Simon E. Byler, 63

Simon E. Byler, 63, of North Las Vegas, NV, and formerly of 99 Black Oak Drive, Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Thursday in Las Vegas.

He was the husband of Bonnie L. Brosey Byler, with whom he had celebrated 33 years of marriage this past may 22^nd. Born in Dover, DE, Simon was the son of Ervin S. and Emma Stoltzfus Byler of Dover, DE.

Simon had been a self-employed carpenter for most of his life. He and his wife, Bonnie, had also been caretakers of a 90 acre ranch in San Jose, CA in recent years.

Simon had done mission work in Uganda, Africa and in China, where he earned a great appreciation of China and it’s culture. He was hoping to continue with his mission work as a full-time pursuit until his illness. He had formerly attended the Worship Center in Leola and was a member of the First Assembly Kings Cathedral in Maui, HI.

He loved to fish, and was an enthusiastic NFL football and NASCAR fan.

In addition to his wife and parents, Simon is survived by 3 sons: Matthew  married to Jennifer Byler of Maui, HI,  David married to Maricela Byler of Las Vegas, and Kevin of Bethlehem, PA; and by 3 granddaughters. He is also survived by 3 sisters: Barbara married to David Martin of Lancaster, Rachel Byler of Lancaster, and Martha  married to Paul Bell of Delaware; and 4 brothers: Roman  married to Susie Byler of Alaska, John married to Judy Byler of Lancaster, Rudy  married to Naomi Byler of Colorado Springs, CO, and David married to Kim Byler of Delaware. He was preceded in death by a sister Lydia and a brother Ervin Jr.

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 12:30-1:00 p.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m.. Interment in Silver Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Simon’s memory to the mission work at New Hope Community Church, 8886 Muraoka Dr., Gilroy, CA  95020.