Michael A. Byrd passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Thornton, Colorado. He was 64. He fought his brief illness with courage and strength, always looking to the future despite the struggles he faced. Mike was a loving son, brother, nephew, and friend. He had a huge heart and loved dogs, especially those that were neglected or unwanted. He adopted many dogs from local animal shelters during this lifetime and gave them a lovely place to be safe, well fed, loved, and spoiled rotten. Mike’s dogs had it good!
Mike was born in Newfoundland, Canada, in August 1958, to Ray and Lina Byrd who were stationed at Earnest Harmon Air Force Base. He spent his childhood in Derby, Kansas, and his junior and senior high school years in Westminster, Colorado. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1976.
Mike was preceded in death by his dad, Ray Byrd, and grandparents Willie and Evie Byrd, and Alfred and Laina Weiland. He is survived by his mom, Lina Byrd of Thornton, sister Diana Byrd, of Oklahoma City, OK, aunt Pat Weiland of Brighton, uncle and aunt Scott and Norene Byrd of Bethpage, TN, and zillions of cousins. He leaves behind his sweet dog Ricky and his dog brother Toby.
His family would like to thank all those who helped with his care, especially Marlene Doyle, Kerry Elwell, and neighbors Marylu and Scott, and Ben and Maria. Mike loved the many nurses who cared for him at North Suburban Hospital and the Medical Center of Aurora. We are thankful for their loving and compassionate care of him.
Services and burial will be Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Olinger Crown Hill, 7777 W. 29th Avenue, Wheatridge, Colorado.
Memorial donations may be made in Mike’s name to the Denver Dumb Friends League (www.ddfl.org) or your favorite animal rescue shelter or charity. Mike was gone too soon, but he will never be forgotten! May he rest in peace and rise in glory!
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