1921
Virginia
2005
Virginia Byron
October 22, 1921 — November 25, 2005
Virginia R. Byron (Leander)(nee Goswitz)
age 84,resident of Kilkenny Court, Forest Lake, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away Friday, November. 25, 2005.
Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Byron, Sr.; son, Bruce Leander; step-son, Gene Byron; brothers, George and Leonard; sisters, Margaret, Helen, and Doris; nieces, Mary and Jamie; nephew, Jeff; and dear best friend, Marion Gotwald.
Virginia is survived by her loving son, Ron (Lynette) Leander; sons, Alfred (Edith) Byron, Jr., Robert (Mary) Byron; daughter-in-law, Lois Byron; niece, June (Roger) Jackson; nephew, Roger (Lori) Goswitz; many, many special grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; dear friends, George Gotwald and daughter-in-law, Cindy Dunn; and of course, Stubby & Taz.
Virginia was an unselfish and positive woman with a great sense of humor.
She was a die-hard golf and football fan and avid reader, who made the best chocolate chip cookies. Together, she and her son were house-aholics. She never went on a car ride that she didn't enjoy.
Virginia not only enjoyed watching Lawrence Welk, but liked getting out many nights and dancing herself. Most of all, she cherished her family, especially her grandkids, and they cherished her.
Special thanks to the Doctors and Staff at United Hospital, especially Cheri.
Memorial Mass 10:30 AM, Friday, December 2, 2005, ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 9-10 AM, MATTSON FUNERAL HOME, 343 North Shore Drive. Inurnment Union Cemetery, St. Paul. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Assoc.
age 84,resident of Kilkenny Court, Forest Lake, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away Friday, November. 25, 2005.
Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Byron, Sr.; son, Bruce Leander; step-son, Gene Byron; brothers, George and Leonard; sisters, Margaret, Helen, and Doris; nieces, Mary and Jamie; nephew, Jeff; and dear best friend, Marion Gotwald.
Virginia is survived by her loving son, Ron (Lynette) Leander; sons, Alfred (Edith) Byron, Jr., Robert (Mary) Byron; daughter-in-law, Lois Byron; niece, June (Roger) Jackson; nephew, Roger (Lori) Goswitz; many, many special grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; dear friends, George Gotwald and daughter-in-law, Cindy Dunn; and of course, Stubby & Taz.
Virginia was an unselfish and positive woman with a great sense of humor.
She was a die-hard golf and football fan and avid reader, who made the best chocolate chip cookies. Together, she and her son were house-aholics. She never went on a car ride that she didn't enjoy.
Virginia not only enjoyed watching Lawrence Welk, but liked getting out many nights and dancing herself. Most of all, she cherished her family, especially her grandkids, and they cherished her.
Special thanks to the Doctors and Staff at United Hospital, especially Cheri.
Memorial Mass 10:30 AM, Friday, December 2, 2005, ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 9-10 AM, MATTSON FUNERAL HOME, 343 North Shore Drive. Inurnment Union Cemetery, St. Paul. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Assoc.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Virginia Byron, please visit our flower store.