Byirl J. Hearst, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in Pueblo, CO. He was born in Butte, Mont. on Aug. 1, 1929, to Byirl and Frances (Pierce) Hearst, a descendant of the William Randolph Hearst bloodline.

He had lived in this area since the early 1940s. He was employed for a short time by the Forest Service, he also did mining in the area and enjoyed a 41-year career at the C.F. & I. Steel Mill where he was credited with two engineering designs that assisted in production.

He was a veteran of the Army, having served as a tank commander during the Korean War.

Mr. Hearst is survived by his wife of 50 years, Winona; children, Kipp Hearst, Kent Hearst, Jill Suazo; 6 grandchildren; a sister, Sue Wager; a sister-in-law, Patsy York; brother-in-laws, Clifford Gulliford and Conrad Gulliford; two aunts, Jenna Burkey and Alice Hearst, as well as numerous nieces; nephews and other relatives.

Mr. Hearst is preceded in death by his parents.

Burial in the Roselawn Cemetery.