Robert Byorth

Robert W. Byorth, age 72, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Graduate of Carroll College, Helen, MT. Served in the U.S. Navy 1956-1960. Member of Knights of Columbus, St. Brendan’s Parish, St. Brendan’s Athletic Association and former member of St. Brendan Parish Council. He was a former Bishop Watterson High School Board President, he coached and volunteered in the Hilliard Optimist Youth League and Hilliard Baseball and Softball Associations. Preceded in death by parents Floyd P. and Euphemia T. Byorth and sister Catherine M. Byorth. Survived by loving wife of 49 years Janice A. (Blindauer), children, Steven M. (Lori) Byorth, Brian P. (Winona) Byorth, Douglas J. (Beth) Byorth, Elizabeth A. (Steve) Ford, and Catherine T. (Adam) Tinkler, 14 grandchildren and brothers James Paul Byorth of St. Louis and John Patrick Byorth, MD of Billings, MT. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 pm Sunday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard. Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 am Monday at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 4475 Dublin Rd., Hilliard, with Father Rodric DiPietro,Father Steve Virginia, and Father Kevin Lutz, Celebrants. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Brendan’s for Tuition Assistance.