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Donald Francis Byrd

Birth	:	22 Mar 1930 Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	5 Oct 2017 Garrison, McLean County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.2238998, -101.2866974
Description	:	Donald Byrd, 87, Garrison, formerly of Minot, joined his wife, Norma, for eternal life on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Donald Francis Byrd was born March 22, 1930, the son of Lawrence and Lydia (Hanson) Bird, in Kenmare, ND. He was raised on the family farm north of Kenmare and attended rural schools in the area. He graduated from Kenmare High School in 1948. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps October 11, 1951. He proudly served his country in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged October 10, 1953. Donald was a very hard working, Christian man. Through the years, he... Read More	Donald Byrd, 87, Garrison, formerly of Minot, joined his wife, Norma, for eternal life on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Donald Francis Byrd was born March 22, 1930, the son of Lawrence and Lydia (Hanson) Bird, in Kenmare, ND. He was raised on the family farm north of Kenmare and attended rural schools in the area. He graduated from Kenmare High School in 1948. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps October 11, 1951. He proudly served his country in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged October 10, 1953. Donald was a very hard working, Christian man. Through the years, he worked for the railroad, Farmers Union Federated, Cenex, and retired from the Teamsters Union. After retirement, he drove bus for the Minot Commission on Aging. Norma passed away in 2010. Following his wife’s death, he continued to reside in Minot until 2012, when he moved to The Meadows in Garrison. He had a real love of horses from early on in his life. He especially enjoyed chariot racing. He and Norma loved to play Bingo and truly enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Minot American Legion Post #26. Surviving family includes: children, Donna (Tom) Anderson, St. James, MN, David Byrd, Garrison, ND, and Dixie Callahan, West Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Caleb (Megan) Anderson, Nick Anderson and his fiancée, Stephanie Meyers, sisters, Marlyn (Don) Conlin, Thompson Falls, MT, and Marcella (LeRoy) Nettles, Grass Valley, CA; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his mother, Lydia; father, Lawrence; step-mother, Ella; wife, Norma; daughter, Dorothy “Dee” Sexton; brothers, Dean, Vernon, and Dale Byrd. Thompson-Larson Funeral Directors

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Where is Donald Francis Byrd's memorial?
Donald Francis Byrd's memorial is located at: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA.
When did Donald Francis Byrd death?
Donald Francis Byrd death on 5 Oct 2017 in Garrison, McLean County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donald Francis Byrd's memorial?
Latitude: 48.2238998
Longitude: -101.2866974

Family Members:

Parent

Lawrence Nels Bird

(1895 - 1987)

Lydia Jacobine Hansen Bird

(1897 - 1960)

Spouse

Norma C DeMers Byrd

(1928 - 2010)

Siblings

Dean Lawrence Byrd

(1927 - 2003)

Dale Byrd

(1929 - 2012)

Vernon Leroy Byrd

(1932 - 1988)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosehill Memorial Park
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2238998, -101.2866974

2. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2470000, -101.2964000

3. Hebrew Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2467400, -101.3119500

4. Zion Lutheran Cemetery (Defunct)
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2471500, -101.3111600

5. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2997017, -101.2977982

6. Prairie Peace Fellowship Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2419472, -101.1341858

7. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2107760, -101.1294940

8. Grueneberg Family Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3268600, -101.3450600

9. Burlington Township Cemetery
Burlington, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2817421, -101.4292679

10. Drady Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1538048, -101.4261169

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3408051, -101.2533188

12. Saron Lutheran Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0943985, -101.3181000

13. Old German Baptist Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2979758, -101.1226340

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3275681, -101.1432495

15. Whitaker Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1285324, -101.1252213

16. Wolff Family Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3557300, -101.3768800

17. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3562851, -101.3823090

18. Burlington Township Cemetery
Des Lacs, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2452545, -101.5128174

19. Willis Cemetery
Sawyer, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0740000, -101.2088900

20. Larson Gravesite
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2700000, -101.5200000

21. Kittleson Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1699240, -101.0572670

22. McChesney Family Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1537190, -101.0558510

23. Rose Valley Cemetery
South Prairie, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0527000, -101.3554993

24. Township Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1847000, -101.5472031