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Linda Byrd Obituary

Linda Sue (Pershing) Byrd, age 46, a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, passed away on January 28, 2011 in Colorado Springs. Linda was born on November 11, 1964 in Springfield, Illinois. Linda attended Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs. She was a member of the President's Club of Colorado Springs since 2005. Linda also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. She is survived by a son, James Folk, partner-in-life, Kenneth Folk, her parents, Patricia (Jack) Hinton and James and Mary Pershing, 2 sisters, Sharon Neep-Hager and Barbara DeStefano, 3 brothers, James Pershing, John Pershing and Jeffry Troyna. Linda was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Troyna. Memorial services will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. Online condolences at www.evergreenfuneralhome.org

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 1, 2011.

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Carol Collins

February 6, 2011

Sharon, A candle is lit to celebrate the life and memories of your beloved sister and rest knowing to you and your family that you will all be together again.

Love, Carol

Carol Collins

February 6, 2011

Sharon and family, my prayers are with you and know she is in the arms of our Lord.

Formally a Spfld, Illinoisian

Lindy McDonald

February 3, 2011

Ken,James and Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss and we'll miss her.
Ken and Lindy McDonald

Derek Ellis

February 2, 2011

Ken, James and Family,
All our love and sympathy. Linda was a beautiful woman, inside and out. We will truly miss her.
Derek and Debbie Ellis

Rene Meyers

February 2, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. May Linda rest in peace and no longer suffer with pain. She will be sadly missed and remembered for her courage. Love, Rene, Jake, Jillian, & Jacen Meyers

Kristi Chesney-Malcolm

February 2, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

February 1, 2011

Ken & James,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Jamie

JoAnn Alston

February 1, 2011

Our Prayers are with you Ken and James. God Bless. JoAnn & Doug

Traci Jewett

February 1, 2011

Barbara, I'm sorry for your loss. I know you believe in the Kingdom and pray you turn to God for comfort. You and your family are in my prayers Barb. I miss you and take care. Traci Jewett

February 1, 2011

Ken, James and Family(Jim@Mary Pershing) our thought and prayers our with you all at this time. Louise(teakell) Negrette and Husband Chico Negrette,

Mike and Pat Hurley

February 1, 2011

Jim,Mary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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