Orvil Wayne Bylund

VisitationFirst United Methodist Church Coon RapidsSaturday, July 26, 2008 After 1:00 PMFuneral ServiceFirst United Methodist ChurchCoon RapidsSaturday, July 26, 2008 2:00 PMInterment with Military HonorsOak Hill Cemetery, northwest of Coon RapidsAmerican Legion, Gurney Parker Post 357

   Orvil Wayne, son of Earl and Flossie (Harvey) Bylund, was born March 20, 1923, in Coon Rapids, Iowa. He attended Viola Township School. Following his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Navy on September 22, 1941. Orvil served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters on LST and merchant-class ships. He attained the rank of Petty Officer First Class and was honorably discharged on July 15, 1946.

   Orvil was united in marriage with Ione Ida Goodwin on November 9, 1942, at Maryville, MO.  Seven children were born to this union. Orvils occupation was a carpenter and he worked on several large buildings in the Des Moines area.  He also worked as a farmer and painter during his career. He retired in 1985 and then he and Ione returned to Coon Rapids in 1996. Ione died in February of 2003.

   Orvil was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Charity Masonic Lodge #197, Disabled American Veterans and Carpenters Union Local #106 of Des Moines.  He thoroughly enjoyed woodworking and above all took pleasure in his children and grandchildren.

   Orvil suffered a number of health problems over the past years.  He was, however, determined to care for himself and be independent. He was admitted to St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll a short time before his death there on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 6 days.

   Preceding Orvil in death are his parents; wife Ione Bylund; two brothers Raymond and Edward Bylund; and one sister Ida Meek.

   He is survived by his children: Gloria Del Duca of Florence, CO; Sandra and husband Mores Bergman of Bennington, NE; Douglas Bylund and wife Peggy of Lafayette, IN; Thomas Bylund and wife Beth of Eldridge; Denise and husband Brian Peterson of Sheldahl; John Bylund, Jr and wife Rikki of Goleta, CA and Tamara and husband John Faris of Florence, CO ; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister Edna Bell of Red Oak;  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.