'Jay was my everything': Wife of late Simpson College President Jay Byers releases statement

'Jay was my everything': Wife of late Simpson College President Jay Byers releases statement

In the statement, Jay Byers' wife Katie Byers, said: "Jay was my everything — my partner, my best friend, and the love of my life. He was also a loving father who taught our girls the value of working hard and living big. He leaves behind a family and a community who loved and admired him deeply."

Byers’ celebration of life set for Friday

A celebration of life for Jay Byers will be held on Friday, his family has announced. The Simpson College president and past president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership died unexpectedly on April 17. He was 54. The celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. at Hoyt Sherman Place. In lieu of flowers, memorial…

Jay Byers obituary released, celebration of life set

Jay Byers, 54, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and community leader, Jay leaves behind a lasting legacy of service, vision, and commitment to Greater Des Moines and the state of…

Celebration of life set for President Jay Byers

A Celebration of Jay’s life will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The event will be open to the public. The 1,200-seat auditorium is located at 1501 Woodland Ave. We will continue to update as more information is released. Obituary for Jay Byers  Jay Byers, 54, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and community leader, Jay leaves behind a lasting legacy of service,…