Byerly, Keith Albert

Keith Albert Byerly, 54, of Ainsworth, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, in rural Ainsworth following a sudden illness. Celebration of life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Victory Christian Center in Columbus Junction, with Pastor Michael McAfee officiating. Visitation will begin at noon Friday at Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington, where the family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Interment will take place at Oregon Township Cemetery in Ainsworth.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Byerly of Ainsworth; daughter, Jennifer White and husband Tyrone of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Stephanie Ashcraft and husband Lawrence of Springfield, Mo.; son, Mitchell Byerly of Ainsworth; five grandchildren; mother, Ramona Byerly of Ainsworth; sister, Karen Crossett and husband Robert of Washington, Iowa; brother, Alan Byerly and wife Sue of Washington, Iowa; and sister, Marsha Thompson and husband Brad of Yarmouth, Iowa.

Memorials have been established for his son, Mitchell's education fund.

Online condolences may be sent for Keith's family through the Web at www.jonesfh.com.

Published Nov. 2, 2012 in The Gazette