to socialize and share stories and memories.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Winn Family Memorial for the Betterment of Graham County in c/o First State Bank or Stinemetz Funeral Home. There will be bins available at Tyler’s service for donations to the toy drive.
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