Obituary of Byron D. Green

Byron Douglas Green Byron, a longtime member of the Upper Lake community, passed away May 7, 2025 at the age of 82. He was born November 1, 1942 in San Diego, California to parents Joe and Irene Green. He was always a hard worker. He started mowing lawns at the age of 10 with a mower that his dad bought him. Byron was working as a mechanic and attending college when he was drafted in 1964. He served 21 years in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in the Netherlands, Minot AFB, North Dakota and Beale AFB, California. He married Janet Kay Rinder on February 21, 1970 and they were together for 50 years. Byron retired from the Air Force in 1985 and moved his family to their ranch in Witter Springs, California. Byron worked as a correctional officer for the Lake County Sherrif’s Department until retiring from that job in 1993. He was active doing lawn care in and around Upper Lake. He was a member of the Bachelor Valley grange, Upper Lake High School booster club, Upper Lake Community Counsel, Avenue of Flags and North Shore Business Association. Byron loved to go to the casino to take advantage of his weekly “free-play” as a VIP member of Robinson Casino. He also enjoyed watching college sports and police shows. Byron was predeceased by his wife, Janet, and sister, Jonelda. He is survived by his daughters, Pam and Suzie; grandchildren, Morgan, Jacob, Cody and Brooklyn; great grandson, Michael; Nieces, Timbrlyn and Angela; and Nephew, Tyler. No formal services are planned at this time. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.