Retired Fire Chief Kelly Byam passed away Sunday January 8 at the Bow Island Hospital with his family by his side. Kelly joined the joined the department in 1990 and became chief in 1995. He retired in 2020 due to his illness. Kelly also was one of the early members to become a primary care paramedic and made a career of it working for AHS as well as being our chief. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Please keep his family in your prayers.
A Celebration of Life for Retired Fire Chief Kelly Byam will be held Sunday January 29 at 2 pm. It will be held at the Multiplex 1040 2st East Bow Island. For any further information please contact Blaine O’Donnell at 403-878-6749.
My sincere condolences to Karen, Kaitlyn, Christopher, Walter and all other family members and their close friends. My heart goes out to you all at this time of sorrow.
Kelly was a great many things to many people and will be remembered for his compassion and care to our community, and his selfless dedication to his career. I will always thank him for his care of my late husband, Ernie Tucker and am grateful that I was fortunate to be the recipient of his care. Forever grateful indeed.