Donald Ray Bywater

Donald Ray Bywater, 62 passed away April 7, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Donald was born July 14, 1954 in Rupert, Idaho to Leon and Ruby Bywater. He was married to Kayelle Wilson on August 16, 1974 in the Ogden Temple. He was born in Rupert and resided in Paul at the time of his death. Donald graduated from Minico High School in 1972 and attended Ricks College.

He worked for Magic Valley Foods (Idahoan). He started there at the age of 18 up until he retired. Don was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Mini-Cassia Umpire Association, and the Rupert Country Club. He loved having family parties, enjoyed golfing, softball, umpiring, referring and loved to watch his grandkids play ball. He loved his friends and family and always enjoyed going to the movies.

Donald is survived by his wife Kayelle Bywater, children Cheree Davis, Desiree Ann Fairchild, Justin Don (Laura) Bywater, and Ryan Kay Bywater. He had 8 grandchildren, Jesse Tyrell Bywater of the U.S. Army, Monique Naranjo, Mariah Naranjo, Trevor Naranjo, Paytan Fairchild, Breyden Fairchild, Talon Bywater, and Dane Bywater and one great grandchild Joshua Naranjo, brothers Robert (Alicia) Bywater, Gary Bywater, Clyde Maybe and Ray Mooso. He is preceded in death by his parents Leon and Ruby Bywater, his father in law Keith Wilson, 2 sisters Judy Mooso, Maryann Maybe and Marilyn Bywater and his son in law Corey Fairchild.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 at the Paul LDS Stake Center.. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the mortuary and one hour prior to services at the church. Services will conclude with Burial in the Rupert Cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary. On-line condolences may be left at hansen-mortuary.com

The family would like to thank Dr. Boehmer, his personal nurse Annie that is an RN who took care of him and Dr. Rashid.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Apr. 14, 2017