The fifth of seven children, Stephen A. Tyllia was born to Frank and Lu Tyllia on November 2nd,

1955, in Colville, Washington and passed away in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on April 5th, 2021, of an

apparent heart attack.

A long time Cusick resident, Steve spent the last five years in Coeur d'Alene to be closer to

family.

Steve had many interests including chemistry, geology, a passion for fossil hunting,

paleontology—anything dinosaur. An accomplished artist in several media, he was always

sketching something. An avid sports fan—the Mariners, Seahawks and Gonzaga Bulldogs lost

one of their biggest fans! He had a deep love and respect for nature and a soft spot for any cat

that needed love and a place to call home.

Steve loved his family most of all. He cherished family gatherings—holidays, volleyball, and

birthdays—any excuse to get together. As he often said, "Family is everything."

We will remember him for his soft-spoken demeanor, his kind heart, sly sense of humor; and,

through all of life's struggles, his positive attitude.

Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Joe, Ed, and Matt Tyllia, Steve is survived by his

sisters Wanda Clark, Chattaroy, Washington; Mary Archer, Yamhill, Oregon; Martha (Roger)

Philp Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Newport Cemetery, Newport, Washington, on May 14th,

2021, at 11AM. Sherman-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Service are entrusted with

arrangements..