Sunday, February 10, 2008

Byron Horne



Byron Martin Horne (Russ' Uncle)
Byron Martin Horne 1936 ~ 2008 Byron Martin Horne, 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away at home in Bountiful, Utah, on February 9, 2008.He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 24, 1936; one of identical twins born to Walter and Marie Horne. His childhood was spent in Salt Lake City and Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from East High School in 1954 and then served an LDS mission in Australia. In 1961 he received his degree in Banking and Finance and in 1963 he earned an MBA from the Univ. of Utah. Byron married Linda Kerol Neville in the Salt Lake Temple on August 9, 1963. They had six children. He worked for the IRS as an auditor. Byron was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various callings including bishop, high councilor, elder's quorum president, and stake mission president. Byron and Linda also served in the San Bernadino, CA, Mission from 1999-2000. Byron was preceded in death by two daughters-in-law, Christine Cutler Horne, and Celia Benson Horne. He is survived by his wife, Linda; and by his children, Scott (Brenda), Dennis, Holly, Keri (David Pratt), Brad (Shauna), and Lisa; and 15 grandchildren. His greatest joy in life was his family and church work. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful 9th Ward, 585 E. Center, Bnfl, UT. Family and friends may call Monday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Russon Bros. Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery.

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