Larry Byers
November 16, 2015
Larry Byers, 64, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at Unity Point Health Des Moines Methodist Hospital.
Larry was born August 30, 1951 in Des Moines to Lawrence and Hazel Byers. He was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1969. Larry had just retired in October from Children and Families of Iowa, where he worked in the maintenance department for 25 years. He was a former member of the Izaak Walton League. Larry was a great storyteller. He always had a joke, some good, some bad but he lived life to its fullest and never met a stranger. Larry enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He also loved trains, planes, automobiles, photography and history.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Patty; son, Jamie (Tracey) Byers; grandson, Jamie Byers; granddaughters, Kayla and Sara Byers; nieces, Stacy and Stephanie and their families; in-laws, Dennis and Marge Lowry; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Jody and Kimberly Byers; grandson, Christopher Byers; sister, Nancy Griggs; and his aunt and uncle, Pearl and Dean Byers.
A memorial visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Karen Quinn
11/19/2015
Patty, Larry will be missed. I loved his humor and working with him at CFI. We endured a lot at the Shelter! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will have an extra Beer for him.
Rest in Peace Larry.
Angela Rehor & Family
11/19/2015
Larry -- Your humor was a delight! You will be forever missed & never forgotten. Rest in peace. Love & prayers to Patty & family.
Lori Meeker
11/19/2015
Patty,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Larry will be missed by so many....jingling Jesus!!
Peggy Fleming
11/19/2015
So sorry to hear about Larry's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Charlotte and Tom Wood
11/18/2015
Larry was revered man. He always put others first and never met a stranger. Love you man. Our deepest sympathy to Patty, Jamie and Family.
Charlotte, Tom and the Wood Family
Tammy Brown de Guerrero
11/17/2015
I have known Larry for many years. He endured many pains of his own but made sure he left a smile on everyone's face he met. I will miss the morning talks before work, the "joke of the day," or you at the door hollering for your money. You will be greatly missed in my heart. Rest in Peace Larry.
Joshua Smith
11/17/2015
It was a pleasure to get to know Larry and work beside him at CFI for many years. He will truly be missed.....Prayers go out to his family.
Shawna
11/17/2015
I'm glad that I got a chance to know you. You and your silly jokes will be missed. Prayers to your family.