Obituaries
Dr. David R. Byers, 63
Dr. David R. Byers , 63, of 207 Summers Drive, Lancaster, passed away on Thursday at Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the husband of Constance “Connie” Wingert Byers, with whom he had celebrated 40 years of marriage this past August 24th. Born in Columbia, Dr. Byers was the son of Elsie McKain Byers of Marietta and the late Martin Byers.
Dr. Byers was a retired physician and had been currently working at the Manheim Auto Auction.
He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Lancaster.
Dr. Byers had been an Eagle Scout and very much enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hiking and swimming.
He had served for over 20 years in the US Army Reserves, serving active duty as a field surgeon during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He retired as a Lt. Colonel.
In addition to his wife and mother, Dr. Byers is survived by his children: Craig married to Laura Byers of Knox, PA and Kristen married to Edward Roberson of Sharon, PA; his 7 grandchildren and his brother, Charles Byers of Lancaster.
Friends will be received on Tuesday from 10-11AM at the First Assembly of God Church, 1025 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA , with the funeral service to follow at 11AM, the Rev. Kris Newman officiating. Interment in the Marietta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster 393-9661. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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Connie,Craig,and Kristen. So sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. May God surround you with his peace, love, and hold you in his lap at this time. All our love, Butch and Barb Jones
I’m very sorry for your loss and I send my deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire family.
I knew Dave from earlier days in Marietta.
Sincerely,
Steve Stoner
114 Scorpio Drive
Syracuse, NY 13209
DEAR CONNIE & FAMILY – WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SHOCK WE FELT UPON LEARNING OF DAVE’S DEATH. HE IS THE SECOND ONE OF OUR GENERATION TO PASS ON NOW, AND WE, BEING THE OLDEST OF THE "BUNCH" THOUGHT WE WOULD BE THE FIRST TO GO. GOD MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS HIS WONDERS TO PERFORM. IT IS UP TO US WHO ARE LEFT TO TRUST OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, KNOWING THAT HE IS WORKING ALL THINGS OUT FOR OUR GOOD. SOON WE SHALL JOIN ALL THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED, AS WE BELIEVE THAT WE ARE TRULY LIVING IN THE END TIMES. MAY GOD’S RICHEST BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU CONNIE, AND YOUR CHILDREN, AND MAY HE GIVE YOU HIS PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING.
IN CHRISTIAN LOVE,
JOHN & DOLORES BYERS
Dear Connie, Kristen & Family,
I was very sorry to read of David’s death in The Derrick this past weekend. I think very fondly about both of you and wanted you to know that you have my sympathy. I pray for God’s comfort as you mourn this loss in your lives.
In Christ’s Love,
Diane Fagley
AAA Life Services
formerly AAA Pregnancy Center
Dear Connie and family,
I have known Dave since we were young in Marietta. We went through all our school years together and went to Zion’s UCC all our growing up years. Please pass my condolences along to his mother, Elsie, she is a wonderful woman and I am sure this is very hard for her also. Take care and I know we will see our loved ones when we all get to Heaven.
God bless you all,
Nancy Oberholtzer, Marietta
Connie & family, there are no words that can express in human terms the lose felt by those left behind. Except in some cases like Dave’s when we know where his dwelling place is right now as I type. Our sorrow is really only for a moment, a twinkling of the eye & soon enough we too will see him face to face & we too together will look upon "His" face! That of our Lord Jesus the Christ! So for now, just for now, except our heartfelt sympathies for "your" sorrow. For it too shall pass with the passing of time, one day at a time, ever so slowly. But knowing where Dave is & knowing what he is doing brings some peace, some comfort. God bless you all & please know that there are people out here who do hold you up in our prayer’s & who do care! Try to remember that…"God is good all the time…all the time, God is good! In His service & as always…
Allen & Marsha Meeker.
Dear Connie,
I wanted to send you my sympathy.
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other, but I do think about you sometimes. I remember good times with you and Dave.I will certainly remember you and your family in my prayers for comfort and strength.
May you hear the Lord’s call clearly for whatever direction He will be sending you.
God bless.
Judy Reitz
OUR DEEP CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
TED AND AUDREY CAREY MARIETTA.
Connie, and kids,
we are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, he was truly a great man. We pray for your comfort during this difficult time.
Love, Jim and Mary Lynn Parson
Our thoughts are with you at this time. The thought of knowing Dave is with for us the Lord and will be waiting for us gives us comfort now.
Marion & Bill Maxwell
Mrs. Byers, Kristen and Craig,
I am terribly sorry to hear of Dr. Byers’s passing. My thoughts are with your family.
I have so many great memories of growing up that are associated with your family and Dr. Byers was such a big part of that.
He will be missed by many,
Holly (Beary) Baughman
