Edward Blair Byerley

Edward Blair Byerley

Edward Blair Byerley, 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2018, at Country Place Senior Living Center, Fort Scott, Kan. Ed was born in Mapleton, Kan., on April 20, 1927. He was the only child of Blair D. “Sandy” Byerley and Myrtle P. Byerley (Brown). Ed graduated from Fulton High School, Kan., in 1945 and joined the U.S. Navy shortly thereafter.

Ed married Eva M. Byerley (White) on April 27, 1947. He worked his adult career for The Western Insurance Companies from September 1946 through 1986, supervising the computer room operations at the time of his retirement.

Ed and Eva moved from Fort Scott to Sun City West, Ariz., in the 1980s, where he enjoyed golf, bowling, and the warm weather.

Ed is survived by his wife, Eva, three sons, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

There was cremation. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 at the U. S. National Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by United States Naval Honor Guard. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.