Shane Thomas Byrne
Sgt. Shane Thomas Byrne, 28, of Rolla, Missouri passed away suddenly in his sleep on January 26 in Villa Ridge, Missouri.
Shane was born in St Louis, Missouri on July 15, 1984 to parents John and Jenny Byrne with an older sister, Shannon. He graduated from Northwest High School in 2002 and went on to join the US Army in 2005. Shane married his wife, Amanda, on July 28, 2006. After being stationed in Germany, in 2007 he was deployed to the Middle East to serve his country for 15 months as a combat medic in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in a roadside blast. Shane retired from the military in 2011 and began going to school for his degree in Biology. He also became the volunteer coach for the Missouri University of Science and Technology rugby team. Shane became a father on March 28, 2012 when his daughter, Grace, was born. A passionate man, he had many hobbies including hunting, rugby, fishing, golf, and fixing up old trucks. He was also a member of the VFW and dreamed of a profession where he could help other veterans returning from combat. He lived a big life and will be missed always by his loving family and countless friends.
Shane is grieved by his wife, Amanda (Door) Byrne and daughter, Grace Byrne; parents, John and Jenny (Dunnigan) Byrne; sister, Shannon (Byrne) Flanders and her husband, Todd, and son, Jack; and grandmother, Doris Dunnigan. He is also grieved by numerous in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Shane’s wishes were that his remains be cremated and scattered. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held in the spring.
Shane was a great guy and full of life. I enjoyed the few years that I got to work with him at six Flags. He is going to be greatly missed. Thoughts and Prayer to the family.
I am very sorry for your inconceivable loss. Our son Nick, and Shane became fast friends when Nick transferred to Northwest his senior year of highschool. We enjoyed having Shane over to our house. Nick passed away 9 years ago when he was 19. If their is anything that we can do to help lighten your pain, please email us, as we truly do understand your grief. My heart breaks for you. May God bless you and hold you close.
My peace fill your heart, John and Judy Holmes.
Shane befriended my son Nick in his senior year at Nortwest High School. Shane was a good friend to Nick in House Springs, Mo. Living close to us the boys would visit and debate regularly. Shane took an interest in my son that I truly treasure. Thank you Shane and family. My prayer is for the love of God to always live in your hearts. Amen
I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I’m sorry his daughter will have to go without her father. I want to thank him for protecting our Country. I will be praying for your family and friends. I know it hurts us to lose a loved one, but he is in a better place. May God bless you all.
What a terrible loss. I knew Shane through rugby. Even after many years apart he greeted me as though we had just seen each other.
RIP Shane. My thoughts and prayers to all.
Shane was a huge part of my junior high experience at Northwood junior high in Washington. He was really supportive of me and always very sweet. He came on a ski trip with family to Montana with some others friends in our group… I remember a pretty wicked snowball fight (somehow he and another friend locked the girls out on the balcony and then ran around the side and pelted us with snowballs. He was always up for a good time… I am sorry to hear about your loss and will hold you in my thoughts.
Dear sweet Amanda, I am so sorry for your loss. You are way too young to have to go through this. I know however, your mom and sisters and friends are surely there for you. Shame was a good good man! That is evident in the short, but powerful life he lived. I’m confident Grace will “know” her father through you and those who knew and loved him. God’s blessings on you both and always know he is there day and nighttocomfort and guide you. You have been such a pleasure for me to know, I miss those carefree days for you and Bethany. I loved to see your friendship together and be a part of it. Please keep in contact. love Ruth
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I was friends with Shane at Northwood Jr. High in Washington. He was always so funny, and amazingly kind and caring. He was a great friend and I can only imagine how great of a husband and father he must have been. Your family is in my thoughts.
I had the pleasure to play rugby with Shane when he was a young man, and to work with him in later years as he coached the Rolla team.
I remember what a fierce competitor he was as a high school student playing on our Mens club team, and I imagine he carried that same spirit through his military career. I also remember how funny he could be and how much I enjoyed his company.
I considered Shane a friend, but Rugby players treat each other like family, and by extension we got to know John, Jenny, and Shannon well. Your loss is also ours. I can only hope that our deepest condolences and best thoughts can help your family and ease your burden in some way.