Byron Meurlott was born the only child of Louise and Col. Byron Meurlott on Oahu, Hawaii. He enjoyed an idyllic childhood on the islands of Molokai and Oahu in the company of many cousins, uncles and aunties. He attended Punahou Academy in Hawaii, and later came to Oregon to attend the University of Portland. It was here that he met Connie, who was attending Marylhurst College. They married and raised their five children in Lake Oswego.

Teacher, counselor and principal at Lake Oswego and Waluga Junior High Schools, Byron was a beloved educator known for his warm smile and apt administrative skills. As an avocation, he designed and built many homes in the Oswego area. After retiring from education, he joined forces with Connie, working together as a Realtor team. Byron and Connie were very active in Our Lady of the Lake Parish where their children attended school and where Byron mentored and served on the school board for many years. Meurlott gatherings were filled with lots of family, friends, food, music and laughter. Byron was known for his really tall Christmas trees, his famous Caesar salads made in one of the large Hawaiian bowls carved by his grandfather, his love and delight in Connie and his family, his great interest and trust in people, and his strong Catholic faith in God.

Byron is survived by four of his children, Tom (Linda), Marlu (Ed), Vince (Annie Mac) and, Anne Du (David); nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and his uncle, Aimoku, in Hawaii.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie, and their youngest daughter, Michelle.

The Funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, September 12, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Oswego. A recitation of the Rosary will precede the Mass at 10:30 a.m. A reception and graveside service will follow.

Memorial gifts may be made to Mary’s Woods CNA Program Fund, 17400 Holy Names Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, 503-697-6435.

Funeral Mass

11:00am ,Monday, September 12, 2016
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
Lake Oswego
Notes: A recitation of the Rosary will precede the Mass at 10:30 a.m. A reception and graveside service will follow.