Tristan Boyles memorial gift
to Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne

Your gift, in memory of Tristan Boyles, will support the mission of CTSFW, forming servants in Jesus Christ to carry the Gospel of reconciliation with God into the world.

Tristan Emmanuel Lane Boyles age 25 of Kendallville, IN passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in Garrett, IN due to a vehicle accident. Tristan was born September 28, 2000 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Nathan J. Boyles and Tara L. Chaffin. He married Allison B. Cunningham on June 3, 2023 in Lafayette, IN. He was an automotive technician at Tire Star in Ligonier, IN.

Tristan was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church – Garrett, IN. He was an Eagle Scout, volunteered at Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation and the Ft. Wayne, Zoo, and was a Ninja Warrior at the CCC in Auburn, IN.

Tristan is survived by his wife: Allison B. Boyles, Kendallville, IN; son: Augustine J. Boyles, Kendallville, IN; father: Nathan Boyles, Angola, IN ; mother : Tara and Mike Lilly, Garrett, IN; brothers: Trennan Lilly, Garrett, IN; Roman White, Angola, IN; sisters: Trinity Lilly, Garrett, IN; Cathlynn White, Angola, IN; mother and father in-law: Karen and Brian Cunningham, Carmel, IN; brother in-law: Ben and Claire Cunningham, Indianapolis, IN; sister in-law: Avery Cunningham Carmel, IN; grandparents: Don and Tonya Chaffin, Roc and Carolyn Brown, Susan Miller, Robert and Barbara VanDewoestine, Daniel and Catherine Cunningham.

Visitation will take place from 2-7 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026 at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN and from Noon – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church – Garrett, IN.

Services will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church – Garrett, IN with Rev. Keaton Christiansen officiating. Burial will follow in Christian Union Cemetery – Garrett, IN.