Danny Bye

Daniel O. "Danny" Bye, was born to Norman and Virginia Bye on June 12, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas. God called Danny home on September 11, 2024, in Wichita, KS on Patriot Day and Danny was a true patriot. Danny will be remembered by many for his compassion and kindness, his faith in Christ, his embracing hugs, and his unconditional love for his family. Danny knew how to love big. Danny spent his childhood in Wichita, Kansas, attending Wichita schools and graduated from Wichita High School North in 1971. After graduating high school Danny joined and proudly served nine years in the United Stated Navy on the USS Pintado (SSN 672) as a Leading Reactor Operator and Engineering Watch Supervisor. Danny worked many years in the commercial nuclear power industry and information technology field before answering God’s calling to become a pastor at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. During his time as pastor Danny touched the lives of many and this is the job he was most proud of before retiring. Danny enjoyed tinkering with any and all gadgets and there is nothing he could not fix. He always seemed to be working on a project either at home or at church. Danny built many things but more importantly he built relationships. Danny was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Virginia, brother, Norman Bye Jr., son, Jason, and granddaughter, Veda. Others who will carry his legacy include his beloved wife, Michelle Gilchrist, his children Daniel Bye Jr. (Pamela Goble), Amanda (Martin) Laurie, Christina (Mick) Porter, Sara (Eric) Acker, Jennifer (Christopher) Skinner, Alana (Gerald) Burns, Aaron (Kendra) Simmons, Andrea (Thomas) Neault, Daniel (Kimberlyn) Gilchrist, and Evan Hutchinson. Grandchildren, Hanna (Dalton) Dial, Tucker Laurie, Matthew Laurie, Michaela (Samuel) Cozad, Mariah Porter, Hunter Conklin, Mallory Porter, Connor Conklin, Jozie Porter, William Porter, Derek (Hope) Acker, Gavin Acker, Lance Acker, Garrett (Amanda) Skinner, Jason (Tristyn) Skinner, Brodie Skinner, Johanna Skinner, Jackson Burns, Nora Burns, Elin Burns, Adalynn Simmons, Jackson Smith, Jillian Smith, Silas Gilchrist, Ava Hutchinson Great-grandchildren, Claire Dial, Finley Dial, Ava Dial, Uriah Cozad, Kymbri Cozad, Megan Cozad, Samuel Van Cozad, Skylar Cozad, Amani Porter, Adilyn Acker, Elsie Acker. Siblings, their spouses, nieces, nephews, and many friends.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, PO Box 2137, Wichita, KS 67201. Services will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Wichita, KS on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am. 1356 N. Broadway Ave., Wichita, KS 67214.