Robert "Bob" Byerly

Robert James “Bob” Byerly, 81, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 11, 2012, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He was born August 15, 1930, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Robert Lofton Byerly and Eva L. Stiles Byerly. He attended schools in New Sweden and Idaho Falls. His family had very strong faith in the First Christian Church in Idaho Falls, where he was baptized. Bob served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1954. He served in Japan, then state side during the Korean War and received several accommodations. In 1956, he moved to Arizona to follow the construction work, working on custom homes near the Glen Canyon Dam in Page, Arizona, now known as Lake Powell. He continued using his construction talents throughout his life and was a Superintendent until he retired. Following his retirement he enjoyed his roots as an avid gardener. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting antiques and refurbishing old hand saws; cleaning them up and making new handles when needed. After retirement he met and married Helga Rusbalko and shared his last 20 years of life with her in Tucson, Arizona. They traveled to Germany many times to visit her family. Survivors are: Wife: Helga Byerly, Tucson, AZ Daughter: Bobbie (John) Johnston, Oracle, AZ Daughter: Wylene J. (Michael) Miller, Kingman, AZ Son: Westley J. (Kaye) Byerly, Pearce, AZ Son: Jeffery Byerly, Chino, AZ Son: Wallace (Tandy) Byerly, Tucson, AZ 9 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren Sister-in-law: Sydney Byerly, Idaho Falls, ID He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Shirleen (Tarr) Byerly; and five siblings. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Rose Hill Cemetery with Reverend Donald Dunn of First Christian Church officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to services at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). Military rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team assisted by the Idaho Honor Guard.

Graveside Services -- Tuesday

2 p.m. ,Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Rose Hill Cemetery West 20th Street & Rollandet Idaho Falls, ID, Bonneville 83402 Notes: The family will meet with friends on Tuesday from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to the graveside services at Wood Funeral Home 273 N. Ridge).