Byrdena Ulrich
April 20, 1925 ~ June 20, 2011
Heaven's canvas brightened on Monday, June 20, 2011 as the Lord welcomed home an artist, Byrdena Ulrich. Byrdena was born on April 20, 1925 in Toddville, Iowa to Walter (Pete) and Olive (Oliphant) Hepker. She was married to Robert J. Ulrich on February 06, 1945 in South Mills, North Carolina, and they made their home in Cedar Rapids and then Lisbon, Iowa. All who knew her were touched by the warmth of her smile and the beauty of her work. She was best known for her life-sized painting of the Last Supper that is part of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Thanks to the professional and compassionate care of Hospice of Mercy, Byrdena died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family. She lives on in the hearts of her husband, Robert, son, Jeffery (Sue) Ulrich of Marion, daughter, Nancy (Steve) Archbold of Bloomfield, Nebraska, grandchildren Cameron (Patty) Ulrich, Kimberly (Scott) Yeater, Tamara Ulrich, Sandra (Tim) Ketelsen, Tricia (Tim) Pekarna, and Dana Archbold, as well as thirteen great-grandchildren, her brother, Don Hepker sister, Leota Andersen, sister-in-law, Winifred Scrom and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass and celebration of Byrdena's life will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Church. A private family burial will be in the church cemetery in Lisbon. On-line condolences, www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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So sorry to hear about Brydena -like I told you this s’morning Nancy your MOM is in a way better place now. She is healthy and happy. Keep her memories alive with stories and smiles. Our sympathy goes out to the whole family. Cheryl(ULRICH) Havlicek
Bob & Family: Our sincerest sympathy to you, Bob, and your family. We remember Byrdena and you fondly from our Devonshire days. Those were wonderful times. You were great examples for our neighborhood, your kindness, help, advice and friendliness. God bless you and comfort you in this time of sadness.
My tears are not for you aunt Brydena but for those you leave behind. God bless you
Many blessing of Our Lord’s grace to all of you at this special time of the loss of Byrdena. We will be remembering her and your family this at the retreat this weekend. Nancy and Steve, also thinking of the “deer painting” in the office.Love and prayers.