Birth date: Feb 28, 1983 Death date: Oct 4, 2003
Byron Ben Beethe A service of Celebration for Byron Ben Beethe, 20, of Longview, will be held 10 am Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at Mobberly Baptist Church with Dr. Laney Johnson and other members of the Mobberly Staff officiating. S Read Obituary
So I don't have much to say, but Byron is my older brother who I never truly knew I can only remember the time when I was 3 was him and I playing chess on his laptop it hard to remember such a memorable time being at a young age I miss my brother and wish still to this day that he was here so I can finally get to know my big brother Love you bro see you again some day <3
There isn't sufficient room to share all the memories we have of Byron. He has been so special to Diane, Meredith, Conner, and me for many years. From wonderful times with the MBC youth group in our front yard,to teaching Byron in Sunday School, and teaming up for FAITH sessions, we will always remember Byron with smiles and warm thoughts.
What a blessing for Diane and me to be able to spend extra time with Byron and Cindy in the special months leading up to his return to be with the Lord. I'll never forget his quiet confidence and never-ending optimism. Byron and I sat in the stadium restaurant watching an Astros game as he shared his business plan on his trusty PDA for his soon to be launched website consulting business. Later, we had a great time watching 'The Hulk' and sneaking ice cream in to the show. We laughed uncontrollably one night at an incredibly embarassing slip of the toungue I made which Byron so eloquently refused to let 'slide'. Byron introduced us to the finest restaurants in Houston...no one had the appreciation and great taste in restaurants that Byron did. Diane and I watched with great pleasure as Byron would order the most extravagant, delicious meals large enough for two or three....then eat every bite. We loved observing Byron's cravings transition from chili,to candy,then DP and cheetos, then the burritos at M.D. Andersons cafeteria seriously. And everything with the hottest hot sauce....and I mean everything.
I remember one of Byron and Cindy's last nights in M.D. Anderson especially well. Byron was about to be released to go home and he really wanted to go out and eat...but the hospital had'nt given him the 'ok' to leave. Now Byron was always one of God's very special, very sensitive, and very obedient deciples. He use to say with the kindest correction 'Laarrrry' whenever I kidded him about the girls or messed with the McDonald's drive-in employees ordering 'McFries & a McCoke'. He never wanted to hurt or offend anyone. So on this last of nights at the hospital, Diane and I made a big deal out of 'sneaking him' out of the hospital with Cindy for a great supper. When we returned to the hospital promptly at his insistence, I made him wait in the truck while I 'scoped out' the hospital lobby to be sure we could sneak him in without getting arrested by 'hospital security'. You would have thought Byron had just swiped the Lobo statue from Lgv High and put it on the Pine Tree 50 yard line before homecoming. I never saw him so thrilled at 'breaking the rules'. I love his spirit and purity so very much...He was and is a joy to our family's life.
In closing, my heart hurt one late night in the twilight of Byron's life as I held him in my arms in MDA's ICU. Cindy allowed herself this one precious and all too infrequent night of sleep and blessed me with getting to stay in ICU with Byron. He was recovering from an amazing cycle of brain surgeries that the majority of creation could not have endured. I prayed during that difficult night for Byron for healing, mercy, and God's very best for this very special child of God.
God answered the multitudes of prayers offered by thousands from the Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York to Texas to folks all over the world. Byron got out of that ICU bed, took a Cruise with Cindy, and ate Emeril's finest food in New Orleans...then returned home to rest in his blessed mothers arms.
I thank God everyday for my beautiful wife, my daughter, and son. And I thank Him that I witnessed the amazing, unconditional, love of Cindy for Byron and Bethany. And now...I continue to praise and thank God that our family was allowed to love and be loved by our friend Byron. He's going to be one of my very first visits when I get to Heaven...I know he will be able to get me to the absolute finest food there...because he will likely have prepared it himself.
Cindy, may God continue to bless you, Bethany, and all your extended family with fresh and happy memories of your wonderful years with an amazing son.##imported-begin##Larry & Diane Wilson##imported-
To Bernie, Penny, and Polly Anna
Your Family's time with us was such a blessing during the time Polly Anna was with us at Angies Lil Folks. Our prayers were with you then and will be with you forever.
God bless and keep you forever.
Love Always,
All the Staff##imported-begin##Angie's Lil Folks Daycare and Pre-Ed Center##imported-end##
What I heard about Byron Beethe he was a good kid and he was very stourg and fighting his disease hew was admtred by all who know him.##imported-begin##James Nunley##imported-end##
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May the LORD lift the burdens and pain from your shoulders in this sad time. I KNOW Byron is in a better place and I only pray that I might reach that place too.
Death is only the beginning of LIFE.
Sincerely
Brandon Norris##imported-begin##Brandon Norris##imported-end##
Dear Bethany,
I know things didnt work out for us but I want you to know that you really did mean a lot to me and you still do. I am very sorry abour your brother and I will keep your family in my prayers. I hope everything works out for you and that we will become closer friends and stay in touch. Thank you for the times that we did share together...they are memories that i enjoyed and will always treasure.
Daniel##imported-begin##Daniel##imported-end##
The courage, strength and faith in God that Byron had for so long is such an inspiration to all that knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bernie, Cindy and Bethany. Byron is in God's hands now, but the wonderful memories of him will be with us always.##imported-begin##Connie Gardner and family##imported-end##
Dear Cindy and Bethany,
Yesterday, while listening to the radio, I heard the phrase that it is not what we take with us when we die, but what we leave behind that matters. Byron left us all with a legacy of faith in Christ, love, and courage. In his short life, he touched more people and showed more people the way to Christ than most people do in lives decades longer. I know that you are very proud of all that Byron accomplished. When my faith is tested, I always think of Byron and all that he endured while never wavering in his faith in God. We will miss him, but at least we have the assurance that we will see him again. Our prayers are with you daily.
Love, Gail and Johnny Lewis##imported-begin##Gail Lewis##imported-end##
Byron was a very special person, kind and smart and full of good humor and good strength. We at M. D. Anderson will miss him and send our heartfelt condolences to his mom Cindy and the rest of his family.
Sincerely,
Ian McCutcheon##imported-begin##Ian McCutcheon##imported-end##
