Arlie Franklin Byrd Obituary (1918 - 2007)

Arlie F. Byrd OGDEN - Arlie F. Byrd passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Ogden Regional Hospital. He was born in Winchester, Virginia on March 18, 1918, a son of David Byrd and Sarah Gregory. He attended schools in Virginia and Ohio and at a young age enlisted in the Army. Between 1939 -1945 he served honorably in Germany, Aleutian Islands and the Philippine Islands where he was baptized into the Catholic faith. From 1945 until 1987 he worked as an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad, first in Wyoming and later in Utah. He retired to spend more time with his family and help raise his granddaughter, Angelica. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Ina Mae Ramsey and Etta Sue Mecci; a grandson, Arlie Richard Byrd; and his best friend and son-in-law, Blaine Putnam. Surviving are his devoted wife of many years, Angie Byrd and his children, David (Michiko) Byrd, Salt Lake City, UT, Arlene (Norman) Dean, Cove Springs, FL, Rayito Putnam, Ogden, UT, Roger Byrd, Blackfoot, ID, Richard Byrd, Ogden, UT and a special niece Dora Bloomer, Boise, ID; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. "Thank you, Dad, for a job well done. It was our privilege to be your children. We will deeply miss you, but we will carry your cherished memories in our hearts forever." We would like to express our appreciation to the doctors and staff of the Intensive Care Unit and the Transitional Care Unit. Thank you for helping us to keep our father for a few more precious months. A special thanks to Dr. Kathleen DeRemer for her tender care. A private family memorial will be held on Saturday. Funeral HomeMyers Mortuary of Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401