Don Byrd
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Don Byrd, 76, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away May 14, 2019. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 1:00-5:00pm at VFW Post 5789, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Mr. Byrd was born on January 2, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Don retired from Calmar MWV in 2013. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, scuba diving, and spending time with his family. Over the years Don traveled to many countries outside of the United States.
He was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Harry Byrd, four brothers, two sisters, and a granddaughter Cassi Erin Byrd.
Survivors include his brother Robert Byrd, sisters Linda Byrd and Betty Lou Heydenreich, mother of his children Joyce Ikenberry, four children; Ricky (Radine) Byrd, Steven Byrd, Kevin (Cindy) Byrd, and Tamara (Bobby) Soban and seven grandchildren; Aaron, Krista, Isaac, and Christopher Byrd and Savannah, Nicholas, and Madison Soban.
He will be truly missed.
Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society or Kansas City Hospice.
Hello I was so saddened to hear of Don’s passing I remember him from the neighborhood I grew up in the east side of KC on 24th & Elmwood, I recall playing baseball in the Minute Circle parking lot at the time that was just across the street from his home we would hit the ball in his yard or hit his house or car and he would get irritated with us, many prayers to the family for his loss God Bless you all?
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What I remember most about Don was the very first time that I had the pleasure of meeting him. His Son, Ricky, who at the time was dating my Sister, Radine had a minor wreck and both Don and My husband were called to the scene. They both reached the wreck and the minute Don got there, he jumped out of his car and he ran over to ask Ricky and Radine if they were hurt, which thankfully they weren’t. Ricky was worried about the car and his Dad said very calmly, we can always replace a car, I am not worried about that , what we can’t replace is you are you sure you both are alright? Don was so understanding and caring. I wish to extend our condolences and prayers to the Byrd Family.