0487 – LEWIS-CLARK (WA) CONGREGATION : Byrd, Sydney W – Obituary (2008)

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Sydney W. Byrd (2008) . SYDNEY W. BYRD :  OBITUARY unknown staff writer (2008) file date: 2010-02-13 .

description of work: An obituary for Sydney Willow Byrd published in the Thursday, May 8, 2008, edition of The Lewiston Tribune online.  Sydney was a member of the Lewis-Clark (WA) Community of Christ and was killed by a hit-and-run driver.   tags:  Sydney W. Byrd, Michael Byrd, Sherry Byrd, Webster Elementary School, Lewiston Idaho, Benjamin Byrd, Morgan Byrd, Tristin Byrd, Mikenzie Byrd, Dean Lupinacci, Carrol Shirley, Don Shirley, Gene Byrd, Tammy Byrd, Bill Allen, Loretta Allen, Maria Byrd, Anna Shirley, Robert Byrd, Erica Byrd, Community of Christ, Clarkston Washington

Sydney W. Byrd, 8, Lewiston .

Sydney Willow Byrd was a gift from God.  Her very presence on this earth left a legacy of love, joy, and laughter to all she came in contact with.  She was a spiritual star that will continue to shine in the lives of everyone she met.  Although her life was short in years, her memory and essence is eternal. .

Sydney was born in Colfax on June 24, 1999, to Michael and Sherry Byrd.  She was a student at Webster Elemenetary School in Lewiston and her teachers recently chose Sydney for “Student of the Week.” . Sydney loved being a part of her Sunday school class at the Community of Christ church where she was a member.  She enjoyed being a member of Girl Power at her elementary school.  Sydney loved the family camping trips and especially catching small fish in the creeks with her brothers, sisters, and cousins.  Sydney enjoyed gardening and often picked flowers for her mom.  Her hobbies were collecting rocks, planting seeds, cooking, singing, and artwork.  .

Sydney had an affinity for animals, and her gentleness was evident in the way they loved her back.  The talents God gave her were freely shared, and often given to people she met for the first time. .

Sydney loved her brothers and sisters: Benjamin, Morgan, Tristin, and Mikenzie Byrd and Dean Lupinacci.  Sydney is survived by her grandparents, Carrol Shirley, Don Shirley, Gene and Tammy Byrd, Bill and Loretta Allen; and aunts, Maria Byrd and Anna Shirley.  She is also survived by her uncle, Robert and Erica Byrd and cousins Christian, Paige, Kyanna, Trevor, Cassie, Kelsey, and Jed.  .

She was preceded in death by great-grandmothers, Anna Richardson, Arletta Woodbridge, Mary Byrd, and Hazel Shirley, with whom we know she is now with.  Sydney had many other friends and family members who will miss her. .

“Sissy, Mommy and Daddy love you and we will see you in heaven.” .

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston.  A dinner will follow at the Community of Christ church, 1315 Highland Ave., Clarkston. .

A memorial fund to cover family costs has been set up through the Community of Christ church.  Memorials can be sent to: Sydney Willow Byrd Memorial Fund, c/a Community of Christ, 1309 Powers, Lewiston, Idaho  83501 .

[Sydney was killed by a hit-and-run driver.] . .

~ by saintshistorychannel on March 9, 2009.