Orvil Wayne Bylund, the second son of Earl and Flossie (Harvey) Bylund, was born March 20, 1923, at the family home in Guthrie County, Iowa. He attended the Viola Consolidated School as a child. Orvil left school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on November 22, 1941. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres aboard U.S. patrol boats, troop transport, cargo ships, landing ships and as the Armed Guard on several merchant ships. He attained the rank of Boatswain's Mate 1st Class and was honorably discharged on July 15, 1946. Orvil was united in marriage with Ione Ida Goodwin on November 9, 1942 by a Justice of the Peace in Maryville, Missouri. There were seven children born to this union; four daughters and three sons. Orvil worked hard his whole life and had several jobs including farmer, painter and mostly a carpenter during his career. He retired in 1985 and they returned to Coon Rapids in 1996. Ione passed away in 2003 and he mourned her loss and never really recovered. He suffered couple health problems during his last years including a heart condition. He was determined to care for himself and be independent, but he died on June 26, 2008, at the St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 6 days. Funeral services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery next to his wife. Military honors were provided by the American Legion Post #357. Orvil was a Christian man and a member of the United Methodist Church, Carpenters Union, American Legion and V.F.W. and the Coon Rapids Masonic Lodge. He is survived by all seven children: Gloria, Sandra, Douglas, Thomas, Denise, John and Tamara; 10 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. May he rest in eternal peace.
Orvil Wayne Bylund, the second son of Earl and Flossie (Harvey) Bylund, was born March 20, 1923, at the family home in Guthrie County, Iowa. He attended the Viola Consolidated School as a child. Orvil left school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on November 22, 1941. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres aboard U.S. patrol boats, troop transport, cargo ships, landing ships and as the Armed Guard on several merchant ships. He attained the rank of Boatswain's Mate 1st Class and was honorably discharged on July 15, 1946. Orvil was united in marriage with Ione Ida Goodwin on November 9, 1942 by a Justice of the Peace in Maryville, Missouri. There were seven children born to this union; four daughters and three sons. Orvil worked hard his whole life and had several jobs including farmer, painter and mostly a carpenter during his career. He retired in 1985 and they returned to Coon Rapids in 1996. Ione passed away in 2003 and he mourned her loss and never really recovered. He suffered couple health problems during his last years including a heart condition. He was determined to care for himself and be independent, but he died on June 26, 2008, at the St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 6 days. Funeral services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery next to his wife. Military honors were provided by the American Legion Post #357. Orvil was a Christian man and a member of the United Methodist Church, Carpenters Union, American Legion and V.F.W. and the Coon Rapids Masonic Lodge. He is survived by all seven children: Gloria, Sandra, Douglas, Thomas, Denise, John and Tamara; 10 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. May he rest in eternal peace.
Inscription
Front - BYLUND Orvil W. 1923-2008 Ione I. 1924-2003 Reverse side - Parents of Gloria, Sandra, Douglas, Thomas, Denise, John, Tamara
Gravesite Details
Duel gravestone with his wife, Ione I. Bylund.
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