Gary Byers
Gary Lee Byers, 69, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his home in Yakima.
January 30, 1953 — July 16, 2022
Gary Lee Byers, 69, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his home in Yakima. Gary was born January 30, 1953, in Soap Lake, Washington, the oldest son of six children born to Howard and Lucille Byers. He grew up in Quincy, Washington and Othello, Washington, and graduated from Othello High School in 1971.
Gary was proud to have been a volunteer firefighter for Adams County Fire District No. 5 in Othello, starting in high school. In 1983, his fire truck rolled on the way back to the station after a call, and Gary was permanently disabled, including severe breaks to his neck, back and one leg. After several months of recuperating in the hospital, Gary returned to his fire house and began to serve in a dispatch and training capacity. Gary retired in 2009 and moved to Yakima, to be closer to his family.
Gary is survived by two sisters Jean (Archie) Tweedie, of Port Townsend, Washington and Joyce Hill of Yakima; two brothers Gale Byers of Warden, Washington and Gerald (Carri) Byers of Yakima; his children, Sheryl and Jennifer, along with several grandchildren; three nieces Naomi (David) Mahn of McMinnville, Oregon, Chereé (Ryan) Dennison, of Yakima and Keli (Jake) Byers Morey, of Elkridge, Maryland; and one nephew Kevin (Rebecca) Byers of Seattle. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gail Byers, and his nephew Sean Byers.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Brookside Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect Road, Moxee, Washington.
Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.