Lyle Junior Courtier

Lyle Junior Courtier, the oldest of four sons of Mary Josephine (Hamilton) and William Archie Courtier, was born on January 7, 1926 in Hastings, Iowa. He grew up and attended school in Hastings and graduated from the Hastings High School. Lyle joined the United States Navy and served during World War II. Following his discharge, Lyle returned to Hastings. He worked several jobs; drove rig and gas trucks, and worked at Gambles in Malvern. For most of his life, Lyle worked as an electrician, joining his father, Bill, in the family electrical business, Courtier Electric. Lyle eventually took over the business and worked in the area until his retirement.

Lyle and Viola Margaret Bailey were married on March 12, 1947 in Hiawatha, Kansas. They made their home in Hastings and their marriage was blessed with children, Roy Harmon and Kathy, Rodney, Robin, Kevin, Randy, Kent, Vicky, and Bruce Courtier.

Lyle and Margaret were married nearly 29 years when Margaret passed away September 8, 1976.

Lyle met Myra Beth Browning while she was working at the Ponderosa Truck Stop on Highway 34. They were married on May 5, 1978 in Modale, Iowa and made their home in Hastings.

Lyle was a member of the Hastings Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Hastings I.O.O. F., when it was active. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping. Lyle loved visiting with family and friends on the phone. He especially loved spending time with his family and enjoyed being a grandpa and great grandpa.

Lyle and Myra were married 34 years when Lyle passed away on November 11, 2012 at their Hastings home, at the age of 86 years, 10 months, and 4 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Margaret Courtier; son Bruce Courtier and infant son John Courtier; grandsons, Steven Courtier and Jeremy Courtier; granddaughter Crystal Courtier; and brother Gene Courtier.

Lyle is survived by his wife Myra Courtier of Hastings; children, Roy Harmon of New Mexico, Kathy Ruble and husband Robert of Kearney, MO, Rod Courtier and wife Sue of Hastings, Robin Courtier and wife Debbie of Cheyenne, WY, Kevin Courtier and wife Ann of Scottsbluff, NE, Randy Courtier of Imogene, IA, Kent Courtier of Wisconsin, and Vicky Allen of Red Oak, IA; daughter-in-laws, Mary Courtier of Shenandoah, IA, and Chris Courtier of Hastings; 29 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; mother-in-law Laura Rose of Carson; brothers, Fred Courtier and wife Mattie of Glenwood, IA, and Jack Courtier and wife Marilyn of Emerson, IA; sisters-in-law, Jenny Courtier Haley of Florida, Christine Pracht, and Marie Browning, both of Carson; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of friends.

A memorial fund has been established.

Military honors and interment in Hastings Cemetery.

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Malvern in charge of arrangements.