Jeffrey Erik Bayne, 51, of Lafayette, Colorado, formerly of Laramie, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, in Lafayette. He was born May 13, 1967, in Laramie to Charles “Chuck” and Mina (nee Liden) Bayne.
Jeff grew up in Laramie, and graduated from Laramie High School. He received his associate’s degree in graphic arts from Collins Art Institute in Mesa, AZ.
He worked in management for various Red Lobster restaurants throughout the states, and then with Walmart and Sam’s Club in Colorado. Jeff had a very positive attitude about life and people, he never met a stranger.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Osee Bayne, and Erik and Ruth Liden.
Jeff is survived by his parents, Chuck and Mina Bayne of Laramie; his partner, Eric Nunley of Lafayette, CO; his brothers, Chuck Bayne Jr. (Jennifer) of Douglas, WY, and Mike Bayne (Carla) of Laramie; and his numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery. A reception will follow burial at the Laramie Moose Lodge.
Heartfelt condolences to Jeff’s family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. I have such fond memories of him from Jr. High and High School.
Chuck, Mina, Chuck Jr., Mike and Eric, I am shocked and extremely saddened for your loss of Jeff. I fondly remember Jeff in our LHS days as a good natured and kind young man. Please accept my heart felt condolences. Ryan Fulton
Chuck, Mina and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your son and your brother! Our thoughts are with you.
To the Baynes - I'm sorry for the loss of this kind, generous soul, whom I remember as someone who would drop anything for another person. Sending you wishes for peace, love, and strength.
We were shocked to hear of Jeff's passing. We only knew him for a short time, but he was an absolute light in the world. He was a very special, funny, happy, loving person & we were blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the Bayne family & especially Erik, who we have also been blessed to know.
To the Bayne Family, So sorry for your loss. Prayers your way for peace and comfort now and in the coming days, weeks, months and years. Lorene Sims Brooks