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Cheryl Byers Obituary
Cheryl Marie Byers, 67, of Fowler, died, Thursday, April 24, 2014. She was born April 3, 1947, in Lafayette, to John A. & Marjorie (Andrews) Smith. She was a 1965 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School & graduated from Purdue University with an Associate's Degree. She married Fred Byers, August 24, 1968, in Lafayette; he survives. She worked as an Account Clerk at Purdue University & had worked at H&R Block for 45 years. She was a Girl Scouts Lifetime Member Leader, a Challenge Course Facilitator Trainer for 45 years, Purdue's Boiler Challenge Course Facilitator & a member of Just Friends Club. She enjoyed scrapbooking, collecting the outdoors & traveling.
Surviving with her Husband, Fred Byers, Fowler, are a Son, Jeramy Byers, Brookston, Daughter, Kimberly Byers, West Point, two Granddaughters, Jenna & Karissa Byers, Mother, Marge Smith, Lafayette, Sister, Sandy Holdgreve (Husband, Gene), Colorado Springs, CO & two Brothers, Brian Smith, Lafayette & Dale Smith (Wife, Rita Cipalia), Seattle, Washington. Her Father, John Smith precedes her in death.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 29, 2014, from 5-8 PM at Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein. Funeral Service will be at 10 AM, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 with Dean Hoaks officiating. Burial will be at Fowler Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Niches Land Trust.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cheryl Byers
Sally (Groves) Swenson
May 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Cheryl and her family. I didn't realize that she had become a life-long leader of Girl Scouts! When I learned of her passing, I skimmed my old scrapbook to review wonderful memories of a 1961 trip to Savannah, Georgia, and Washington, DC, that Cheryl and the rest of our Girl Scout troop took in 1961. Dear Lord, please watch over your servant Cheryl as she continues to be an inspiration to others.
Barb Booher Meyer
May 1, 2014
Girl Scouts together; that is our song, winding the old trails, rocky and long.... for all the wonderful times we had from 7th grade to Jeff & Columbian Park. She was a blessing to all whose lives she touched, selfless & gentle. May God continue to bless her family as He blessed her.
carissa nagel
April 29, 2014
Gods blessing to Kim and Jeremy! Hugs to you both! Your angel will forever be watching over you and your families. Very sorry for your loss...
Maura Kennedy
April 29, 2014
My condolences to the Byer Family. She will be greatly missed here at Purdue. Her smile warmed me, even on the worst days. I am truly blessed to have known Cheryl.
Beth Hodson
April 29, 2014
It always a pleasure to work with Cherl. She was always so positive and always had a smile for you. She will be greatly missed at Purdue. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brandon & Pamela Butram
April 29, 2014
Sending thoughts of comfort and peace in this difficult time. Cheryl was a lovely person, and her kind spirit will be sorely missed.
Philip Davich
April 28, 2014
I offer my condolences on behalf of the Accounting Services office at IPFW, Purdue's campus in Fort Wayne. Cheryl was an important resource for us. She was was a valued colleague and we will miss her expertise.
April 28, 2014
Cheryl has been our tax lady for the last 20 years and we missed her this year.
We are sorry for your loss of such a wonderful human being.
Mike and Tracie Flagg
at the gold award ceremony
Leslie Sondgeroth
April 28, 2014
Sending lots of prayers to the family. Cheryl was my girl scout leader and helped me earn my Gold and Silver Award. I am very thankful that she helped encourage me to earn the two highest awards in girl scouting. She was an amazing leader and true inspiration to me. She will be missed dearly. I will never forget hiking at Sycamore or Camp Talitha singing out "ladies ladies don't be shy"!
Marsha K. Angstadt
April 28, 2014
So sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. She is not suffering anymore! She was a wonderful lady-gave me lot's of help over the years @ work. She will be very much missed. My thoughts & prayers are with the Byers family during this sad time-just know you have an angel watching over you all!
Kristal Clark
April 28, 2014
I'm sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. May you all be filled with happy, loving memories of such a strong wife and mother. May God wrap his arms around you all and give you strength and peace.
Ann Rudolph
April 27, 2014
May God watch over Fred and his family and shower them with love and comfort as they move forward. She was a lovely lady.
April 27, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
April 27, 2014
Fred..don't know if you are the same one that I went to Crouch with but I think maybe you are according to Larry Mikels. This is Kathy Alley Burris...I am sorry for your loss. If you care to you can contact me on facebook or at: [email protected]
leela (sharp) Roach
April 27, 2014
Cheryl is an amazing woman she was always there for me and other girls growing up and into adulthood. She will be missed but we all have amazing memories with her from girl scouts to traveling and more. You were a second mother to me Cheryl and None of us will ever forget you.
Linda Kozloski Dukes
April 26, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. She fought such a courageous battle with grace and hope. She is an inspiration to us all. You'll never know how much she was loved by so many people. I wish Fred and the family the Lord's peace and comfort.
April 26, 2014
Sympathy to Cheryl's family. Sorry to hear of her passing.
Donna Mullins
April 26, 2014
I am saddened by the loss of such a lovely woman and co-worker. While I have only known Cheryl a short time, her kindness, bright smile and caring heart made it feel like I had known her for years. May God give the family comfort to get through the days to come. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Vyse
April 26, 2014
Cheryl was very loved in the Girl Scout family. May God be with her family.
Carolyn Niemantsverdriet
April 26, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing.
Dennis and Brenda O'Brien
April 26, 2014
Fred and family, Sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. May God strengthen you at this difficult time.
Kris Brower
April 26, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss! May God bless all her family and friends with that peace and understanding that only He can bring at this time.
WILIAM PLATT
April 26, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Abert's
April 26, 2014
This candle is lit for the wonderful years of service Cheryl has done for her family friends and community.
Starr, Bill & Kirsten Abert
April 26, 2014
Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire family in your time of need. We have known Cheryl for many years. She was a great girl scout leader and a great role model for all the girls. She was an outstanding, wonderful, loving & caring lady and will be missed by all who knew her.. R.I.P. my friend you will be missed and loved forever. God please wrap your loving arms around this wonderful family and hold them close.
I have chosen this photo to commerate all the girls she helped get there gold award in girl scout!!!
Lynn Lucy
April 25, 2014
to the Byers family:
Cheryl was an inspiration to me. i will miss her laugh and her smile. I looked up to her in so many ways. i am praying for strength for you. May god wrap his arms around you in your time of need!!!
April 25, 2014
So sorry to learn of Cheryl's passing. She was a great person, always positive , always smiling and she will be missed by all her friends at Purdue.
-Kim Campbell
Stephanie Campbell
April 25, 2014
She was a very good friend and role model to me. I have so many fond memories of her. Some of Girl Scouts and then later on as an adult. She was a great woman and will live on in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Bonnie & Steve Sondgeroth
April 25, 2014
This candle is lit for Cheryl in memory of her wonderful personality, and for all she stood for. To her family - you have our deepest sympathy. She was a wonderful caring person who has touched so many lives along the way. May your find peace in the wonderful memories you have.
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