

Byron is survived by his wife Fran (Voros); children Christopher (Kathryn) and Chelsey; his mother Avis; brothers Colin (Donna), Greg (Norma) and numerous nieces and nephews. Byron was predeceased by his father, Daniel (Boomer) Rees in October 2013. Byron was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, serving 30½ years with the Calgary Fire Department, retiring as Captain from # 4 Firehall.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church, 1903 19 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend John Hein, EMS Alberta officiating. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the Peter Lougheed Centre Unit 39 with a special thank you to William, his student nurse, for the exceptional care he gave Byron. In lieu of flowers, Byron has requested donations be made to Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, 2234 30th Avenue N.E., Calgary Alberta T2E 7K9 or Calgary Firefighters Toy Association, Attention Pixie Shoult, #16 Fire Hall, 4124 11 Street S.E., Calgary Alberta T2G 3H2. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.
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