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Wallace Byrne

Date of Death: August 23, 2011

Wallace Byrne, 86, of Lafayette, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at Creasy Springs Health Campus.
He was born July 4, 1925, in Byrneville, and was the son of the late Wallace and Helen Fouts Byrne. He graduated from Orange High School and Butler University in 1951 with a B.A. in accounting.
On Dec. 25, 1949, he married Ruth Gansert in Connersville, and she survives.
Mr. Byrne retired as business manager at Ivy Tech Community College.
He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and enjoyed watching birds and gardening. He had served as a Seabee in the Navy.
Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Karen Carroll of Lafayette; two sons James Byrne (wife: Adele) of Queen Creek, Ariz., and Thomas Byrne of Lafayette.
Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Thomas Carroll (wife: Faye), Tonya Simmons (husband: C.J.), Jason and Brian Byrne and Lori Dumas (husband: Robbie) and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Tony Byrne.
Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at 12 noon Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN 47909, the Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to the Christ United Methdist Church Sanctuary Fund.

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Wallace Byrne, 86, of Lafayette, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at Creasy Springs Health Campus. He was born July 4, 1925, in Byrneville, and was the son of the late Wallace and Helen Fouts Byrne. He graduated from Orange High School and Butler University in 1951 with a B.A. in accounting. OnContinue Reading

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Betsy Bunch left a message on August 25, 2011:
Wally dear Wally - He was my boss and my teacher. Under his guidance I learned so much and then worked for Ivy for 34 years. He was funny, witty and dedicated to Ivy Tech. He was a wonderful husband to Ruthie and a loving father. I will miss you Wally! I am sure glad our paths crossed.
Hugs to you Ruthie and the family!
Jerry Keiser left a message on August 24, 2011:

Mrs, Byrne, I was so surprised to see the news in the Journal this morning. I am writing from Wisconsin, I had to contact you and express my heartfelt feelings, Wally and I spent a fair amount of time at Ivy Tech working on all kinds of challenges together. I was the Director of Instruction at that time. I enjoyed our working relationship very much and have many fond memories.I have been gone for twenty-five years, however, in many cases it seems like yesterday that Wally was telling me about his ""Martins"" and what he he had to do next, he sure loved those birds!

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless!

Jerry


Mary Jo Davis left a message on August 24, 2011:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Jo and Rachel Davis (Adeles& sister and niece)
Tonya left a message on August 23, 2011:
Grandpa I will miss you dearly.. I will never forget all those yummy slushies and popsicles we used to have together.. Oh and I can&t forget the fun rides I got on your lawn mower and making track marks in your lawn as I mowed the grass with you:)
Tatainna and Christopher couldn&t have had a more loving and fun great bampa.. We are sending our love to you and you are no longer sick.. You help my dad out up there in heaven and you will always be in my heart no matter what I do.

I am praying for all the family as we all go through this difficult time. I love everyone very much:) :0

Love,
Tonya:) Your popsicle/slushie buddy:)
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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