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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal>We regret to inform you that Byron passed away Thursday evening surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Though the end came too quickly for us all, Byron suffered little pain and his passing was as peaceful and gentle as possible. He expressed heart-felt joy for all those who helped enrich his life. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>He will be remembered in many capacities by the countless number of people whose lives he touched. Please join us in wishing his spirit everlasting peace and remember him with all the love he shared.<br> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>We have tentatively scheduled the Memorial Service for him on June 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, CA.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <br>With all our love,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Caroline, John, Mark and Criss<br> <br><a href="mailto:carolinepalden@gmail.com">carolinepalden@gmail.com</a><br><a href="mailto:johnleydecker@gmail.com">johnleydecker@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:mark@leydecker.net">mark@leydecker.net</a><br><a href="mailto:crisstroast@comcast.net">crisstroast@comcast.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>