"My thoughts have been with and about the entire family. May your memories be happy ones!"
In loving memory of
Vineta and Reldon Bryte
March 11, 2016
Vineta Delmé Bryte was born on April 15, 1929 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska to Millard and Adeline Haning. Growing up she had one older sister (Mary) and two younger brothers (Lu and Jim). She lived all of her life in Fremont County in Southwest Iowa. Her early childhood was spent living in Anderson, Riverton, and Farragut, where she graduated high school in 1946. Vineta was Salutatorian of her graduating class, and following high school, she attended Tarkio College and received her two-year teaching degree.
Glen Reldon Bryte was born on the home farm in Locust Grove Township on January 22, 1926, to Glen and Myrtle Bryte. He was the youngest of five siblings (Rex, Genevieve, Ruth, and Dorothy). One of his sisters' favorite tasks was seeing who got to take care of Reldon. He attended grade school at Hillsdale Country School, located one-fourth mile north of his parent's home. Reldon graduated high school in Northboro, where he excelled at basketball and softball. He was always remembered for his big smile and outgoing personality. He never knew a stranger.
Following Vineta's graduation from Tarkio College, she taught grade school in Northboro for two years, before taking a teaching position in Farragut. Vineta and Reldon met at a Homecoming Dance in Farragut, when Reldon asked her to dance. Later that winter, Reldon came to the Northboro School to shoot baskets with a friend. He waited until after school got out, so that he could ask Vineta to go with him to a dinner for the Shenandoah Amvets Basketball Team. Reldon was a member of that Amvets basketball team and Midway softball team for many years. That first dinner was the beginning of a long and beautiful relationship. Vineta and Reldon began dating, and Vineta accompanied Reldon to most of his basketball games in the winter, and most of his softball games in the summer. They got married on December 26, 1949, in Shenandoah, and Reldon took Vineta to Kansas City for their honeymoon. What she didn't know was he was taking her to watch a basketball tourney all weekend.
They started their lives together on the family farm in Locust Grove Township for most of their 66 years of marriage. To their union, five children were born: Susan, Patricia, Jim, Terri, and Mary Lou. Over the years, Vineta helped Reldon on the farm, but also taught school, worked as a secretary, and worked as an Admissions Counselor at Tarkio College (one of her favorite jobs). Reldon always loved farming and especially his work with his cow herd. They were active members of the Locust Grove Methodist Church, and Reldon was active with the ACSC County Board, the Fremont County Cooperative Elevator Board, and the local church board. One of Vineta's many interests was knitting and cross-stitching items for family members. They loved following the activities of their kids, grandkids and great grandkids. They stayed on the home farm after retirement, before moving into Admiral Manor in Farragut approximately 8 years ago.
They moved to the Stanton Care Center in July of 2015 after their health began to fail. In death, as in life, they were always together, and Vineta and Reldon entered into rest on the same day of March 11, 2016, and are still together in Heaven.
Preceding them in death were their parents and infant daughter (Patricia); Vineta's sister and husband, Mary and J.R. Henderson; Reldon's brother, Rex Bryte; his sister and husband, Genevieve and Russ Metz; his sister and husband, Ruth and Raymond Miller; and sister and husband, Dorothy and Floyd Benedict.
Reldon and Vineta are survived by their children and their families: Susan Bryte and husband Randy Eddings of Marana, AZ, Jim Bryte and wife Bonnie of Cedar Falls, IA, Terri Allen and husband Rex of Red Oak, IA, and Mary Lou Couch of Millard, NE, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and Vineta's brothers: Lu Haning and wife Bobbi of Kansas City, MO., and Jim Haning and wife Mary Anne of Kerrville, TX., and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family for Locust Grove Community Center, Shenandoah Senior Center or Hospice.
Burial will be held at the Locust Grove Cemetery in rural Shenandoah.
