Roger D. Byers
August 14, 1949 – February 22, 2019
Cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Eastland Bowling Center, 5570 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 69, passed away at his home on Friday, February 22, 2019. Roger was born in Kalamazoo on August 14, 1949, the son of the late David and Vivian (Scott) Byers. Roger had a wonderful and outgoing personality. He made friends easily and was a joy to know. He worked for several years as the manager at Eastland Bowling Center where he was loved by everyone. He considered his friends there as a second family. He enjoyed throwing darts. Above all Roger loved his family and did his best to provide for them. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and was always supportive of those he loved. On July 16, 1999, he was united in marriage to Jane Wilder-Byers who survives. He is also survived by three step-children, Barbara (Brad) Keech, Steve (Stacey) Wilder, Rhonda (Scott) Wheeler; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Lindsey, Zachary, Mackenzie, Zoe and Jase; four siblings; nieces, nephews and friends. He was also preceded by two sisters.
We met Roger back during his “Harpo’s” days, but as life changed we drifted apart. Finding him again at Eastland Bowl where he was always friendly. We are so sorry to hear of his sudden passing. We will be keeping you, Jane, and your family in our prayers. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Roger will be missed by many. Mike & Teresa Weidemann
You will be missed
You will be deeply missed by our family. We love you Rog. Love, The Schwili’s Brian, Angie, Shane, Brandon and Peyton.
I love u uncle Roger and u will be missed but never forgotten. Plz tell my dad and grandma Jan I love and miss them to
Well known man with a great heart. One of the first to hug me when my husband recently passed. Will miss your greetings at Eastland. RIP my friend?
Condolences to your family. Although we really didn’t know each other well, you were still my father. Rest In Peace. ~ Jodi
My deepest sympathies to the family. Roger was always a kind and friendly character at the bowling alley. His his kind heart and humor will be missed.
My condolences to the Roger Byers family and to his children, Jodi, Bree and Brian Byers. I was sorry to hear of your loss.
Janie, my prayers are for comfort for you. Roger is with Debbie tonight. Some day you\’ll be united in Heaven with them. You know where l am if you need me for anything.
My deepest sympathies to Roger’s children, Jodi, Brianne & Brian.
Jane, even though Roger and I weren’t close I will always miss him. Condolences to you and your family.
Thank you for everything over the last 20 yrs. You were amazing to my mom and the best and only poppa my kids ever knew. You always made sure we had what we needed. Words cannot express the gratitude i have for you or how much you will truly be missed. The world will not be the same without you.
He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the family. We’ve known Roger for many years. We thought he was a very nice person. We knew Roger through the bowling alley. RIP Roger.
Fond memories of Roger from Harpo’s Lanes days. Rest in peace Roger***patti & brian
Jane so sorry for your loss. Sending sympathy and condolences to you and family .
Sorry for loss, sending prayers to you and your family, God be with thru the hard time! He going to be miss by many friends and family, great guy!
Jane and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Roger was loved by so many people and will truly be missed. Eastland won’t be the same without his smile and contagious laugh.
It’s been awhile since you passed away but I didn’t know where I could find you. You were always amazing boss at Harpos in Kalamazoo. You were the best and I was grateful for you giving me a job. We had a blast. Holding on to the wonderful memories. I was so bummed out that you passed away.