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I met Bill and Catherine at Columbia Church. As a newcomer, they welcomed me with their delightful smiles and loving personalities. I will miss you Bill.
Kathy Pruitt
August 06, 2018 | Vancouver, WA
Portland, Oregon
1925 - 2018
William Fitzhugh Byrd, Jr.Sept. 11, 1925 - July 12, 2018 Bill Byrd died early Thursday morning, July 12, 2018, from natural causes, holding the hand of his lifetime sweetheart, Catharine. Bill was the eldest child of a long established family in Gadsden, Ala. He fought in WWII in the European and...
Read MoreI met Bill and Catherine at Columbia Church. As a newcomer, they welcomed me with their delightful smiles and loving personalities. I will miss you Bill.
Kathy Pruitt
August 06, 2018 | Vancouver, WA
I'm so sorry for your loss, Catharine, and family. But, I am
happy you were able to be together for so many years! It was about 20
years longer than Wes and I got! I'm sorry I won't be able to attend his services as I will
be traveling that day.
Blessings to you as you join the Sisterhood of Widows!
Nancy Lematta
Nancy Lematta
July 24, 2018 | Vancouver, WA
Catherine & Family,
I was very sorry to read about Bill. He was a gentleman, a selfless leader and a true inspiration for Vancouver.The International Walking Festival would never had come to fruition if not for the tireless effort and leadership of Bill & Catherine Byrd. Until we have a chance to take another stroll.....may Bill rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the entire Byrd family.
Dan Tonkovich
July 23, 2018 | Vancouver, WA
Catharine, I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was always so good to Friends of Hospice ... helping with poinsettias every year. I know you will miss your lifelong love ... my thoughts are with you.
Beverly Bollinger
July 23, 2018 | Vancouver, WA
Catharine, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never had the opportunity to meet Bill, becoming acquainted with you in FOH while we both worked on the Election Committee, gives me some insight. A spouse of yours would no doubt be a hard worker and some one you could count on. I am happy for you that you and your children had so many years to be together as a family. Thinking of you, Catharine.
Cathy Harris
July 22, 2018 | Vancouver, WA
Bill was a sweet man. I really enjoyed working with him as a Vancouver USA Volkssporter. He taught me a lot about the sport and being a club officer. Blessing to Catherine and family. He will be missed.
Heidi Schurr
July 21, 2018 | Vancouver, WA
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a calm voice of reason on the Council for the Homeless. I was happy to later get re-acquainted with him through Rotary. He did so much good for our community.
Beth Taylor
July 20, 2018
With gratitude for the light you brought to the world.
Blessings.
Katrina
July 20, 2018 | Portland, OR
I am so sorry for your families loss. My sincere prayers and thoughts are with Catherine and your family
July 19, 2018