Alan Elvin BYE

1938 - 2013  (74 years)

• Name	Alan Elvin BYE
  Birth	26 Nov 1938	Otter Tail County, Minnesota
  Gender	Male
  Minnesota Death Certificate	2013-MN-012569
  Death	15 Apr 2013	Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
  Notes	Not listed in the Minnesota Birth Index. He and Betty were living in Fergus Falls at the time of his mother’s death and at the time of his sister Delores’s death. Alan Bye, 74, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at his home under the care of hospice. Alan was born on Nov. 26, 1938, in Fergus Falls, the son of Julian and Viola (Beller) Bye. He was confirmed at Vukku Lutheran Church in Foxhome and attended Fergus Falls High School. Alan faithfully served his country in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged. On Nov. 30, 1963, he married Betty J. Simonson at Vukku Lutheran Church in Foxhome. Alan worked on his brother-in-law’s farm after marriage. He later drove truck for Fergus Redimix while the couple lived at Wall Lake. In 1972, they moved to Lake City, where he worked for Greenline Equipment John Deere. In1985, they moved back to Fergus Falls where he worked for Interstate John Deere. In 1990, they moved to Montevideo, and he worked for Kibble Equipment John Deere. Alan retired in 2000 after 32 years with John Deere. In 2007, the couple moved back to Fergus Falls when his health began to decline. He was a member of the Elks, Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls and was a lifetime member of the Eagles. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping and woodworking. He enjoyed John Deere tractors and being outside in nature. Alan especially enjoyed his days spent with family and the grandkids. He was a very loving father and friend to those who knew him. Alan will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Viola; an infant daughter; and a sister, Delores Anderson. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty Bye; a son, Andrew Bye and a daughter, Pauline Mau, of Fergus Falls; three grandchildren, Amanda Mau, Tiffany Mau and Cody Mau; one great-grandchild, Hunter Berneking; a sister, Mary (Virgil) Albertson of Fergus Falls; a brother, Russell (Bonnie) Bye of Underwood; a uncle, Harold Bye; his beloved companion, “Oscar” the Westie; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.
  Person ID	I13115	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	13 May 2021

  
  

  Father	Julian Herbert BYE,   b. 4 Jan 1905, Otter Tail County, Minnesota d. 8 Oct 1983, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Viola Pauline BELLER,   b. 29 Nov 1907, Panora, Guthrie County, Iowa d. 30 Aug 2008, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota (Age 100 years)
  Marriage	3 Mar 1929	Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
  Divorce	Jan 1963	Otter Tail County, Minnesota
  Family ID	F5379	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	B.J. SIMONSON
  Family ID	F9806	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	18 Dec 2015