Tributes
"Our Thoughts Have Been With You and May You find peace knowing their bond continues in spirit. Blessings Be With You. Sincerely, Janet & Arlan Meske"
"To the Bryte family. Your mom and dad always blessed others with their big friendly smiles. I especially remember Reldon seemed so tall to me as a little girl. They were a good example of a loving couple. Cherish your memories. Judy Piester Mercurio"
"To the Bryte Family, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your parents. They always displayed big happy smiles. I was so pleased to see them at my mother's funeral in December 2014 when Terri brought them to the service. May they remain happy together forever. Sandi Piester Sloan "
"Thinking of you during this time of loss. Swede and I had many fond Locust Grove Church memories of Vineta and Reldon......Arlene Andersen, Omaha, NE"
"Jim, so sorry for your loss! As I said before heaven's gain is our loss. I always enjoyed both of your folks! I had met them even before I was honored to be able to pastor Locust Grove for a short time. They were special people indeed. We lifted you and family up in prayer this past Sunday and Deb and I will keep you all in our hearts. Rev. Randall & Deb Dilts"
"Bryte family - so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and father. They were two very special people and raised some wonderful children. You must have so many fantastic memories - keep them close to your heart and truly celebrate your parents lives. When I first hear they had passed the same day, I thought "Wow, what a love story!" But, it will be hard to lose them both. May God hold you all in the palm of His Hand, keeping you safe and giving you peace during this time and always. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
" so sorry for your loss always enjoyed the Christmas cookies your folks brought us and visiting with them. Miss seeing them out on the farm when I drive by on the way home from work. Tim and Sheree Shaw family"
"Bryte family; your parents were so loving and kind and caring. Loved visiting with them when ever we saw them. Sorry for your loss; they are in Heaven together with God's Gentle Grace. Darlene and Kenny Joesting"
"We are so sorry for your loss. "
"To the families: Our deepest sympathy and prayers during the passing of your parents. What wonderful people they were. Cherish their memories and know that they are special Angels watching over all of you. Prayers and God's Blessings! Shannon and Trey Athen"
"Our sincere sympathy to your family. May all of the wonderful memories you share give you strength. Sending thoughts and prayers. Bill and Tess"
"Marissa- I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Yvette"
"I am so sorry to hear about your mom and dad. I will always remember your dad for his great smile whenever I would see him. Of course, the topic always turned to sports. Your folks were great people and will be sorely missed. May God Bless in in this time of sorrow. "
"Terri and Rex and family, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Vineta and Reldon. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers."
"Prayers for your family at this time and for the days ahead. Many of my memories of Locust Grove include Reldon and Vineta, their kindness towards others was always evident. May your memories provide you comfort and the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand as you grieve. Dave & Jada Hallberg"
"So sorry to hear of your parents passing. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Dave and Julie Halsey"
"Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Gary and Pam Nebel and famiy"
"Vineta and Reldon were two very special people. It was always a joy to see them in their home or in my office. They always kept me updated on each of their children and grandchildren. Their love and pride for each of you was so apparent. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate their lives and cherish the memories that are unique to each one of you."
"Sorry to hear that Reldon & Vineta passing away Vineta taught me in the 3th & 4th grade at Northboro, Ia. She was the only teacher that sent me to the Principal to get a paddling and that help to straighten me up. I alway like Vin rta &Reldon. John & Ruth Richards"
"Sorry to hear that Reldon & Vineta passing away Vineta taught me in the 3th & 4th grade at Northboro, Ia. She was the only teacher that sent me to the Principal to get a paddling and that help to straighten me up. I alway like Vin rta &Reldon. John & Ruth Richards"
"As a Locust Grove native, these are two wonderful people that I had the pleasure of knowing. To Jim, Ryan, Tim and Kelly, my thoughts are with you at the passing of a father and mother, grandma and Grandpa. "
"Jim,Terri,Mary Lou & families, We are sad to hear of your folks passing.Many good memories remain from childhood on. The time passes too quickly. Know that you are on our minds and they are in our memories. Jan and Dave Haning."
"Dear Bryte Family- So sorry to read about the loss of both of your parents. How difficult for you but great to know they are together again. When Mother was at Fair Oaks she enjoyed it when your dad came to visit her there. We grew up in a Utopia where everyone knew each other, their family history, and there was a feeling of never being in peril. Cherish the memoires."
"So sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. Prayers to you and your family. Deb Marshall"
"Jim, Terri and your families, I didn't think I would be writing again. So sorry about your Dad too. In a sad way it is a blessing. You will be able to grieve for them both but know they are happy to be together. The were always together and still are. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Tom & Sue Spears"
"We are sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. They were a wonderful couple, a true love story. "
"Sweet that Vineta and Reldon are still together. Sympathy to their family. "
"Dear Jim
It was with great sorrow that I learned of the passing of your parents. I am deeply saddened and would like to express my sincere condolences at this time of mourning. My prayers go out to you at this time of great loss.
Yours Sincerely
Yosuke"
"I am so sorry for the loss. my prayers are with you and the family during this time. "
"I am so sorry for your loss. I used to love visiting with your Mom when I happened to see her. "
"Jim.Terri and family. So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You are in our prayers. Dan and Cindy Shull"
"Jim and family, we were so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a lovely lady and I' m sure your Dad will really miss here. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tom & Sue SpearsTo"
"Reldon, Susan, Jim, Terri, Mary Lou and family, We are sad to hear of your sweet Mother's passing. I hold many special memories from "stay overs" at your house among many other activities through out our "Farragut Years". Your Mom is 6 years younger than my Mom, but I believe Mom (Betty Roberts) did some "babysitting for the Haning kids" long ago in Riverton. May God bless you at this time and remember to hold tight to the happy memories. With sympathy, Joy and Denny Hackett"
"So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Rick McIntyre Family "