Lovella Byers

GAIL BYERS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Lovella Gail Hayes Byers, 72, of Idaho Falls, died October 28, 2007, at her home. She was born April 25, 1935, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Charles Morton Hayes and Mary Elizabeth Kurns Hayes. She grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Fergus High School. She continued her education by attending Mt. Ellis Academy, Walla Walla SDA College where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, and Orange Coast College where she studied interior design. On June 20, 1961, she married Matthew Robert Byers in Montana. She was a mother and homemaker and also worked as an Elementary School Teacher. She was active as a missionary and involved in church support groups for the SDA church with her husband, who was the minister. Gail enjoyed art and design, nature, and especially loved her family and spending time with them. Survivors include: Son: Mark (Gretel) Byers, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Joseph (Crystal) Byers, Jackson, WY Daughter: Melody Byers, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Mary Hayes, Lewistown, MT Brother: Melvin Hayes, Blanchard, ID Brother: Charles (Emma) Hayes, Jr, Frisco, TX 6 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband; father; and a son, Marlon. Graveside Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2007, at Fielding Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends Friday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, in Idaho Falls. -------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Peggy Nelson pnelson@eitc.edu Dear Melody and family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mother/daughter. I know how much she was loved and what a wonderful mom she must have been - after all, she raised a wonderful daughter (Melody). I'm sure she will be missed by all of you. I hope her spirit watches over each and every one of you. Sincerely, Peggy Nelson Chuck & Emma Hayes chuck@tgidallas.com We offer our sincere sympathies for the loss of your mother, grandmother, and our sister. Gail was a gentle and loving person and looked for the good in everyone. She never asked for much in this life and was willing to give or help to anyone she met. Her sacrifice and kindness will be rewarded in Heaven. We will miss her constant smile and positive attitude here on earth, which will be missed by all. Love from Chuck & Emma Hayes Family Melvin Hayes mhayes2usa@yahoo.com Dear Melody and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. I know how much she was loved and what a wonderful mom she was to you. I'm sure she will be missed by all of us. I know the spirit of her memories will live on with all of us. Love from her Brother Mel