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Harry Byrd Obituary
West Des Moines
Harry Forest Byrd, 90, died on Thursday, November 28, 2013, at Wesley Acres in Des Moines. The family will receive friends from 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday, December 1, at Iles-Westover Chapel. Funeral services and burial will take place in Omak, WA at a later date.
Harry was born on February 17, 1923, in Des Moines, to Harry and Virgil (Winburn) Byrd, graduated from North High School and served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner during WWII. He was employed with Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company for 38 years, retiring in 1983. Harry was a member of the Elks Club and Masonic Lodge.
Harry is survived by his wife Virginia, children Gordon (Joan) Byrd of FL and Debra (Brent) Mundinger of WA; step sons Larry (Jane) Ferguson of Altoona, Gregory (Cheryl) Ferguson of Pella, and Tom (Julann) Ferguson of Wheaton, IL; two granddaughters, Jordan and Lauren; seven step-grandchildren and 12 step great-grandchildren. Harry was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Vanessa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to IlesCares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Byrd
Chaplain Ray Fritz
December 2, 2013
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Virginia, Gordon, Debra, Larry, Gregory, and Tom, and all of Harry's family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Harry's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service during WWII on the USS Pompon SS-267, on which he made War Patrols 5 and 6. He also served on the USS Tinosa SS-283 during WWII. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Harry Forest Byrd EM2(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
-- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Muster list of the U.S.S. Pompon showing EM3 Byrd's name.
Joe Kacmarynski
December 1, 2013
U.S.S. Pompon during trials
Joe Kacmarynski
December 1, 2013
U.S.S. Pompon patch.
Joe Kacmarynski
December 1, 2013
Thank you for your service aboard the U.S.S. Pompon.
Jon and Kristy Steele
November 30, 2013
Larry, Jane and Family:
So sorry to learn of your loss. God Bless your memories and time spent with Harry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jon and Kristy Steele and Family
Dan
November 30, 2013
Dear Mr. Byrd and family,
I do not know you at all I just happened to come across this obituary and felt compelled to say "thank you" Mr. Byrd for your service to our country. I pray that you are now at peace and pray that your family is at peace as well. I am sorry for your loss.
June, 1942 North High Graduation
Claradell Shedd
November 30, 2013
The halls of North High are diminished with Harry's passing. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends. Harry's 1942 North High class page:
http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1942(1987.45).html
Claradell Shedd
Class of June, 1953
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