Christopher Dennis "Kip" Byrnes

Kip was always quick with the most humorous things to say and I loved hearing him tell stories! He and Mrs. Byrnes always knew just what to do to make you feel welcome. I recall beloved road trips in the Byrnes van equipped with swivel chairs and Kip as DJ playing the country classics! Mr. B always was the best company and his laugh could bust you up laughing yourself! Kip is one of the best fathers I've known in my life and someone I think of fondly as an inspirational human. I'll miss you Big Kip...we lost a great one thank you for amazing memories ❤

Dear Janet & family, My dad loved visiting his sister, Virginia & her family & we made many trips down to Illinois. I have many childhood memories of Kippy -- he played BASEBALL with my dad in the TENNIS COURT in Deerfield. I remember all my cousins arriving at our house. TWO station wagons driving into our driveway -- Uncle Tom drove one & Kippy DROVE the other. I had a cousin who could drive a car! My first time being on a horse & riding on a motorcycle was with Kippy. My last time seeing him was in your backyard - a great time talking about when we were young.
As you may know, we are now living in Florida. I wish I was able to be with all of you this week, but we are moving to a different house next week and we're not ready. My thoughts, prayers & love for all of you will continue forever. Virginia

Janet I never met your husband but the story I just read tells me he was a remarkable man. You talked of him when we would see each other so I got to know him through that. My sincere condolences to you and your family. He is resting in peace and is comfortable again and he will always be in your hearts

Oh Janet, I'm sorry to hear of your husband's passing... You & your family have been in my heart & on my mind all week... I didn't know Kip personally, but I feel as though I did through our chats in the salon. You are all in my prayers & I'm hugging you through the ethers. May Love & Peace be with you all ~ xo Lis (from Deva)