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Larry Bybee Obituary
Sept. 18, 1955 - April 12, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Larry Bybee Jr., of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at The University of Chicago Hospital. As a heart transplant recipient, Larry believed in the importance of organ and tissue donation. His family was honored to donate back to Gift of Hope. Larry is survived by his fiancé, Louise Peters; son, Larry III (Danielle) Bybee; grandchildren, Miranda, Dylan, and Conner; sister, Mellody (Mike) Buzalski; brother-in-law, Bob Yeager Sr. and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Sr. and Jean; and sister, Verla-Jean Yeager. Larry was an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle rider, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved to travel and make everyone laugh. He was a construction contractor for most of his life. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 22nd, 2017, at Madeline Bertrand Park, The Topenebee Shelter, 3038 Adams Rd., Niles, MI 49120 at 3pm with Pastor Michael Cheney officiating. A celebration of life will follow until 7pm. The $3 fee to enter the park will be waived if you mention Larry's Memorial. In lieu of flowers, we are asking family to bring a dish to pass.
A Biker's Prayer
May the sun rise in front of me; May the rain fall behind me; And the wind follow me; May the angels guard my travels for they know the road ahead of me; Keep me safe through swirling turns and rolling hills; Let the eagle guide me to the mountaintops; Let the moonlight guide me through the night; Lord, thank you for letting me be a biker.
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Robert Mysliwiec
April 18, 2017
Our greatest pleasure to have known and enjoyed so much laughter with Larry! Not always one to speak sparkly clean but one to speak! Had great fun correcting him to correct himself and we would laugh.The man with the golden heart Larry; he would give a stranger the shirt off his back if the stranger was in need. A very very hard working man and the court's jester. We will miss you our friend. Bob and Jo
Andrea Wilson
April 18, 2017
The first time I met you, I felt a great feeling about you and love you from then on. I will always remember the time you came to my house and made us laugh. You will always be in my heart I love you and you will be miss.❤
Ryan Hively
April 18, 2017
Larry was a Damn good man and dear friend. I've only been blessed to have a few good friends and he was one of the them. I'll always miss him.
Bonnie Ringland
April 18, 2017
What agreat man...so very sorry for your loss...he will definitely missed. Soar high with the angels my friend..RIH Larry..
Cheryl Noble
April 17, 2017
we grew up together as we grew old together. rest now and give everyone we love a hug from me.
Patrick A. Cheney
April 16, 2017
I belive this is one ove gods jesters,, verry funnie man !! Da best, good harted and never left me hanging. Love and will miss ya bubby my cuzzzzz !!!
Paul McLeod
April 16, 2017
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May our prayers always be with you and your family.
Drs. Mai and McLeod.
Keri Baldwin
April 16, 2017
Rest in paradise Bubby...
Tim and Beth Winquist
April 16, 2017
Rest in peace Larry. You brought so many smiles and laughs to everyone you met.
jackie green
April 16, 2017
Soar like an eagle my friend , gonna miss you .....
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