Robert Lewis Byrnes, Sr. Obituary (1937

Robert Lewis Byrnes Sr. 82, a member of the Hillsboro community passed away on February 5, 2020 at his home. Robert was born on September 29, 1937 in Clay City, KS. He was one of six children born to James and Leona (Brown) Byrnes. He was raised in Kansas until the age of twelve when his family moved to Aloha, OR. He attended Hillsboro High School graduating with the Class of 1955. He enlisted into the US Army in 1955 and served his country for four years in the 82nd Airborne Division. During the 4 years as a paratrooper he completed 42 jumps including 1 into Panama. He met his future wife, Sheila Hurd, while at a motorcycle rally. They soon began dating and they moved in with each other in 1961 and married in September of 1985. They made their home in and around Washington County. Sheila passed away in 1994. Robert had worked as an electrician all of his life. He started working alongside his father at a very young age. He retired in 2005. He enjoyed motorcycles (in his earlier years), hunting and fishing with family and friends. He liked passing the time by watching car shows and golf on TV. He was also very fond of the Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies. His families greatest memories was the annual trip to Garibaldi Days at the coast. Robert was very well known to be a very giving person. He was always there for anyone at anytime when in need. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Sheila, parents James & Leona and a son Todd, as well as a son-in-law; Craig Smith and a sister; Betty Strome. He is survived by five children and their spouses; Johnny Byrnes of Portland, Debra Smith of Hillsboro, Ronda and Chuck Martin of Cornelius, Robert Byrnes Jr. of Forest Grove, Richard Byrnes of Carlton, four siblings; Jim Byrnes, Bev Anderson, Terry Byrnes and DiAnna Trachsel-Dashney. Robert had seven grandkids; Jessica, Kyle, James, Jerry, Ella, Andrea, Crystal, thirteen great grandkids; Olivia, Grace, Bruno, Naomi, Marcus, Anne, Audrey, Colton, Alberta, Lilly, Robert, Michael, Dalton.