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Gordon Byers Obituary
Vero Beach - Gordon L. E. Byers, "Gordie", aged 53, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 10, 2019, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida, following a short illness.
Gordie was born on February 23, 1966, in Cheverly, Maryland. He was the beloved son of Dr. Gordon E. Byers and Birgitta Hammar Byers, and the beloved brother of Dr. John C. "Cris" Byers, and lived the majority of his life in Vero Beach, Florida.
He was a graduate of Vero Beach High School and Florida Atlantic University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He was granted membership in the Golden Key International Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and Phi Theta Kappa Society. He also received the Traci Jill Edelman Memorial Award in Latin American History from FAU for his high academic attainment.
Gordie loved to spend time on the Indian River boating and fishing. He also loved to ride his motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, G. Ellsworth Byers and Frances P. Byers, and his Swedish grandparents Gosta and Greta Hammar.
He will be missed greatly by his family, but know that we will all be together with the Lord in Heaven one day.
Services will be held privately by the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
An online guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
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iGAIL AND ART BURTON
October 23, 2019
MAY GOD BE WITH THE BYERS FAMILY
Judith Wakefield
October 23, 2019
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Suzanne Jones
October 22, 2019
Birgitta and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May God bless you all and give you peace.
Jody and Mike Fallis
October 21, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of Gordie's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Jeanne Fore-Moran
October 20, 2019
As a fifth grade teacher at VBE Gordie could make me smile ! May the wonderful memories of Gordie and the love of family and friends surround you and give you strength and peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Jeanne Fore-Moran
Jerry & Pat OConnell
October 20, 2019
Dr Byers & Birgitta
We are in sorrow with you over the death of Gordie. We are so thankful for our Lord because we know Gordie is at peace with him along with our grandson who died at 19. What joy we will have when we see them again. Jerry & Pat OConnell.
Francie Gonzalez
October 20, 2019
Mrs. Byers I'm sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. I pray your son is in peace with our Lord. I love you so much. My heart aches for you and your family. May Gordon find forever peace in heaven.
My deepest sympathies to you.
Francie Gonzalez aka your adopted daughter.
Harold Morris
October 20, 2019
Dear Gordon and Mrs Byers, so sorry to read about yours son, Gordie, passing away. Please accept my condolences.
CHRISTOPHER STRAZZULLA
October 16, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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