Byron Ward
Posted By tatemortuary on December 26, 2010
Byron C. Ward, 71, died December 26th of complications due to lung cancer. A loving patriarch and devoted member of the LDS Church, Byron is survived by his wife, Kathi, and their four sons, Randall, Michael, David and Christopher and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Overlake Chapel at 1717 Berra Blvd in Tooele, on Saturday, January 1st, at 10am. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made either to The American Cancer Society or the General Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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To my friend Byron,
I had a feeling when I talked to you last, that would be the last time. I wanted to say some things but never said them in the hopes of “being positive”. So I want to take this moment and tell you “thanks”. Thanks for being an inspiration, a leader, and (most of all) a good christian in my life. Thanks for always looking out for your fellow man and being a voice towards keeping our civil liberties. But most of all, thanks for being my friend. Your constant love and affection and words of wisdom will always be with me. I can’t help but smile when I think of all the bald-headed jokes and teasing about the scars on your head from numerous little garage accidents. You always hear “the world is a better place because of this person”; in this case, it really is, because you have left a mark of love and peace in the hearts of everyone who knew you. I know that for a fact, because every time I hear your name, I have to smile. That smile causes an inner joy that will never go away. To Kathi, and your family, my heart goes out to them and I thank them for sharing you with the world. ….. Byron, I cry as I write this, but I know you are standing next to God now, and I pray you will help watch over me throughout my life. So, my friend, rest in peace, until we meet again.
Brendan Godfrey
Tacoma, Washington