David Henry Byous

David Henry "Poppa" Byous, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, & great-great-grandfather passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the age of 85. Born February 7, 1939, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Marvin Lee Byous Sr. of Cooper, Texas, and Anne Marie Bissen of Honolulu. Hawaii. David lived a life filled with love, service, and family.
He graduated from Kahuku High School in 1957 and proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force. His distinguished career included honorable service in Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Hawaii.
David was married twice. He and Barbra Bryant Byous were married in 1958, a union blessed with children David Ray Byous and Bridgette Perry. Following Barbra's passing, he married Barbara Maynard Byous in 1990 in Abilene, Texas, enjoying 35 years of companionship, whom he affectionately called his "bride" and adored deeply. He cherished spending time with his Barbie creating countless cherished memories. David's greatest joy was his family and loved nothing more than "talking stories" with of his "babies".
He leaves behind his devoted wife, Barbara Maynard Byous; his children, David Ray Byous (wife Robin) and Bridgette Perry (husband Daryl); and son Wayne Thatcher (wife Pam). His cherished grandchildren, Amanda Eagleton (husband Jesse), Drew Byous, Tove Edwards (husband Dale), Tara Thatcher, and his great-grandchildren, Katherine Boyes, Christian & Pailey Nunez, Caleb, Camdon (Arewyn Ross), and Cudder Edwards. Great great granddaughter Azalynn Nunez and (granddaughter to be) Lily Edwards
He is also survived by his sisters, Alyce Domingo, Ruth Katsunuma (husband Thomas), and Judith Puluole; and numerous nieces and nephews in Hawaii.
Also survived by His "calabash" grandchildren, Dustin Haigood, wife Katina and children Reese (son Rylan), Peyton, Dylan (son Carter), Daxon, Raiden & Presley, Bo Haigood, wife Salina and Josh Haigood.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Lee and Anne Marie Byous; his wife, Barbra Bryant Byous; his daughter, Rhonda Ann; his brother, Marvin Lee Byous Jr.; his sister, Vivian G. Afong; and his great-grandson, Cannon Creed Nunez. He also mourned the passing of a host of friends and family.
David was a man of strong convictions, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, and a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Beyond his passions, he found immense happiness in the simple pleasures of life: watching his grandchildren play sports, singing along as his granddaughter played guitar, playing video games with them, and relaxing on his back porch while they swam. These moments, filled with laughter and love, were the treasures of his heart.
In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests that you honor David's memory & ask that you take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, family & friends. Time, indeed, waits for no one. His legacy of love and family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.