- Born on: October 2, 1938
- Departed on: October 16, 2020
- Resided in: Garrison, IA
Marlyn Edward Lyons
Marlyn Edward Lyons, 82, of Garrison, IA, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at the Ravenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Waterloo.
Per his wishes, he has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Van Horne Fire Station November 1, 2020, from 2 to 5 pm.
Marlyn was born October 2, 1938 to Earl and Ada (Klein) Lyons in Vinton, IA. After high school, he married Patsy Kimm December 8, 1957, in Vinton, IA. He was a member of the Van Horne Fire Department for over 21 years, and was the President of the Iowa Fireman’s Association from 1993 to 1994. He worked at Hawkeye International for 35 years.
Marlyn is survived by his wife of 62 years Patsy Lyons; children Marlene (Dean) Haack of Vinton, IA; Timmy (Sherri Etscheidt) Lyons of Cedar Rapids, IA; and Annette (Bryan) Johnson of Blairstown, IA; grandchildren Tiffany (Matt Stevens) Fritz of Garrison, IA; Kristin Ristine of Atkins, IA; Shana Johnson of Van Horne, IA; and Brandon (Luci) Johnson of Bettendorf, IA ; great grandchildren Alesha, Nicole, and Kassidi Brunssen, Braxstyn and, soon to be, baby Izabella Stevens all of Garrison, IA; Hayden and Brynlee Ristine of Atkins, IA; Hailee Johnson, Jaxon Detling of Van Horne, IA; and Lauren Johnson of Bettendorf, IA.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Per his wishes, he has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Van Horne Fire Station November 1, 2020, from 2 to 5 pm.
Marlyn was born October 2, 1938 to Earl and Ada (Klein) Lyons in Vinton, IA. After high school, he married Patsy Kimm December 8, 1957, in Vinton, IA. He was a member of the Van Horne Fire Department for over 21 years, and was the President of the Iowa Fireman’s Association from 1993 to 1994. He worked at Hawkeye International for 35 years.
Marlyn is survived by his wife of 62 years Patsy Lyons; children Marlene (Dean) Haack of Vinton, IA; Timmy (Sherri Etscheidt) Lyons of Cedar Rapids, IA; and Annette (Bryan) Johnson of Blairstown, IA; grandchildren Tiffany (Matt Stevens) Fritz of Garrison, IA; Kristin Ristine of Atkins, IA; Shana Johnson of Van Horne, IA; and Brandon (Luci) Johnson of Bettendorf, IA ; great grandchildren Alesha, Nicole, and Kassidi Brunssen, Braxstyn and, soon to be, baby Izabella Stevens all of Garrison, IA; Hayden and Brynlee Ristine of Atkins, IA; Hailee Johnson, Jaxon Detling of Van Horne, IA; and Lauren Johnson of Bettendorf, IA.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
