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Joe Byrd Obituary

Byrd, Joe
44, of Glendale, AZ passed away on April 29, 2013. "JOE" BYRD passed away April 29, 2013 at his home in Glendale Arizona.. He was born in Santa Monica, Calif but his younger years were spent in various Marine Corps Bases throughout the US. Graduating from Chatsworth High Joe and best buddy Wayne Weast moved to Az where he learned the skills of master mechanic. He was a renaissance man and could fix anything. Friends lined up to get special help from this gentle giant who loved everyone. He always had time for both young and old showing the youngest to color or tie their shoes to helping elders out of their cars. It is said that JOE gave so much of his heart to others that he did not have enough left for himself. Joe was preceded in death by his father Richard E Byrd who was a decorated Marine Corps Officer and his mother Pamela Broad , his step father Tom Broad.. Also his brothers and sister Darren, David, Brian, Doriann and Dennis. Plus a multitude of neices and nephews Joe was loved by all who truly knew him. His Viewing will be held (SATURDAY) MAY 4, 2013 AT 9 am , followed by the funeral Service 10 am at the LDS Church located at 5250 W Thunderbird Road Glendale Arizona. We are asking any who wish to contribute to do an act of kindness and post it to Joe Byrds facebook...Help us keep his legacy alive.

Published by The Arizona Republic on May 3, 2013.
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Big Brother you are dearly missed. Without you here, My heart is broken and my soul incomplete

Doriann Byrd

September 15, 2013

Joe you were always there for all of us. You are truly family and we miss you every day.- Love Wayne, Christy, Kaylee and Candice

June 5, 2013

On to the next big adventure, Joe. I know your family will cherish many happy memories and think of you with smiles in years to come.

Alice Byrd Shub

May 29, 2013

I miss you my triplet. You were a true and wonderful man, one who was always ready and willing to help anyone. I love you birthday brother. Till we meet again.. Hugs and love.

Laura Kwasnik

May 29, 2013

Joe has touched our lives and our hearts with his wisdom and selfless acts of kindness to everyone he encounters , we will miss you but you will be in our hearts forever . se you in Heaven my friend.

Jon Taylor

May 4, 2013

,This picture was taken looking up at me and my little girl standing up on a balcony at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village Mother's Day, Sunday the 8th day of May 2011. Your memories will be cherished forever. You will always be in my heart.

Suzette

May 3, 2013

My "Joe Mater" I love you and will miss you. You will be with me always!!!! Life is not a matter of counting the years, it's a matter of making the years count!!! That is what you did JoeJoe - yes we all wanted more time with you but you are on to better and bigger things with more giving to do. I promise you with all my heart and soul until we meet again, I will pay it forward as you did to others help, love, comfort, and cherish (to as many people through my lifetime) Until we meet again face to face! I know you are here with us all and will be watching over us.....Spread those wings and fly my friend....Spread those wings and fly.......I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!!!

Cherie Schiffmacher

May 3, 2013

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