Obituary of Lyle Kenneth O'Byrne

On Dec 1st 2009 Lyle passed away at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina following a month long battle with heart and respiratory issues. Lyle was a survivor and showed his strong will and determination to the very end. Born in Arborfield, Sask to Ken and Edna OByrne, Lyle was known to be energetic, smart, creative and above all extremely popular. Family moves to Saskatoon in the mid fifties and then to Carrot River in 1961 fixed the settings for where Lyle would play, learn and grow. A love for cars and speed uncovered a god gifted aptitude of mechanical genius, a strong competitive streak lit the fire that drove him to excel as an athlete, especially in hockey and his magnetism as a popular young man led him to his life and career choices. Lyle reminisced often about Carrot River, Namew Lake and the Pasquia Hills hunting camp as many fond memories were built there while he played, hunted and fished with so many good friends. In his last several years Lyle worked with a group called the Over the Hill Gang?. Although they worked hard they also enjoyed a lot of good times together and Lyle spoke fondly of them all. Lyle was predeceased by his Father Ken OByrne in 1990, his Mother Edna OByrne in 2007 and his two sons, Lance OByrne in 2005 and Spencer OByrne in 2006. Left to mourn the loss are his daughter-in-law Briget OByrne and grandsons Klyne and Wyatt, grandson Trysten OByrne and his mother Tammy Nelson, all of whom are from Drayton, Valley Alberta; also brothers, Al OByrne (Lynn) of Medicine Hat Alta. and Ron OByrne (Debbie) of Warman Sask., plus 3 nephews, 4 nieces, 6 great nephews and 3 great nieces. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lyle, may be made to the Salvation Army, 2240 " 13th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 3M7. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com