Byron Jevne

MADISON -Byron G. Jevne, age 92, passed away peacefully June 9, 2017, on a beautiful full moon night at Agrace. He was born on July 24, 1924 in Meridean, WI, to Gilbert and Bessie (Erickson) Jevne. He graduated from Durand High School. In Eau Claire, Byron met the love of his life, Muriel Cain. In 1942, he enlisted in the Navy and served two years in the ship repair unit at Bremerton, WA. Muriel traveled to Washington where she and Byron were married in Seattle on Oct. 6th, 1945. After his time in the Navy, Byron went to the University of Wisconsin graduating in 1950 with a degree from the Light Building School of Commerce. He became a prominent builder in the Madison area of over 350 homes, many in the Hilldale and Odana Hills neighborhoods. Perhaps you reside in one. He was also a broker and land developer for the area known as Belmar Hills.

Byron had many interests including hunting, bowling, skiing, snowmobiling, flying and most of all golfing. Nicknamed "Iron Byron", he was proud to have shot a Hole-in-One. On his 40th birthday, he entered and won a Demolition Derby in his old green '48 Dodge. He was a pilot and enjoyed several hunting trips flying out west with friends. He remained healthy and active in sports beyond his years, continuing to downhill ski until he was 88 and golfed until he was 91. In addition, Byron and Muriel raised 5 children. He was a well-liked, self-made man. Byron was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison's Builders Association and the Commonwealth Lodge 325. He was the last man standing of 11 siblings.

Byron is survived by his loving wife, Muriel, of 71 years, children, Marlene Azar of Portland, OR, David (Sherri) Jevne of Belleville, WI, Gilbert (Bonnie) Jevne of Madison, Diane (Pete Rumph) Thompson of Madison and Craig Jevne of Middleton, WI; grandchildren, Tricia Jevne, Madison, WI, Shannon (Raymond) Wolf, Madison, WI, Matthew Azar, Portland, OR, Jason (Tina)Thompson, Middleton, WI, Lyn (Jesse) Rosten, Portland, OR, Austin (Jillian) Jevne, Rochester, MN, Collin (Rachel) Jevne, Seattle, WA; great grandchildren, Coltan Wolf, Sophie Thompson, Brynn Wolf, Wallis Rosten and Magnus Jevne. Byron was predeceased by his brothers Franz, Kenneth, George, Leonard, Orville, Gerald and sisters Irene, Volberg and Freida. There will be a visitation on Saturday June 17, 2017 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, WI from 2-4:00 pm until the time of service at 4:00 pm. There will be a private family gathering and entombment at Roselawn Cemetery. We would like to thank Attic Angels and especially Agrace Hospice for the gentle and compassionate care they provided to our father. Memorials may be made in Byron's name to Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care at (608) 327-7180 or online at agrace.org/donate. Please share your memories of Byron at www.CressFuneralService.com.



Cress
Funeral and Cremation Service
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