Ty passed away Nov. 19, 2025, at his home of 25 years in Chehalis, Washington.
He was born in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.
He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from Port Angeles High School. Straight out of school, he went full time into his love of professional motocross racing, where he traveled the country competing. He got into land development, in which he had an amazing talent and vision for developing properties. His greatest passion in life emerged when he became a dad. He was an incredible and devoted father to his son Racyn, whom he loved immensely and shared with Holly Weitz Birdwell.
Ty was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, razor clam digging, camping and more. He had a great sense of humor and loved to play games, share a laugh and cook with his family and friends. He was a wonderful father, brother, son, uncle and friend to many. He will be greatly missed by so many people he loved. He loved the Lord Jesus, which gives us comfort that we will see him again in Heaven.
Ty is survived by his son, Racyn Birdwell; sister, Staci Barcott (Jeff Barcott, brother-in-law); brother, Keith Birdwell (Lorinne Birdwell, sister-in-law); mother, Ruth Birdwell; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Birdwell, and his sister, Jill Birdwell.
There will be a Celebration of Life held Feb. 14, 2026, at Jesters Car Museum in Chehalis, Washington, at 2 p.m.
