Good bye my dear friend, to you I owe much of my success in the aviation and wisdom business. to the family, I hope that you will rest easy knowing that Karl is teaching somebody some where something!!!
life moves on but a small amount of sunshine is gone.
rest in peace friend.
John Butler

Our hearts and prayers are with Karl's family. Everyone lucky enough to know Karl, will miss his, knowledge, willingness to help, stories, and his sense of humor. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Pat & family,we extend our deepest sympathies, you are in our thoughts & prayers. As a young Airman, 55 yrs. ago, I had the pleasure of working on props with Sgt.Karl Byam. Sgt. Byam's work ethic & dedication made him one of my heroes, convincing me to make AF a career. Treasuring golden memories & grateful of 2011 reunion. I salute you, Sgt. Byam. May you rest in peace, good friend, Karl. 
With love & respect,
  Phil & Peg Gamage

The employees of South Coast Propeller Service, Inc. would like to say that Karl will be greatly missed. Most of us knew him personally, he was a good friend amd business associate. Personally he was a good friend and fishing partner. Sending our love and prayers to his family, Sincerely,Jimmy

On behalf of Rocky Mountain Propellers, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Karl's family and friends during this period of mourning.  Many of us here knew Karl personally and marveled at the massive amount of aviation knowledge that he possessed.  He truly was an "old prop guy".  He will be missed.

Karl was one hell of a nice guy. Helped me a lot in working with aircraft. Just wish I could have gone fishing with him.

I have really enjoyed working with Karl over the years.  He has been very helpful to me and really was very good at going out of his way to help somebody, especially when they were having technical issues.  I really respect his longevity in the aviation business.  I will miss him.

Karl was always a true gentleman, a little rough around the edges once in awhile. He was always a pleasure to be around. I will miss seeing and spending time with him at future propeller functions.... he will always be remembered...

Karl showed much kindness and generosity to my family at the sudden loss of my father for which I am very grateful.  We are sorry to hear of Karl's passing and send condolences to family and friends.

It was a pleasure to work with Karl during the last 13 years during the MT trainings.
He was great personality and we definitely enjoyed the time together.
Our deepest sympathy from your friends from Germany MT-Propeller!

Karl was a one of a kind boss, I am lucky to have been taught by the best! Everything I have learned over the last 17 plus years will always be remembered. Thank you Karl for everything. Pat, Jeff, Mike and Steve our deepest sympathy for your loss I will miss you Karl.

Karl always told me he was to onry to die. Unfortunately time does catch up.  It was always a pleasure when Karl was around.  He had a way sharing his thoughts that made you stop to think.  Always ready with a laugh or a joke and to tell you when you were being stupid. All with good cheer! 
Karl was a good friend and will be missed.

We are so sorry to hear of Karl passing .Karl Jr. has shared many a story of his dad with me.And as others have shared, not afraid to offer an honest opinion. Our heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family Mrs. Byam. Sincerely Jeff and Jane Crawford

I knew Karl for many years as his banker. He was a man of few words when it came to his banking.  I trust the family will have comfort in knowing how much he was admired by his Aviation friends.

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.
Love and Blessings to you and yours. 
Jennifer Elaine Newman

Dear Patricia and family.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this time of loss. The world will certainly miss Karl, but he is now in a better place and there is no more pain or sorrow for him. I am happy to have known him. He will be missed but not forgotten. From all of us at Stockton Propeller.

Byam Family and Byam Propeller Family, we are so very sorry for your deep loss.  Karl was one of a kind and a great Prop Mechanic.  We will miss him too.  We are sending you strength and good thoughts.

I was saddened to hear the news of Karl's passing. Karl was already a well respected fixture in the aviation business when I began my career at Hartzell Propeller over 36 years ago. I have learned much in my many conversations with Karl over those years and will miss his distinctive voice greeting me on the phone. Karl was a straight shooter, a honest man and kind heart; he will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to his family and the employees of Byam Propeller Service.

