Ed Tyler

Ed Tyler Obituary

Carroll Edward Tyler passed away peacefully in his sleep Jan. 9, 2023 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Born Nov. 15, 1931 to Carroll and Felicia Tyler, he is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce Tyler; son, David (Sandy); daughter, Laura (Bill); daughter, Felicia (Bruce); six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Ed graduated from Washington High School in Portland in 1949, and the University of Oregon in 1953, earning a Masters degree in 1961. Ed and Joyce met at the university and married in 1953. He began his career as a high school teacher and administrator, next at the Bureau of Educational Research and Service at the University of Oregon, and then as Director of Dissemination and Product Demonstration at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. Ed then made a substantial career change becoming a Realtor for Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, moving up to manager, trainer, and part owner, and retiring in 1997.

Ed’s real estate career was distinguished, with service as president of the Oregon Association of Realtors, Clackamas County Association of Realtors, Portland Association of Realtors and Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors. He was named Realtor of the Year by the Clackamas County Association of Realtors, the Oregon Association of Realtors, and the Oregon chapter of Certified Residential Specialists. After retirement Ed conducted state-wide Realtor training in Professional Standards and the Realtor Code of Ethics, and served as interim manager of several Oregon branch offices of Windermere Cronin & Caplan Realty Group. He was chairman of the Pastoral Council at St. Mary Cathedral Parish, volunteered for Hospice, for St. Vincent De Paul, for Goose Hollow Family Shelter, and for the Green Gables Guest House of Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a board member of Northwest Portland Ministries.

Ed was kind, compassionate, patient, charismatic, supportive, and a loving husband and father and grandfather. He so enjoyed hosting parties and gatherings together with Joyce and their many travels together. Roles that Ed embraced throughout his life were mentorship and service – mentoring and helping to guide high school students, teachers, homeowners and future homeowners, Realtors, and assisting those in need. His impact was felt and appreciated by many.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at St. Mary Cathedral, 1716 N.W. Davis St., Portland. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Alzheimer Association or charity of choice.

Please visit Ed’s online memorial and guestbook – www.riverviewabbey.com

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I will deeply miss my mentor and my true friend . He was a great man who cared about others and the world in which he lived. He was and is a shining example of honesty, truth and compassion.
Bill Cozart

Dear Joyce and Family – I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ed. I had the pleasure of enjoying his company, humor and advice while working as the admin assistant at the Irving office for about 4 years. I always appreciated his kindness and still think of him often. We had some fun and interesting times and joked often to get through some of those days.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sally

Ed Tyler was one of the steadying points of Portland real estate for years. I had the pleasure of knowing him and working with him first as one of his friendly competitors at another brokerage, and then as a lawyer. Ed was a fine person with a first-class commitment to ethics and to making real estate not just a business but an honorable profession.

We really enjoyed meeting and spending time with Ed and Joyce on a 10-day cruise down the Mexican coast. They spent a lot of time on the cruise writing over a hundred Christmas cards. We exchanged cards with them every year since. God bless and keep Ed in heaven. We’re sending our love and sympathy to Joyce and family.

I came to know Ed in the 1980’s when working with his outgoing and elegant wife, Joyce, at PaineWebber. Ed was not only smart, friendly and professional, but he was also impeccable in his style and dress. At one point, Joyce shared with me the name of his executive clothier, after which I began more easily to emulate his fashion sense. Most importantly, Ed became a friend, always taking an interest in my life and cheering my successes. He was a class act from start to finish.