Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Lyons, Chester 2005
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The Hastings Reminder, November 2005
Chester Lyons, age 84, of DeWitt, died Monday, November 14, 2005 at home.  Mr. 
Lyons was born on March 10, 1921 in Lake Odessa, the son of William and Jennie 
Lyons.  He was raised in Lake Odessa and attended Hastings schools, graduating 
in 1939.  While growing up, both home and his family were special to Chet, 
living and helping on the family farm.  

He was married to Geraldine Heath on April 20, 1940 in Angola, Indiana.  Chet, 
as he preferred to be called, and Geraldine resided in Hastings, Cedar Lake, 
Ionia, and DeWitt.  He was employed at the Battle Creek School System in the 
Special Education Department which was a special occupation for both Chet and 
Geraldine caring for the needs and education of the children.  He was a member 
of the United States Navy during World War II.  He truly loved antique cars, 
especially his 1940 Ford Coupe, the year of their marriage, his daughters 
along with his caring devotion were the love of his life.  A man of endless 
talents was always ready and willing to help others.

Mr. Lyons is survived by his wife, Geraldine of 65 years; daughters, Shannon 
(Doug) Willis, Sandra (Larry Sasse); son-in-law, Dennis Thiss (Janice Rogers); 
grandchildren, Ray Burghdoff, Randy Bolton, Roy Willis, Kimberly (Tom) Yakel 
and four great grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were Suzanne (Dennis) 
Thiss, daughter in 2004.

Services were held Saturday, November 19, 2005 at the Nashville Assembly of 
God, 735 Reed St. Nashville with Pastor Glenn Branham officiating.  Burial was 
at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings.  memorial contributions may be made to 
Capital Area Humane Society or Alzheimer Disease Foundation.  Arrangements 
were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings.


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