"Dear Bambi and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know these are not easy times but God and time will help heal the loss you are feeling. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Brad"
In loving memory of
Joycelyn J. Byers
May 14, 2009
Joycelyn Jeneane Byers, one of four children of Birdeen Angeline (Higel) and Wallace Gilbert Garland, was born on September 21, 1938 in Geneva, Nebraska. Her childhood years were spent in Nebraska and in 1951, her family moved to Treynor, Iowa. Joy attended Treynor School and was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor. The family later moved to Randolph, Iowa where Joy attended her junior year of high school. A year later, they moved to Carson, Iowa where Joy graduated from high school in 1955 and the Barnes Beauty College in Council Bluffs in 1956. She then operated a beauty shop in Carson for three years.
Joy and Robert Cleveland Byers were married on June 8, 1958 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They made their home on a farm west of Carson and in January 1959, Bob was inducted into the U. S. Army and stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, where he remained until his discharge in October 1960. Joy joined Bob in Wshington in April of 1959. In March 1961, the couple returned to Iowa and made their home on a farm east of Emerson. A year later, they moved to a farm on the north edge of Henderson, Iowa and Joy opened a beauty shop in their home. Joy and Bob's marriage was blessed with two children, Bambi Lynn and Justin Garland.
Joy enjoyed being a mother and homemaker and operating her beauty shop for 45 years. She also liked to operate the tractor and combine and enjoyed "going to the field" with Bob. Joy was active in the Nishna Valley Women's Club, Henderson Little League, Inc., 4-H, and the Henderson Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School for 10 years. She also worked from 1987 through 2007, as a supervisor in the catalog department of the J.C. Penney Store at the Mall of the Bluffs.
On June 8, 2008, Joy and Bob celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family and many friends.
Joy passed away at her home in Henderson on May 14, 2009 at the age of 70 years, 7 months, and 23 days. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Joy is survived by her husband, Bob Byers of Henderson; daughter, Bambi Byers and Joe Collard of Greer, South Carolina; son, Justin Byers and grandchildren, Deven Byers and Kayla Byers, all of Creston, IA; sisters, Yvonne Lamoree of Mesa, AZ and Glenda Miller and husband Karl of Mesa; brother, Dale Garland and wife Mary Lou of Tucson, AZ; sisters-in-law, Connie Bolton and husband Irvin of Red Oak, IA, Bernadine Shiffer and husband Roger of Sidney, IA, Cheradel McKee of Huntington Beach, CA, Gwen Eggers and husband Greg of Carson; brother-in-law, James Byers and wife Kay of Griswold, IA; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Tributes
"Bob, Bambi, Justin, and Family in this difficult time we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you-all. "
"Bob, Bambi and Justin - so sorry to hear about Joy's passing. I can still remember trudging across the back yard to your house for my haircuts in the beauty shop. I even think I caught up on some of the local gossip every once in a while. Joy was always pleasant to visit with and she was a wonderful person."
"To the family of Joy Byers; When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. My prayers are with you. I worked with Joy at the Mall of the Bluffs. Becky Streitenberger"
"Mr. Byers, Bambi, Justin and family - I too was very sorry to hear about Joy. I know she's fought a long battle. I always remember her as a soft spoken lady and know she will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kim"
"i am so sorry. whenever joy saw me and the girls at the store she always stopped to visit. first impression was always her wonderful smile , obviously very real because her eyes were smiling too. a wonderfully caring person . "
"What a special family you are and so how we grieve with you at Joy's passing. We have such fond memories of time spent with your family... Joy cutting and perming our hair, picking cherries off the tree out back, Bambi's racoon, and on and on. Joy was always wearing a smile and her "joy" was contagious. She will be greatly missed. We want you to know that you are prayed for and loved, Bob, Bambi and Justin. May God be your comfort and peace. We send our love and hugs."
"DEAR BOB, VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOY'S PASSING. SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY TO US ALL! GOD WILL BRING YOU COMFORT & HEAL YOUR EMPTYNESS, GOD BLESS YOU & THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY"
"Bob and family, my heartfelt condolences at this time of great loss. May you all find comfort in knowing she is smiling from above."
" We have both been thinking of you day and night through this difficult time. Joy was extra special and a real "joy" to all who knew her. Our high school class will not be the same without Joy--she was the one that was always at every reunion and every alumni banquet. Joy was always upbeat, always pleasant, even when she was so sick. Joy was a real inspiration. Treasure the good memories you have. "
"Bob and family, Our hearts go out to all of you at your loss. Joy was a great lady that was loved by so many. We'll miss her genuine smile. God bless."
"Dear Bob, sorry to hear of your loss and i hope all is safe in your family's life. Take care and when i'm back there mabey we'll catch each other some where. Ya never know when. C-ya Scott"
"I so fondly remember when growing up and when my mom would get perms from Joy, I would spend the afternoon in Henderson and Joy gave me my first perm! When Joy worked at the catalog department at JC Penneys you could count on her smiling face. May you cherish the good times and memories to get you through the difficult days ahead. She put up a battle over the past few years. Our thoughts are with you all during this time. Bless you. "
"Bob,Bambi,Justin and Families, Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. Joy was a very special lady, very strong and an inspiration to all. May God heal your pain, and know that we will remember the great times we shared with Joy. Leo & Donna Rieken"
"Bob and family. I am so sad to hear about Joy. I pray that comfort of lovely memories will take the place of the sadness you feel now. I spent time with Joy during high school days and will always remember her as a great gal. She certainly was named for the joy she brought to others. Pauline Murphy"
"Bob, Bambi, Justin, and Family So sorry to hear about Joy, She was a great great LADY. If you need anything please call. Love you all and God be with you at this time."