Darrell A. Guyer

DARRELL A. GUYER

Darrell A. Guyer was born July 21, 1942 in Purdin, Missouri and departed this life on December 28, 2022 at his home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, surrounded by the love of family, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 7 days.

He was the son of Carl Jacob and Hazel Edna (Lambert) Guyer, and one of eight siblings.

Darrell spent his younger years in the Purdin, Missouri area, graduating from Bucklin High School in 1960. During his high school years, he was introduced to a fellow high school student named Phyllis Kaye Head. On November 17, 1962, after both had graduated, Darrell and Phyllis were united in marriage in Bucklin, Missouri. After their marriage they moved to the Kansas City area as there were more job opportunities. Darrell accepted a position with Western Electric and, at the same time, enrolled in Penn Valley Community College where he obtained his associates degree. In 1964, Darrell and Phyllis purchased their first home in Independence, Missouri where they lived until 1974 when they moved to Pleasant Hill, Missouri to make their home. Darrell retired from A.T.& T. (Western Electric) in 1997. At the time of his retirement, he was a computer programmer.

After moving to Pleasant Hill, Darrell became an active member of the Pleasant Hill Fire District Board and served as President of the Board. He also was an avid bowler and was secretary of two bowling leagues at Summit Lanes in Lee’s Summit, Missouri where he won several awards and bowled a perfect 300 game once. Darrell and Phyllis were former members of the Pleasant Hill Jaycees, and had been members of a square dancing club where they obtained a Bachelor of Square Dancing Degree. Darrell’s other hobbies included woodworking, fishing and watching the Royals and the Chiefs play.

Darrell’s life revolved around his family. He was a loving and supportive husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Although he loved his children, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the ones who would make his eyes light-up when he saw them. Each one has special cherished memories with their Granddad and Dad-Dad.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Hazel Guyer and two brothers, Dale Guyer and Wesley Guyer.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis Guyer of the home; two sons, Darin A. Guyer and wife Norine of Peculiar, Missouri and, Patrick K. Guyer and wife Sheila of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; three brothers, Roger Guyer and wife Susan of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Vernon Guyer and wife Sheila of Allen, Texas and, Mike Guyer and wife Crista of Evansville, Indiana; two sisters, Beverly Collins of St. Joseph, Missouri and, Carlene Waller and husband Dave of Macon, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Jan Guyer of Boerne, Texas and, Sharlotte Guyer of Georgetown, Texas; two grandchildren, Kimberly Williams and, Andrew Guyer and wife Kyra all of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; four great-grandchildren, Darrick, Andromeda, Delphina and Maelin; other relatives and many friends.

The family of Darrell A. Guyer will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the funeral home, with Rev. Tim Casteel, officiating. Casket Bearers will be Andrew Guyer, Cody Boston, Kenton Jones, Ryan Guyer, Brandon Pfaffly, Tim Storhoff, Matt Waller and Travis Waller. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.