Jody Byers
May 21, 2011
Jody Ann Byers, 35, died on May 23 at Taylor House in Des Moines. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 25, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
Jody was born in Des Moines on July 28, 1975. She grew up in Takoma Park, MD. She enjoyed spending time during the summers in Iowa. Jodi moved to South Dakota with her beloved Papa and grandma and started her nursing career. She graduated from DMACC as an RN. She loved her job as a nurse, her patients and the many nursing friends she met along the way. Her children were the loves of her life. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and hanging out with family and friends. Jody was a Registered Nurse and worked at Fleur Heights Care Center and Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. She had an ever-loving heart. With her heart of gold, she held great love for her children, family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Christopher Byers; her daughter, Kayla Byers; her mother, Kay (Larry) Wischhoefer; her father, Larry (Patty) Byers; two brothers, Jamie (Tracey) Byers, and Tracy Wischhoefer; her sister, Kim Byers; grandparents, Marge & Dennis Lowry and Wilma Wischhoefer;nephew, JJ and niece, Sara; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jody is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lawrence and Hazel Byers, Keith and June Peterson and William Wischhoefer.
Jody will be forever loved and greatly missed. Memorial Contributions may be directed to her children Christopher and Kayla.
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Cindy
04/10/2014
I got to know your son a little today and I wish you would not have been taken from this earth so soon, I hope you are reunited with you son and you both are free of pain.
Cheryl (Harsh) Rydel
05/25/2011
Larry,
Sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. My thoughts are
with you and your family.
Cheryl
Summers Family
05/25/2011
Our prayers go out to Chris and Kayla, their time with their mother was much too shot. Her life continues through them as they hold her memories close to their hearts.
Mike Whitcomb
05/25/2011
Larry,
Our condolences to you and your family. We were very sorry to hear of your loss. I never met Jody, but think highly of you and Patty. Our best wishes and prayers go out to you.
Mike and Stacy
Jan Scopel
05/25/2011
Kim and I are holding you in our thoughts.
~Shanel~
05/24/2011
~An Angel in the Book of Life wrote down Jody Byers birth. And whispered, as she closed the book, "Too Beautiful for Earth."
Stefanie & JT Breslin
05/24/2011
Our constant love and prayers are being sent to all of you at this difficult time. Take comfort in your memories and the love you know she had for each of you.
Our deepest sympathies. Love always, JT and Stef Breslin
Melony Stoddard
05/23/2011
Jody and I worked together for a while at Lutheran. She was always checking on her kids making sure they were getting ready for school. It is unfortunate that someone so young and full of life could have such a short life. She loved her children very much. She was a fun young woman to talk to. She was a hard worker and very intelligent. She cared for her patients as if she had known them forever. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Jody I wish you peace and happiness and I know you can see how many peoples lives you have touched.
Carrie Gustaveson
05/23/2011
My thoughts & prayers are with Chris, Kayla and family.
Jody was an amazing woman, mother, friend and nurse. I was able to get to know Miss Jody while working at Lutheran hospital. Jody had such a huge heart, not only for the patients that she cared for but everyone who knew her. Jody never put herself first and will be greatly missed. I dont know why this happened to such a beautiful person and my heart is missing a piece of it today. Jody will always be with us, her memory will live on with everyone that knew her. Jody and I had many, many talks and she loved each and everyone in her family so much. Just by knowing Jody and the friendship we had, I am a better person because of her. Jody I love ya and will miss you more than ever, but I know you will be watching over all of us!