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Curtis Bybee Obituary
1914 ~ 2011
Curtis Ray Bybee passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday morning, 14 December 2011, at his home where he has lived for several years with his daughter and son-in-law Leland and Sue Wright.
Curt was born in Kaysville, Utah 5 March 1914, to Lester Elias and Elva Rose Green Bybee. He left Utah for Alameda,California during the last year of his studies at the University of Utah where he excelled at debate, traveling the western states with the debate team. In California he completed his courtship of his sweetheart, Mary Elizabeth Shurtleff, whom he met as a teenager, while she was visiting relatives in Ogden. Mary preceded Curt in death in January, 2008. They were married, and raised five children in Oakland California where Curt was active in the LDS Church, serving as Bishop and on the High Council for many years. Curtis made his living as a Realtor/Broker in Oakland for over 50 years and served a term as president of the Oakland Real Estate Board. Curt loved golf, BYU sports, being with the Saints at church, and family gatherings. He and Mary returned to Utah in the mid 1980s where they settled in the Provo, Grandview area and made many dear friends. For several years he rarely missed lunch at the Pleasant Grove Senior Center where he loved the fellowship of the many friends who made it the highlight of his day. Curt and Mary's posterity number 31 grandchildren, 106 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. The last few weeks of his life were made more pleasant by iCare Home Health & Hospice.
Their children and spouses, Joanne Elizabeth Bybee Byers and her husband Carl Norman Byers of Salem Oregon, Susan Rae Bybee Wright and husband Leland Heiner Wright Jr. of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Howard Curtis and Suzanne Beth Phair Bybee of Springville, Utah, Ronald Arley and Lynette Eyre Bybee of Orem, Utah, and Gerald Lee Bybee of Sebastopol, California, will gather with family and friends for a viewing at 9:00 -10:30 am, followed by funeral services at 11:00 am, Saturday 17 December 2011, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Manila 1st Ward Chapel, 3396 North 900 West, Pleasant Grove, Utah 84602. Interment will be at Provo, East Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to the LDS missionary fund. We thank the people at SereniCare who have been so gracious in making the funeral arrangements. Condolences may also be sent to the family at: www.serenicare.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Chester Shurtleff
December 31, 2011
My last conversation to Curt was that "l'll see you next Summer," to which he replied "Promise?" I'm sorry that we were not able to keep our promise, we will miss him. Lacey, our border collie will also miss Curt, she loved being around him very much and he laughed a lot around her. All of our love to the family at this time. Chet and Carolyn Shurtleff, Ellen Shurtleff and Mike Shurtleff
December 30, 2011
His influence in our Wood family began when my mom, Elma McBride Wood, moved to Oakland. We were privileged to have been raised under Bishop Bybee in the Oakland 4th Ward. He and his wife are still held fondly by our family. An honor to have some of his children as my friends while we were growing up.
Much love to all those in his family.
From University Place, Washington.
Rich Wood
December 21, 2011
Dear family, we loved Bishop Bybee. He and Mary were such good examples during our time in Oakland 4th Ward. Sue and Toby, get in touch. We don't have your address. Curg and Darlene Johnson, 10209 South 2020 East, Sandy UT 84092
Virginia Ann Shearer-Rudolph
December 19, 2011
Dear Old Friends,
Your parents played such intricale part of my life. The Bybee and Wrights were responsible as our examples of living the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
I feel like I have lost another parent but comfort knowing that we will. Be together again. Now there can be a complete four couples playing rook., again. In heaven...the Bybees, Wrights, Roes, and the Dysarts.
Curtis, thank you for your spituality, your guidance and love. Until we meet again.
Viola Mattioli
December 18, 2011
Dear Bybee Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Curtis's passing. He was a kind person and I will always remember him with fondness and with respect.
Viola Mattioli (Pisani-Bybee) and Steven Lester Bybee
Robert Bybee
December 18, 2011
Dear Family,
Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Uncle Curtis. He helped us tremendously during the loss of our father, his brother, Robert Lee. We are saddened with his passing but we know he has been reunited with his loved ones in heaven.
Susan and Robert M. Bybee
Marie Hafen
December 17, 2011
Dear Gerry and Family,
My heart goes out to you. Curtis was an amazing man and such a great example to his family (and others). I send my love and best wishes.
Cindy Moseley Hatch
December 16, 2011
My heart goes out to everyone in the Bybee family. How grateful we are to have the gospel perspective. Our prayers are with you.
Pierre Tromeur
December 16, 2011
Dear Ron.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are sure that, where he is now, your father will pursue the profitable existence he fulfilled here.
The Tromeur family
December 16, 2011
Dear Bybee's,
We have many found memories of your Mother and Father. They helped shape our life as young marrieds in the Oakland 4th Ward. Love to all. Brent and Nan Gudgell
December 15, 2011
my love and great memories i send to all the family of bisop bybee. lots of fun at their home with sue as we grew up on oakland and what a great example all of the bybee family were and still are even tho we are not living close now i love you all,, ann martin wilson and family in sacto. ca.
December 15, 2011
Dear Sue, Lee and family, I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. We Larsens have so many fond memories of our days in Oakland with him as our bishop. He was a wonderful man who cared for everyone. I'm glad he was able to stay with you for the last while. It is a wonderful experience to be of service to a parent who has done so much for us and others. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could be there for the funeral but I have one in my ward for a long-time friend at the same time. My love and condolences to all of Bishop Bybee's family. Karol Larsen Palmer
R. J. & Irene Black
December 15, 2011
Howard,
Our sincere sympathy to you and all your family. What a legacy he left in those 97 years. May you all cherish his life and numerous memories.
Michele Templeman
December 15, 2011
Dear Brother Bybee,
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I hope you and your family will find comfort in knowing that he is now working with all the people on the other side of the veil that you helped here.
Laurie Lincoln East
December 15, 2011
It's never easy to say goodbye to a parent. I hope the memories you have will help you through the days ahead. May you all be blessed with comfort and surrounded by the love he has for you.
Bob & Sheila Lasson
December 15, 2011
Howard,
We are saddened to hear of your father's passing. It sounds like he has lived a rich and full life. It is always difficult to not have a parent around to converse with and we send our condolences. Bob & Sheila Lasson
Jeff Bunker
December 15, 2011
I send my sincere thoughts and love to the entire Bybee family. May the memories, character, and legacy, of Curtis brighten your Christmas as you ponder Christ's gift of His life and resurrection.
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