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George M. Byrne La Canada, CA QCWA # 23632 |
BYRNE, GEORGE MELVIN
Was born in San Francisco, CA on August 1, 1933 to Carlton and Ester Byrne. George grew up in Palo Alto. His father taught German at Stanford University.
As an only child, George was very interested in music and soon became quite talented at playing the French Horn. He was in the school band all the way through high school and continued to major in music at USC. While at USC, however, he decided to pursue a career in medicine and graduated in 1962 interning at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, completing his residency in 1964. His specialty was in Family Practice and he was with the Southern California Kaiser Medical Group in Pasadena for many years, where he was in charge of the Pasadena Medical Office.
He married Barbara Ann Barrett in May 19, 2001. Barbara, a former La Canada teacher went on to become a successful business owner of her own catering and event company. George and Barbara have resided in La Canada for many years.
George had many interests one which was a fascination with Porches. He belonged to the Porsche Owners Club and for a time was a partner in a Porsche dealership in San Diego.
George's love of the French Horn continued, ultimately performing in the Doctor's Symphony Orchestra.
George's other passion was in photography, where he spent much time taking pictures of the outdoors as well as collecting works from Ansel Adams. George and Barbara donated Ansel's portfolios to the Huntington Library in Pasadena, CA, where they can be enjoyed by the public for years to come.
George was a loving father and is survived by his wife, Barbara, and three children from a previous marriage: Michael (who resides in Victoria, BC) David (who resides in Ojai, CA) and Kathy (who resides in Lake Oswego, OR) George is also survived by his five grandchildren.
The Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 12 at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, CA, a reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (100 N. Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106), the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (350 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 183, Los Angeles, CA 9007), or The Center for Partially Sighted, Eagle Rock Branch (7462 N. Figueroa Street, Ste 103, Los Angeles, CA 90041) Cabot and Sons, Pasadena.
Published in Pasadena Star-News on Dec.10,2014