Bert A. Byers, 79, of Indiana, passed away at St. Andrew’s Village on Monday, February 6, 2023.
He was born in Indiana to the late Bert, Sr., and Thelma (Gardner) Byers on June 24, 1943.
Bert graduated from Indiana High School in 1961. During his high school years he worked for Henry Hall with his brother Calvin. He then drove truck with his father for Mears Coal Company, later owning and operating his own coal truck hauling for Leasure Coal. Bert sold his truck in 1984 and began working at Sharp Paving, retiring after 20 years of service. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard for 6 years.
Bert’s favorite place was in his garage, repairing and painting lawn tractors, golf carts and especially antique cars, having restored several Ford Mustangs including a 1950 Ford Convertible as well as a 1939 Ford Coupe. He loved his dogs, especially schnauzers, some who rode with him on his lawn tractor.
Bert leaves behind his high school sweetheart, who he married on May 15, 1965, Candis C. (Jones) Byers of Indiana; children Kimberly (Scott) Forrester of Indiana and Michelle (William) Henry of Knox, Pa; granddaughters Kelly and Kristen Forrester and Paige and Abbey Henry; sisters Beverly Byers of Indiana and Joyce (Charles “Buck”) Crossland of Indiana; sisters-in-law Charlotte Overman of Indiana and Joy Byers of Indiana; brother-in-law Mark (Patricia) Jones of Home, Pa; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bert was preceded in death by brothers, George and his wife Elsie Overman, Calvin Overman, and Ted Byers.
Friends will be received by Bert’s family on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 10 AM until the time of service at 11AM in the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana with Pastor Kathy Mihoerck officiating.
The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers at St. Andrew’s Village as well as VNA Hospice for the superior care Bert received during his time with them, as well as his good friends Roger and Becky Widdowson.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bert’s name may be made to Four Footed Friends, 220 Beck Road, Indiana PA 15701.
To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.bowserminich.com
