Bayles, Loren E. 1930-2014

BAYLES, SMOOL, STEARNS, BERKA, THOMPSON, TERREBROOD, STEWARD

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Date: 2/26/2014 at 08:21:31

Loren E. Bayles

Loren E. Bayles, 83, of Newton died on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the funeral home. Memorials in Loren’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Loren, the son of Jessie James and Alice Elizabeth (Smool) Bayles, was born on Dec. 19, 1930, in Newton. He grew up and attended school in Grinnell before moving back to Newton in 1950. Upon returning to Newton he worked at the foundry and then for the gas company. Loren was united in marriage with Lois Stearns Berka in 1972 in Newton. Loren later worked at the Maytag Company for more than 20 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the UAW Local 997. He loved music and played the steel guitar in many bands. As recently as October, he was still jamming at the Moose Lodge.

Loren is survived by his children, Steve (Kelley) Bayles of Minnesota, Terry (Angelika) Bayles of Louisville, Ky., and Connie (Bill) Thompson of Newton; step-children, Donna Terrebrood of Newton, Keith Berka of Austin, Texas, Frank (B.J.) Berka of Texas and Karen Berka of Branson, Mo.; his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ray Bayles of Newton, Glenn (Sandra) Bayles of Newton and Harvey (Bobbie) Bayles of Farmington, N.M.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Bayles in 2003; two sisters, Bertha Chamra and Lila Bayles; and a special friend, Lila Steward. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News.
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Loren E. Bayles

Newton, IA
Dec 19, 1930 - Feb 20, 2014
VISITATION SERVICE At the funeral home
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
5:00pm to 7:00pm
FUNERAL SERVICE At the funeral home
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
11:00am
BURIAL SERVICE Newton Union Cemetery
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
Loren E. Bayles, 83, of Newton died on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 6, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 5-7 P.M., Wednesday, March 5, at the funeral home. Memorials in Loren’s name may be left at the funeral home. Loren, the son of Jessie James and Alice Elizabeth (Smool) Bayles, was born on December 19, 1930 in Newton. He grew up and attended school in Grinnell before moving back to Newton in 1950. Upon returning to Newton he worked at the foundry and then for the gas company.

Loren was united in marriage with Lois Stearns Berka in 1972 in Newton. Loren later worked at the Maytag Company for over 20 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the UAW Local 997. He loved music and played the steel guitar in many bands. As recently as October, he was still jamming at the Moose Lodge.

Loren is survived by his children, Steve (Kelley) Bayles of Minnesota, Terry (Angelika) Bayles of Louisville, Kentucky, and Connie (Bill) Thompson of Newton; step-children, Donna Terrebrood of Newton, Keith Berka of Austin, Texas, Frank (B.J.) Berka of Texas, and Karen Berka of Branson, Missouri; his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ray Bayles of Newton, Glenn (Sandra) Bayles of Newton, and Harvey (Bobbie) Bayles of Farmington, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Bayles in 2003; two sisters, Bertha Chamra and Lila Bayles; and a special friend, Lila Steward.

If you would like to share your thoughts and memories, we will deliver your message to the family. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa.