Thank you for visiting this memorial page honoring those who either graduated or would have graduated from Granger High School in 1965. We are honoring as many former classmates as we can find who have passed on. They were our friends, associates, teammates and, in some cases, our lifelong partners and companions. We also honor our veterans and those gallant young men who gave their all, in defense of the country they loved so much. To our MIA, James Schiele, we will never forget you and will continue to look forward to the day your remains are returned to the land of the free, the home of the brave.

Thanks to everyone who helped in the development of this memorial page, especially Diane Day Cooper, who would have graduated a Lancer were it not for her parents relocating their family in 1960. Without her, this would not have been possible. Thom Rich

“And each one there has one thing shared, they have sweated beneath the same sun, looked up in wonder at the same moon, and wept when it was all done, for bein' done too soon.” Neil Diamond

Tuesday, August 5, 1997

Jack Byrge


Our beloved son, father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle, and friend, Jacky Ray Byrge, passed away August 5, 1997, due to complications of diabetes.

Born May 26, 1947 in Standardville, Utah, to John and Olga "Cookie" Byrge. Married Margaret Dugger October 15, 1966, later divorced. Married Kara Johnson, May 11, 1997. He graduated from Granger High School in 1965. Earned his journeyman welder certification at Trade Tech. and was medically retired from Kennecott Copper after 22 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, family and especially his grandchildren.Jack fought a long courageous battle against many painful illnesses associated with his diabetes and finally died with dignity, having made the difficult decision to fight no more. Jack had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He will always be in our hearts and minds and we will never forget him. We will always love you.

He is survived by mother, Cookie; wife, Kara; children, John (Michelle) Byrge, Becky (Shane) Workman; stepdaughter, Emily "LuLu"; grandchildren, Tyler, Jordan, Ashlee, and one expected in four weeks; brother, Johnny (Marie) Byrge; sisters, Judy (Kim) Bench, Jan (Mike) Criquelion; many loved nieces and nephews; and special brother, Larry Dugger. Preceded in death by his father John Byrge.

Funeral services Saturday August 9, 1997, 11 a.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church, 4290 W. 5414 So., where friends may call Saturday 10-11 a.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. Funeral Directors, Peel Funeral Home.
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