George N. Byrne

BOX ELDER — George N. Byrne, 51, Box Elder, died Monday, April 21, 2003, at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1952, to George and Joyce (Miller) Byrne in England. He grew up in many different countries as his father was in the US Air Force. He lived in Casper, WY, where he worked in the oil field. He married Julie Falcon on May 1, 1982, in Estherbrook, WY. They moved to Kadoka, SD, in 1992, where George taught 6th, 7th, and 8th at Interior. They later moved to Rapid City in 1994, where he substitute taught for a year and then started work at MPI, where he was working at the time of his death. He enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Julie Byrne of Box Elder, SD; a son, Chad Byrne of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; a brother, Tim Byrne of Spokane, WA; a sister, Claudia Hagen of Phoenix, AZ; and his stepfather, Bob LaPlant of Apache Junction, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Claudia Byrd. Services will be Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 3 p.m. at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.