John Vincent Byrne Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Vincent Byrne (Corvallis, Oregon), born in Hempstead, New York, who passed away on January 11, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank E Byrne and Kathleen Byrne (Barry); and his daughter Lisa Kay Barnhardt. He is survived by: his wife Shirley; his children, Donna Byrne, Karen Byrne (Mike Dickey) and Steven Byrne (Holly); and his grandchildren, Adiv Paradise, Liat Paradise, Lauren Byrne and Quentin Byrne.
Many will remember him as the 12th president of Oregon State University, a position he held from 1984 to 1995. (Web addresses for the OSU press release and the OSU Foundation tribute follow this obituary).
