Ruel Christian Hyer, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. He was born to Clester Hyer and Ercille Larsen Hyer in Lewiston, Cache County, Utah on February 11, 1933. Ruel led a very happy, active life surrounded by the love of family and friends. On March 1, 1960 he married Alice Ann Morris in the Logan Utah Temple, and together they shared a deeply fulfilling and joyful marriage for more than 64 years. Together they raised their six wonderful children on the family farm in Quincy, Washington, and Ruel made a positive impact in the lives of countless others through his kindness, generosity and pleasant demeanor.
Ruel was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He shared his strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ by serving in numerous callings including as Bishop of the Quincy, Washington 2nd Ward. As a young man, Ruel faithfully served a mission to the South Africa Mission and later with his beloved wife, Alice, to the Singapore Mission.
Ruel’s true passion and talent lay in farming. As a skilled farmer, he had a deep love for the profession and he took great pride in cultivating the land, nurturing his crops, and contributing to the community through his hard work and dedication. He was especially pleased when two of his sons chose to join him in farming, which led to his transition to farming in Moses Lake, Washington.
Ruel had an enduring love for travel, embracing the opportunity to explore new places and experience different cultures. Travel for him was not just about seeing new sights; it was about creating lasting memories with family and friends, broadening his horizons, and deepening his appreciation for the world around him. Ruel shared his love of travel with his children and grandchildren, creating cherished memories through countless family adventures and instilling a shared sense of wonder and discovery.
Ruel is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Alice; children Chris Hyer (Nancy) of Moses Lake, Washington; Lynn Hyer (Cyndi) of Marietta, Georgia; John Hyer (Debbie), of Moses Lake, Washington; Lora Wood (Joseph) of Moses Lake, Washington; Jill Caldwell (Guy), of Mesa, Arizona; Kathy Fowers (Jason) of Fountain Hills, Arizona; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and his brother Paul Hyer. Ruel was preceded in death by his parents, Clester and Ercille Hyer, and siblings Wallace Hyer, Nedra Hyer Muir, and David Hyer.
Arrangements are made by Bunkers Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201. Services to be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:00 AM at Sunland Spring Village’s San Tan Center, 2820 S. Springwood Blvd., Mesa, Arizona 85209. Ruel will be interred at Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa, Arizona. For more information, see www.bunkerfuneral.com.
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So sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace.
My husband, Larry, worked for Ruel for awhile and served with him in the bishopric. We both loved the Hyer family and enjoyed our time as we watched their children grow along ours. My condolences go to Alice and the children and know we will all see him again. Love and hugs to you![
So sorry for your loss. Brother Hyer had such a caring smile and shared it with everyone he came in contact with. May the Hyer family find comfort and peace at this sad time. “Families are Forever!”