Kristine Carol Byers-Lara
I HEARD YOUR VOICE IN THE WIND TODAY I heard your voice in the wind today and I turned to see your face; The warmth of the wind caressed me as I silently stood in place. I felt your touch in the sun today as its warmth filled the sky. I closed my eyes for your embrace and my spirit soared high. I saw your eyes in the window pane as I watched the falling rain; It seemed that, as each raindrop fell, it quietly said your name. I held you close in my heart today. It made me feel complete. Yes, you have died… by you are not gone. You will always be a part of me. As long as the sun shines The wind blows.. the rain falls.. You will live on inside me forever for that is all my heart kows.
Kristine Carol “Kris” (Byers) Lara 51, of Mason City, IA passed away December 20, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Rockwell, IA.
Kris was born April 30, 1971, in Charles City, IA; daughter of Roger Lloyd Byers and Kathryn Mae (Bass) Golly. She grew up in Charles City and graduated from high school there in 1990. She moved to Mason City in 1995. She met Sergio Lara Sr. In 1996. They married in December 1998. While she had a number of jobs over the years; her children were always the center of her world. She would always do anything she could for her children.
Kris was a passonate cook and baker. She especially loved to make chili and giant blueberry muffins. Kris was a grill master and always loved to cook over a fire. She always endeavored to keep her home clean and have a meal ready when her family got home. In her spare time she also loved to watch the Green Bay Packers and spend time with her family. She was always on the go and enjoyed driving and listening to music.
Kris is survived by her husband, Sergio; children, Paige Byers, Kayla (Daniel) Silva, Sergio Lara Jr.; grandchildren, Liam, Vera, and Maria; mother, Kathryn (Kenneth) Golly; siblings, Kimberly (Curt) Joerger, Lance (Ranae) Golly, Lisa (David) Guy, Jason (Erin) Golly; Uncles, Mike (Connie) Bass, Duane (Sharon) Byers, and Tony (Chris) Byers, and many beloved other extended family.
Kris was preceded in death by her father, Roger (Wanda) Byers; maternal grandparents, Bernice Dugan and John Bass; paternal grandparents, Robert (Ida) Byers; grandparents Rober (Charlotte) Golly; special aunt, Evelyn (Jim) Rogers; and uncles Jerry Bass, Mike Byers, and Dennis Byers
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