Harriet T. Byrer, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on July 23, 2016 at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born on August 4, 1936 in Washington, Indiana to Matthew J. and Zollah (Mattingly) Butcher. Harriet married her wonderful husband of 64 years, Ferman Dee 'Sailor' Byrer, on August 9, 1952.

Harriet was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bramble. She worked as an Explosives Handler at Crane and at Ketcham Memorial Center in housekeeping. Harriet loved to play Euchre and all cards in general.

Harriet is survived by: her children, Mike Byrer, Patty (Alan) Dyer, both of Plainville, IN and Brenda (Jerry) Edelman of Bloomfield; grandchildren, Josh, Seth and Shane Dyer, Angie (Wes) Milner, Jason (Tara) Edelman, Donetta (Brad Kaiser) Drieman; great-grandchildren, Dalton, Briley, Briley, John, Katelyn, Emma, Brianna, Cole and Brianna.

Preceding Harriet in death was: her husband, Ferman Byrer on June 23, 2016; one son, Eddie Byrer; several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon with grandson, Seth Dyer officiating. Harriet will be laid to rest in Kilgore Cemetery in Raglesville.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 26.

The Byrer family has entrusted all arrangements to James W. Meng, Jr. and Meng Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.mengfuneralhome.com.