We Remember
BYER, Beryl Irene
December 19, 1928 — July 3, 2021
Born in Dauphin, MB on December 19, 1928, Beryl passed away peacefully in Kelowna, BC on July 3, 2021, with many of her family at her side.
Predeceased by her first husband Wilbert Edwards, second husband Cecil Byer and siblings Donald, Thelma, Russell, Lorna, Gladys, Wilma, Phyllis, Maxine, Josephine and grandson Brad, Beryl is survived by her children and extended family: Carol Nielsen (Bent) of Vancouver BC, Dan Edwards (Bonnie) of Coldstream, BC, Jane Baehr (Brian) of Kelowna, BC, Janet Hertz (Kevin) of Kelowna, BC, Kim Byer of Lake Country, BC, Marlene Hendriks (John) of Oliver, BC, Michael Edwards (Leanne) of Cochrane, AB, Robert Byer (Shannon) of Oliver, BC, Shirley Petrie (Scott) of Rock Creek, BC, Wendie Radies (Wayne) of Vernon, BC, and Willard Edwards (Ethna) of Hannah, AB; by her grandchildren: Sheri, Tyler, Janine, Jeff, Jennifer, Karli, Jesse, Carol Anne, Brenda, Justin, Shane, Luwanda, Denise, Gordon, Sydney, Drew, Kendra, Brooklynn, Candace, Christopher and Amber; and by her greatgrandchildren: Benjamin, Emma, Gezina, Abigail, Kiera, Ellie, Preston, Garret, Claire, Kaylee, Dylan, Taylor, Nichlas, Lincoln, Addison, Nash, Tyler, Evan, Hannah, Maja, Jacob, Sisilie, Cas, Halen, Rory, Zoe, Mya, Seth and Kastor.
Beryl met and married Wilbert and started a family before moving to Osoyoos, BC in 1958. Wilbert died in 1964. She married Cecil in 1966 and moved to Oliver expanding their blended family that eventually reached 11 in number. Cecil passed away in December 2000. She moved to Kelowna in 2011, where she was closer to Janet, Jane, and Wendie, and very much enjoyed living at Lakeshore Place meeting many new friends.
A strong woman who was kind, caring and generous, Beryl will be remembered fondly by her family and all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held later in the summer.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Kelowna Gospel Mission.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
To: All Beryl’s family
I just saw the sad news on castanet tonight
Beryl was such a good friend and we sure had many good times together
Beryl always had her door open for any one in need. She was very generous.
She was so proud of you all and you made her last years wonderful.
I will miss her.
Please let me know if there will be a service.
RIP my friend
Pat
May you find peace in your memories of this incredible lady and mother! Hugs
I am very sorry for your loss and wish your family strength during this difficult time.
Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament, Kelowna – Lake Country
Sorry to hear about aunty Beryl’s passing. I remember her for her kindness and smile.
To the Byers and Edwards family
I am so sorry for your loss! She was always nice to our family,had a great smile on her face and a wonderful laugh. Gone but not forgotten!
Rest In Peace You Remarkable Always a Lady I had the Privilege too know You for Many Years. Beryl an Example to Live Life By.
Love to Your Wonderful Family. ❤️🙏
May your memories give you peace and comfort.
We will all miss Aunt Beryl.. We always thought of her as my Grandmother’s twin (Phyllis) and we loved her visits.
RIP Aunt Beryl
I can still remember walking from grandma’s to auntie Beryl’s for the best pie ever. Our condolences from Don and family