Obituary: Deanna Byrd

Memorial Service

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 1:30 PM (Mountain).

Kadoka Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

Interment

Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

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In memory of

Deanna Byrd

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 76

Deanna Louder was born August 23, 1940 in Pierre, SD to Anna (Marshall) and Harold Louder. She lived north of Draper until the 4th grade when they moved to Murdo. She graduated from Murdo High School in 1958.

She was united in marriage to Larry Byrd on October 25, 1958 in Ft. Pierre, SD. They lived in Martin for three years while Larry worked for the State Emergency Department. Harvey and Tammy were born while living in Martin and Deanna stayed home to care for them.

In 1961 they moved to Kadoka. They had one more daughter, Kristie. While in Kadoka Deanna worked at the H & H for Uhlir’s for a number of years and later stayed home to do the books for their business, Byrd Redi Mix/Byrd Enterprises. She also worked off and on at the City Bar for twelve years before retiring in 2005 due to health reasons.

Deanna had a big part in raising most of her grandchildren until they were old enough to attend school. She loved reading, jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles.

Survivors include two daughters, Tammy (Pat) Baye of Box Elder, and Kristie (Brad) Stone of Kadoka, a daughter-in-law, Karen Byrd; 9 grandchildren and one favorite grandchild; 3 great-grandchildren, brother Nelva (Janet) Louder of Rapid City, one sister, Joy Carlson of Irene, one sister-in-law, Linda Louder of Minneapolis, Minnesota, one brother-in-law, Marvis Buxcel of Pierre; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Byrd, on November 30, 2003; her son, Harvey Byrd, on October 30, 2016; her parents; one sister, Elsa Buxcel; and two brothers, Dwight Louder and Warren Louder.

Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the Kadoka City Auditorium, with Pastor Duane Neugebauer officiating.

Interment will be at a later date at the Kadoka Cemetery.

MEMORIAL SERVICES
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 1:30 p.m.
Kadoka City Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Duane Neugebauer

MUSIC
Emma Stone - Pianist
Dylan Moro - Guitarist
Jossie Kukal, Kaylee Eisenbraun,
Anna Stone, and Emma Stone - Vocalists
“Dancing in the Sky”
“Let it Be”

USHERS
John Word - Brad Jorgensen - Ted Hicks

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Will be at a later date at the Kadoka Cemetery

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We will truly miss our visits with Deanna! Seeing her working on her crossword puzzles as we entered is how we'll always remember her. You have our deepest ! ~ Christine and Drew Cope Evanston Wy (5/27/2017)
The memories are cherished. Summer evenings hanging out with the Byrds, with Deanna auditing what Byrd Enterprises accomplished for the day. Whether is was with Larry, Harvey, Kristi, or all of us she met us all to ensure we were safe, fed, and had accomplished our mission. Not sure who owns the best record in cribbage, but I know she has to own the most games played in Kadoka. God Bless! ~ Shane Olney Rapid City (5/27/2017)
Im so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~ Hollie Burke-Wooldridge Bartow Florida (5/25/2017)
Sorry for your loss. Because I grew up in Murdo, and got to know Deanna (and Larry). I lived & worked for the DOT from 68' - 76' in Kadoka, so got to know them well. ~ Don Nash Brookings, SD (5/24/2017)
Sorry to hear that Deanna passed away. Although I hadn't been in touch for many years I have lots of memories through visiting when we were in Draper or writing letters. Prayers and sympathy to the Louder Family and Deanna's children. Sharon Murphey Snelling ~ Sharon Snelling Windom, MN (5/24/2017)
I am so sorry to hear of Deanna's passing. She was always good for a story or two. My prayers are with you all. ~ JoAnne Gauer Mesa, AZ (5/24/2017)
Always enjoyed visiting with Deanna. Sorry for you loss. ~ Brandy and Dayle Knutson Kadoka SD (5/24/2017)
Sympathy to Deanna's family in your loss. Lots of memories from "the good old days". She will be missed but was so lucky to have you all for family support and caring during the past several years. ~ Eileen Stolley Kadoka (5/24/2017)
She was a great and fun lady. She will be missed by many. I am so sorry for your loss. ~ Penny Osborn Voldness Streeter ND (5/24/2017)
Extending Our Deepest Sympathy to Deanna's Family. We were classmates and graduated together. Keeping all of you in our Thoughts and Prayers. Rosetta Fedderson Royer ~ Rosetta & Lloyd Royer 1076 Windsor Ct Waukee IA 50263 (5/24/2017)
Sending our Prayers up for the Byrd Family. ~ Bruce and Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (5/23/2017)
I am so sorry to hear about Deanna's passing. Always enjoyed with her. She will be missed. Prayers to the family. ~ Mary Jo Jones Midland, SD (5/23/2017)
Tammy, Kristie, Karen and families, our sympathy to you. Deanna was a one of a kind gal, we had quite a few good conversations over the last couple of years. We shared the love of reading as well as puzzles and cribbage. I'll miss seeing her when I stop by. ~ Buster & Nancy Peterson Kadoka (5/23/2017)