Tech. Sgt. Byron (Honz) Vance Honsvick
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Tech. Sgt. Byron (Honz) Vance Honsvick

  • September 24, 1969 - May 19, 2011
  • Holloman AFB, New Mexico
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“I met Honz in 1998 at Eglin AFB, FL. He was a great friend, always ready to lend a hand and always with a smile. You will be greatly missed and...Read More » ”
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“Elmendorf AFB,Alaska. In the winter of 1994, a big smile walked in the shop and said HI!..What you want me to do. I did not need to say much, he...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Marlon Pesantez - Wichita Falls, TX

“I only got to know him a short time, but I will always remember him as a sweet, funny, open-hearted guy that almost always had a smile on his face. ...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Angela - friend

“I had the pleasure of working with Honz during my assignment to Eglin AFB FL. I was sad to hear of his passing. He was a great funloving guy who will...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Chad Dye - Goldsboro, NC - Friend

“Dear Family, I wish that I could have had the honor of meeting Byron in person. We met eachother thanks to facebook, how we have gotten in touch...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Jennifer Cody - Napa, CA - Cousin

“Dear Honsvick Family, Last week I have just been informed via in game mail about Byron Honsvick. I would like to expess my sincere condolences on...Read More » ”
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Tech. Sgt. Byron (Honz) Vance Honsvick

Tech. Sgt. Byron (Honz) Vance Honsvick, our beloved brother, uncle and friend passed away Thursday evening, May 19, 2011, from injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii on September 24, 1969 and was the 5th of six children. Byron entered the Air Force 20 years ago in May of 1991 and, after completing technical training as an Avionics Technician, was stationed in Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, Eglin AFB, Florida, and finally Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Sgt Honsvick was an avid motorcycle rider and was a member of the local motorcycle club Unwritten Riders. He was also a Shade Tree mechanic and enjoyed spending his weekends working on his truck or bike. If he was not doing that, he liked to take his truck off road. One of his favorite places to go was hang glider hill overlooking Alamogordo. Byron had a heart of gold, always willing to help those that needed it. He was clever and handy, and it didn’t seem like there was anything he couldn’t do. He distinguished himself as an avionics technician with the Air Force and excelled at all he was asked to do. Byron loved life, lived it large and went out doing what he loved. He has started the next ride ahead of us and we miss him.
Sgt Honsvick is survived by his 3 sisters Ginger Burkett (Ken), Camille Hillsamer (Jack), Terry Honsvick, his brother Guy Conway, and 13 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Willard and Jennie Honsvick, and his sister Peggie
A funeral service will be held at Mt. View Memorial Mortuary & Cemetery, 3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121, Tuesday, May 31 at noon. Visitation with the family will be available from 10:30 to 11:45 at the mortuary located on the cemetery grounds. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) charity organization.