Ariel Bybee

I sang with her in "Carry Nation" by Douglas Moore. She was a real professional.

Jim,
My mother, Charlotte, let me know of Ariel's passing. I have spent a few minutes today reading about her life and career, and remembering you from Chicago days. I also remember the glorious time she sang in the family room of my parents' house at 5543. You were a very big and good influence on me my senior year of high school, 1971-72. You taught me a lot. Also, you let me drive your Mustang.

Jim, was just now made aware of ariel's passing. Though we've lived geographically miles apart I've thought about you over the years and have a great deal of respect and love for you both. Thanks for being an example for good in our youth.
Sincerely, Steve Sandberg

Dearest Ariel,
I will miss you. We met through your sister, Diana, when she and I were students at BYU. You were still in high school. Much later, when you came to New York City, I got you a room in my dormitory at Columbia University. We will meet again! Sue (Yank) Porter

I heard Ariel sing for the first time when I was a young girl in Wilshire Ward in Los Angeles. Since that time my Mother would always say that she would love Ariel Bybee to sing O Divine Redeemer at her funeral. My Mother passed away on January 11th and now I see that Ariel passed away just a few months later. I'm sure she is singing in heaven and my Mother must be so happy! I can still hear her beautiful voice in my mind. My condolences to her loved ones, she blessed so many lives with her...

Jim,
It was you I knew first and then you introduced me to Ariel. I loved hearing your story of how you met and how you both found each other again. It was a joy and pleasure to have been a part of your lives every month for the 10 years you were here together. My heart is still heavy, as I remember the sweet conversations I had with your wife. I pray you find comfort and peace in the days ahead as you continue to hear from those whom Ariel influenced and touched. You were both an...

I was mesmerized by Ariel singing in Carmen at BYU about 1966., and have never forgotten it. The world will not be so bright a place. Victoria Morrison

She was a great teacher, and I enjoyed my time with her in Nebraska and all the operas she directed and allowed me to be in at the time.