Byron Schweigert Obituary

Byron Schweigert

February 20, 1947 - November 30, 2011

Byron Schweigert passed away peacefully on November 30, 2011 at home of pancreatic cancer with his wife, Kathy and daughters, Tracie and Robin at his side. His pastor, Sheryl Faulk, was also present. Byron's love of family, friends, his Christian faith and his joy of life enriched the lives of those around him. He will be greatly missed. Byron is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, of 42 years; his daughters, Tracie Schweigert and Robin Stacy and her husband, Mike; and grandchildren, Sara and Luke; his sister, Carmen Earp and her husband, Terry, niece, Lara Ashbran and her husband Kevin, and nephew, Bruce Staples; and his parents, Fred and Alma Schweigert. Byron enjoyed a fulfilling career of 35 years at Memorial Hospital Medical Center Long Beach beginning in 1970 in the pharmacy department and ending as the CEO. He also served as the chairman of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. His career ended as CEO of Anaheim Regional Medical Center and he retired in 2010. His memorial service will be held at Houssels Forum in Memorial Hospital Medical Center Long Beach at 2801 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806 on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Reception following. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Byron's memory be made to The Todd Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Medical Center Long Beach at the above address. Please sign the guestbook
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Published by Press-Telegram from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Byron Schweigert

11 Entries

Margaret Walker

February 9, 2012

I met Byron, first at MHS and then did continuing work with him at Anaheim Regional Medical Center. There isn't a more caring, committed individual who wanted everyone to be happy and successful. He was a great teacher and leader. He will be greatly missed.

December 17, 2011

I met Byron in 1970 when he was the director of Drug Information Serices (DIS) It was such a privledge to be his assistant. To quote Corrie ten Boom, "The measure of a life is not its duration but its donation." Byron, a good and faithful servant a job well done, enter into the joys of your Lord. Matt 25:23. Michele Klosterman Harvey

December 14, 2011

Byron was my preceptor when we first met and we became colleagues and friends for more than thirty years. I will miss him deeply and remember him fondly. He shaped my career in many ways.
Jesse F. Martinez

Karen Widerynski

December 13, 2011

I worked w Byron for about 10 years beginning in 1993, when he was the Director of Pharmacy. He has always been such a caring person and a remarkable teacher and leader. As his career advanced, he maintained such a sense of balance and accessibility. He was a real visionary in his professional world, and no doubt in his personal one as well. What he left behind, no one can take away. God Bless Byron and those who have loved him. Karen Widerysnki

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December 13, 2011

We have been privileged to have known and worked with Byron for some 15 years through Memorial Medical Center / MHS and later through his work with the Chamber. He has always been a quality and dedicated man and will be missed. (John Hancock)

December 11, 2011

Kathy, Tracie and Robin,
I have many fond memories of Byron working with him at Long Beach Memorial and being able to spend time with him and your family outside of work. My thoughts are with you all and I am so sorry for your loss.

Larry Cacace

Janice

December 11, 2011

I've known Byron through his sister, Carmen, for 35 years. I knew him as a brother to Carmen and uncle to Lara and Bruce--but not so much as the professional career man. I'm now very aware how much his life made a difference in those people whose lives he touched professionally. My thoughts are with his family ... particularly his mom and dad.

December 9, 2011

MY condolences to the family and praying for God's healing for you all during this time. I worked with Byron while a member of the Long each Chamber BOD and Byron always had a open mind and heart for small business people and the challenges they face on a daily basis. He will be missed but never forgotten by those who lives he touched. Rip Byron
Edward L. Wallace Owner/Midwest Landscaping

Christine Nelson

December 8, 2011

I have many fond memories of working with Byron, beginning when we both started our careers at Memorial. I consider it a privilege to have worked with such a dedicated professional, talented leader, and caring, compassionate gentleman. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and close friends.

Marcie Ross Blumberg

December 8, 2011

I had the privilege and honor of working with Byron for several years at Long Beach Memorial. He was dedicated and professional, yet always willing to listen to a concern or help with a problem. I am very sorry for your loss.

December 8, 2011

What a lovely man to have worked with. Others can learn from his legacy as to how to be a co-worker, supervisor, and executive with class and compassion.

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