4 The RAPS Sheet September 2020 In memoriam: Patricia ‘Pat’ Byrd, 1923-2020 cocktails with her best friend. She drove cattle on horseback and rode dressage, doing flying changes down the center line with great delight. Reading was a passion, with her beloved pug in her lap. Ms. Byrd’s final resting place will be City View Cemetery, Salem. Remembrances may be made in her memory to the Cat Adoption Team, Sherwood, Oregon, and the Oregon Humane Society. PATRICIA “PAT” BYRD, who served Portland State for many years, died in Portland on August 14. She was 97 years old. Ms. Byrd was born in Salem, Oregon, on March 17, 1923. She held a Master of Library Science degree and was a Portland State librarian. She was known for her wickedly funny sense of humor and her love of the ballet, her dogs, cats, books, horses, and Sunday PSU Archives Digital Gallery 1967 In memoriam: Felicia P. Wirtz, 1924-2020 FELICIA P. WIRTZ, who was an active member of the Portland State community for many years, died on July 28 at the age of 96. Dr. Wirtz and her husband, John H. Wirtz, who was a biology professor at Portland State, sponsored an endowed scholarship through the PSU Foundation to provide financial assistance for music majors. The Wirtzes greatly enjoyed music, attended concerts throughout the region, and were particularly fond of music at Portland State, where they served for many years as ushers. The Wirtzes were volunteers for Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Florestan Trio, Oregon Repertory Singers, Artist Repertory Theater, and the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. They also worked as ranger naturalists at Crater Lake National Park for five summers. Professor Wirtz, who served PSU for nearly three decades, died in 2003. Dr. Wirtz continued her involvement with Portland State after her husband’s death, including her involvement with RAPS. She hosted a Book Group discussion as recently as last year. Dr. Wirtz was born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 2, 1924, to Dr. John and Pauline Pietrykowski. She was educated at Ursuline Academy, then continued her education at the University of Toledo, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. She attended the Washington University school of medicine, then earned a master’s and Ph.D. in biology at Oregon State University. Her career positions included medical technician, research biochemist, herbarium assistant, biology teacher at both the high school and college levels, and real estate broker. No services were held due to the pandemic. The Wirtzes’ ashes are to be scattered together on Crater Lake National Park property. Memories may be shared at www.skylinememorialgardens.com.
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