Obituary of Douglas Byrns

After a brave fight with cancer, when Douglas Gordon Byrns had finished the race the Lord had laid out for him, the Lord came for him to take him to the place He had prepared for him as He had faithfully promised. (John 14, Romans 8). At the Norman Site of Bluewater Health on Monday, June 2nd, 2008, Douglas Gordon Byrns of Forest. Dearly missed by his loving wife Penny. Doug is survived by sisters Elizabeth (Gerald), Edith and Jean and brother Robert (Vi). Sadly missed by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Jessie and brothers Tom and Stan. Proud and skilled member of Local #1256 Carpenters Union. Doug was a faithful member of Forest Baptist Church, holding numerous positions. As long as he could, he was an AWANA listener. Funeral Service will be held at the Forest Baptist Church on Saturday, June 7th, 2008 at 1pm with Pastor Laurie Morris officiating. Private family interment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery in Forest. Donations to the Forest Baptist Church Growth Fund or Crossworld- Bonita Sparling would be greatly appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be left online at www.dodgefuneralhome.com . Arrangements entrusted to the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home in Forest (519-786-2401).