Goldie M. Byrne

She was born Oct. 13, 1917, and attended school at Lenore. Schooling was cut short because of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, which left her hospitalized at Boise for surgery and rehabilitation. After recuperating from her illness as best she could, she worked as a registered cosmetician at Mounce Beauty School, retiring in 1944.

Goldie married Paul M. Byrne on Feb. 2, 1942, at St. Stanislaus Church. They were married 61 years, until Paul passed away in June 2003. While they were married, she went with Paul on his tour of duty in the United States and enjoyed traveling after her husband's retirement many years later. She had three children; the oldest, Paul Byrne Jr., passed away in 2014. Their second child, Rebecca Ann Byrne, died shortly after birth in 1946. Carol Byrne was their youngest child and currently resides in Seattle near her daughter and grandsons. Goldie had three granddaughters and five great-grandsons.

She enjoyed being with family and friends and spent her time sewing and crocheting and reading her Bible. She had a green thumb and could bring any plant back to life. Her backyard was filled with roses and all sorts of beautiful flowers. She had a generous soul and gave her time and love easily to those who needed it.

Goldie was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Byrne; her parents, Herman and Grace Eberhardt; her brothers, Joseph Eberhardt, Albion Eberhardt, Colby Eberhardt and Walter Eberhardt; sisters Mary (Eberhardt) Herning, Gertrude (Eberhardt) Gentry and Bonnie (Eberhardt) Burke; her son, Paul M. Byrne Jr.; and daughter Rebecca Ann Byrne.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at All Saints Catholic Church, 3330 14th St., Lewiston. A graveside burial will follow. All are welcome.