This is such a sad time for the whole propeller family.  Karl was a dear friend and mentor to all of us.  He was never shy about offering his opinion, and was always first in offering his help.  My deepest sympathy goes out to the Byam family and those at Byam Propeller.  I will miss you my friend!

Dear Patricia and Family. 
I am deeply sorry for your loss. What a privilege, honor and joy it was to have known Mr. Byam, I will sincerely miss visiting him, lunch at Cattlemen's, and hearing his endless knowledge. It is a loss for the industry, but nothing compared to his loss to you, his family and friends. Bless you all. 
He will be so missed. 

Kim Colwell. Cessna Aircraft

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Over the years I learned much from Karl about propellers and aircraft.
He will be missed
Scott Lau

Karl will be greatly missed, he was a fantastic and kind gentlemen, only knew him for the past 10 years. Our condolences to the family. One of the best pioneers in the aviation industry for sure.
AMK Aviation Inc and staff.

Karl's was a voice on the phone that I learned quickly as I started my career here at Hartzell 20+ years ago. To hear "Good Morning Sunshine" always made me smile. He was one of a kind!
Sympathy to the Byam family.

Karl always had time to talk and share info with me for almost 30 years in the propeller world. It was a pleasure to know him and have him in a part of my life. 
Tom Porterfield Owner Porterfield Propellers

Patricia, Steve and Mike, Sorry for your loss.  From the first time I met Karl (Karl with a "K" he would say) his mischievous personality shined bright, and the knowledge he shared overwhelmed me.  Karl always had a smile, a joke to share and every time I met or talked to Karl he made me smile too.  

May God be with you through this time of such a heavy heart.   All will miss Karl, but none more than you.  

You and Karl are in my prayers, May God Bless.

"During all their distress it was distressing to him...In his love and compassion...he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old." (Isaiah 63:9) Please know that our Heavenly Father knows the pain you feel and promises to carry you through this distressing time. 

E.W, ILLINOIS

My deepest sympathies! I really enjoyed his feisty spirit over my tenure at Cessna and likewise in the FBO world. He will be missed... A true godfather of aviation!

Although I did not have the pleasure of personally meeting Karl, I heard so many great things about him.  From what I've heard he was an icon in the aviation industry and will be missed. I have asked Gary Jordan to dedicate the biggest and best catch to Karl's memory during their annual Alaska fishing trip this month.  To Patricia, Steve and Mike, my heartfelt condolences.  May the Lord wrap each of you in His arms with the assurance that you are not alone during your time of loss.  Patricia, after 62 years with Karl, I imagine you will carry on some beautiful memories to comfort you too.
Blessings,

Carole Payne
Secretary
Jordan Propeller Service, Inc.

I will miss his visits when he would have pick up and deliveries to Alliance Airport. He loved to come and seat with me and "give me a hard time". I would tense him about needing a chauffeur. He reminded me so much of my father, who I lost almost three years ago. I hope they meet in heaven and become good friends.

I am so saddened to hear of Karl's passing. I will miss his phone calls, and his razzing me on a weekly basis. He was a character! He will truly be missed by all.

Denise Metz. Sensenich Propeller Mfg.

My deepest sympathy to all of Karl's family and those at Byam Propeller. Karl, you always made my day when you called for Product Support. I always learned more from you than you did from me.  Thanks for the education and your contribution to this industry.  You will be missed by all of us.
Steve Reindel
Technical Representative
Hartzell Propeller

Patricia and family, so sorry to see you have lost such a wonderful man. We feel such a part of his life having hosted her for more than 20 of those Alaska fishing trips. He will be missed. Jerry and Karen Pippen

Heard the sad news today that Karl had passed away.
Karl was always a larger than life character in the propeller world and you always knew his presence at the various OEM conferences.
I know Karls expert knowledge will be greatly missed.
My sincere condolence to all of Karls family and all at Byam Propeller.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Alistair Mant. Senior Engineer. Proptech, Portsmouth. U.K.

OBITUARY

Karl H. Byam Jr.

August 11, 1930 – June 8, 2015

Shannon Rufe Snow Drive Funeral Chapel

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