Byron Mathias Lindsay of Saint Marie MT died Sunday, March 18, 2018. Byron was the sixth of seven children, born in Wheaton MN on January 11, 1930, to Math and Blanche (Sauby) Lindsay. He grew up on the family farm in Rosholt SD and graduated from Sisseton High School in 1947.
Byron worked on the family farm for 3 years before joining the Air Force on April 30, 1950. Byron remained in the Air Force for 20+ years. He was honorably discharged on September 30, 1971.
On June 24, 1955 Byron married Elinor Tyte at the First United Methodist Church in Riverhead, NY. While in the military, Byron resided with his family in England, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Illinois, Alaska, Mississippi, and New York. In 1990, Byron and Elinor retired to Saint Marie, MT- where he became an active part of the community.
Byron was active in the Glasgow Methodist Church, Masons, Shriners, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Byron served as Grand Master of the MT Odd Fellows in 2002-2003.
Byron is survived by his wife Elinor; three daughters, Sandra Goleski of Riverhead NY, Loretta (Mark) Goldberg of Peoria AZ and Deanna (Don) Harter of Alvin TX; and one son, David (Carmen) of Towson MD. Fifteen Grandchildren, Jeffrey (Monika) Odell, John Goleski, Nicole Goleski, Matthew (Kate) Goldberg, Allison Goldberg, Shelley Goldberg, Emilie (Brian) McDonald, Craig (Erica) Lindsay, Nicholas Harter, D.J. Harter, Tyler Lindsay, Mia Lindsay, Maddox Lindsay, Lily Lindsay, and Violet Lindsay; and Four great grandchildren, Marie Sapp, Raina McDonald, Kaiden McDonald and Charles Goldberg. Byron is also survived by two sisters, Marilyn Meyer of Sioux Falls SD and Marlys (Gene) Nelson of Stillwater MN. Byron was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 2PM-5PM at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Funeral services will be held at the mortuary on Sunday, May 6th starting at 2PM.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 5, 2018
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Celebration of His Life
2:00 p.m.
Sunday May 6, 2018
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow , Montana 59230
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Mike Mitchell says
Dear Elinor: So sorry to hear about the passing of Byron. I really appreciated being in Shriners with you two. Byron was very helpful along with yourself. You two always did everything together. Mike and Candy Mitchell
Walter Peterson says
Byron most certainly was a gem. Many years ago when Byron & Elinor were visiting upstate, he was still working at Sears, he gave me a few tips to get my push motor going it worked and have been tinkering with lawn mower engines as a necessity ever since. I also remember talking to him when he was about to retire to the Montana community that he loved, and how excited he was. Elinor, Sandra, Loretta, Deanna, & David our prayers are with you for comfort and strength. May our God of all comfort touch you with peace and fond memories. Walter & Joann Peterson, Schenevus, NY.
Walter Peterson says
Hug each other!
Mary Ellen Davidson says
The picture I have in my heart and mind of Cousin Byron is of him laughing, talking, smiling among the family at the Thanksgiving get-togethers that were so important to him and all of us. My heart is filled with love for all the family.