Kenneth R. Byers, Sr., 61

Kenneth Richard Byers, Sr., 61, of Grangeville, passed on to a better place on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at his Grangeville home.

Ken was born September 18, 1945 in Snohomish, Washington to Richard C. and Agnes M. Byers.

All who knew Ken knew he lived life to the fullest. He worked hard in the woods but still always had time to lend a hand to family, friends, and strangers.

Ken is survived by his five children, Kenneth Richard Byers, Jr. and wife Carrie of Boise; daughter and son-in-law John and Jeri (Hanger) Montgomery of Grangeville; son Kendall Byers and wife Stephanie of Yakima, WA; daughter and son-in-law Gary and Tressa Pardue of Kamiah; son Kenyon Robert Byers of Boise; 12 grandchildren: Kenyon York, Nena and Penny Hames, Devon Brouse, Kiya, Caleb, Kendra, Monique, Cedric, Nick, Cipriana, and Ciara Byers; one great-grandson and three great-grandchildren on the way, as well as lots of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents; a sister, Betty Hallingsworth; a brother, Ted Byers; his father, Richard (Dick) Byers and his beloved mother, Agnes M. Byers.

Ken will be missed by all who knew him.

Sleep with the angels Dad.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of Ken’s life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville.

Send condolences to the family at Blackmerfuneralhome.com.