Tadyn Christopher Johnson, five months old, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born in Salina to a proud and beaming, father, Tyrell Christopher Johnson, Tadyn was a precious and radiant light whose brief time on this earth left an everlasting imprint on the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Though his life was short, Tadyn’s presence was filled with warmth, love, and pure joy. His tiny hands, gentle spirit, and bright soul will forever be remembered by those who hold him close in their hearts.
Left to cherish Tadyn’s memory is his loving father, Tyrell Johnson; his proud aunts and uncles, Donivan, Logan, Christian, Asiah, Layla, and Lexi; his cousins, Makiah, Creighton, Keeleigh, and Kueper; his doting grandparents, Melissa Dimaplas (Baron), Allan Burr, and Mindy Burr; his great-uncles, Willie Jr. (Summer) and Andy (Amanda); his great-aunts, Deandra, Renae, and Cathy; his great-grandparents, Willie and Barb, and Mark and Sherry; and his great-great grandparents, Sally and John, all of Salina, Kansas. He is also lovingly remembered by extended family and friends who mourn his passing and celebrate the love and light he brought into their lives.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Revolution Church, 624 S. Broadway Blvd., Salina, Kansas 67401, with Jeff Piepho officiating.
Memorials may be made to the family, in care of Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
A star to guide us, ever bright - our precious son, our guiding light.
Tadyn —
My sweet boy, a flickering light,
Gone too soon into the night.
A tiny hand, a whispered name,
You set my loving heart aflame.
Though darkness falls where you should be,
Your spirit shines eternally,
A star to guide me, ever bright,
My precious son, my guiding light.
Love always,
Daddy 💫🩵