Gretel Byers

GRETEL BYERS Click here to view Gretel's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID – Gretel Byers, 45, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, September 10, 2009, after a difficult fight with advance bone cancer. Gretel, an incredible wife, a loving mother of six beautiful children, and grandmother to eight wonderful grandchildren, was always living life to the very fullest. Gretel was married to Mark Byers on January 2, 1981, in Logan, Utah. During her lifetime she attended four years of college, served in the U. S. Army during the Gulf War, served the community as an EMT, started and ran four different businesses, and was avidly involved with the local 4-H as a leader and animal lover. Her life of service to her family and to her country brought honor and dignity to our name. With unwavering morals, solid Christian values, and an unwillingness to compromise, she pressed all those around her to be the best and brightest. Her legacy lives on in the lives of those she touched. The family requests prayers and thoughts for Gretel’s mother, Margaret, who suffers the greatest loss. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the Ammon Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, prior to leaving for the cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Ronie Petterborg Dear Mark Sorry to have not been able to make it to Gretel's funeral. I have been in the hospital with pneumonia and still on oxygen at home..Kevin and I send our prayers to you and your family at this time of need.. Gretel was a very fun loving and wacky woman..I enjoyed listening about all the horses and goats. She helped me get over a dam on our way to Vernal she talked me as we crossed it. I will sure miss her.. . Take care, dear friend.... Kevin and Ronie Petterborg Wendy Emery Case wendyecase@hotmail.com Dear Ones, you will be in my thoughts during this time of changes. Much love, Wendy Jessica Gardner jhorsesg@ida.net If you guys need any help with the animals, call me. I don't care what time it is or what day. Jess Melissa Sparks and Janell Price jprice@good-sam.com Mark, We can't begin to express the honor it was to know Gretel! Everytime we see a beautiful goat we think of her and the laughs we shared! At the fair we had so many staff and residents commenting on what a beautiful woman she was and that every time we go to the fair we will think of her! Please feel our love and our prayers during this difficult time and remember it is not the end. Our door is always open if you need us. Thank you for the beautiful message you left. With love, Melissa and Janell David & Susan Carter carterfam2005@msn.com Dear Mark & Family We want you to know that our heart and prayers are with you, we will miss Gretel a lot. Gretel helped me go though a lot during the time We knew her. We have lost a friend but gained a lot of memories. You all know that any time you can just call any time, even if it is to talk about memories. We are here to serve you in any way we can, and may God bless you all, and we pray for you all in this time of need. May God bless you, With sadness, David & Susan Carter Chuck & Emma Hayes tgidfw@gmail.com It don't seem possible that Gretel is gone. The last time we saw her - she was full of life, laughing and enjoying everyone’s company. She will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during your time of sorrow. May God bless each and everyone of you. Love from Chuck, Emma and Grandma and your friends in Lewistown. Cindy Sweet and Steve Sharp cindy@stevesharptrans.com Mark Byers and Family, We will miss Gretel's charm, energy, and passion. Gretel brought color and life into a room. We are truly blessed to have known her and worked with her. She was a wonderful friend and will be missed terribly. May God bless and comfort your family during this time. Steve Sharp and Cindy Sweet Melvin Hayes Dear Mark and Family, So sorry of your loss. Gretel will be missed by all of us, she was such a go getter in life. Our love and prayers are with you all. Uncle Mel