Post by Slartybardfast on Oct 13, 2010 7:37:52 GMT -5
One of our long time members and friend Bob Lyons has passed away. For those of you who didn't have the privileged of knowing Bob, he was the owner of the lake that we fished N. of Kentland. Bob also spoke several times at club meetings about pond management. Just an all around good guy and quite the story teller. He will be greatly missed!
Robert E. Lyons, 70, a lifelong resident of Brook, died at 6:22 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at his residence.
Born March 22, 1040, in Rensselaer, he was the son of the late Everett A. and Louise B. Barns Lyons.
He graduated from Brook High School in 1958, then completed a two-year aviation program at Purdue University. He received a bachelor's degree, then a master's degree in vocational education, both from Indiana State University.
Mr. Lyons was a farmer and also taught aviation technology and mechanics at Vincennes University.
He was a member of Brook United Methodist Church and Iroquois River Pheasant Forever, and was habitat chairman. He was a trustee for Brook Library and Iroquois Conservation Club, and was a board member of Community State Bank and Indiana Aquaculture Association. He was on the Iroquois Township Advisory Board and was declared River Friendly Farmer of the Year.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Surviving is his companion, Martha Render of Brook.
Also surviving are a niece, Cindy Kiel (husband: Matthew) of Dallas; 2 nephews, Steve Bodwell (wife: Suzanne) of Seattle and Brent Bodwell of Independence, Ore.; and 2 great-nephews, Jack and Ben Kiel, both of Dallas. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Myrna L. Bodwell.
Visitation 5-7 p.m. (CDT) Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Gerts Funeral Home, Brook. Service there at 1 p.m. (CDT) Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, Steve Bodwell officiating. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Brook. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Iroquois Conservation Club or Winamac Fish & Wildlife.
Robert E. Lyons, 70, a lifelong resident of Brook, died at 6:22 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at his residence.
Born March 22, 1040, in Rensselaer, he was the son of the late Everett A. and Louise B. Barns Lyons.
He graduated from Brook High School in 1958, then completed a two-year aviation program at Purdue University. He received a bachelor's degree, then a master's degree in vocational education, both from Indiana State University.
Mr. Lyons was a farmer and also taught aviation technology and mechanics at Vincennes University.
He was a member of Brook United Methodist Church and Iroquois River Pheasant Forever, and was habitat chairman. He was a trustee for Brook Library and Iroquois Conservation Club, and was a board member of Community State Bank and Indiana Aquaculture Association. He was on the Iroquois Township Advisory Board and was declared River Friendly Farmer of the Year.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Surviving is his companion, Martha Render of Brook.
Also surviving are a niece, Cindy Kiel (husband: Matthew) of Dallas; 2 nephews, Steve Bodwell (wife: Suzanne) of Seattle and Brent Bodwell of Independence, Ore.; and 2 great-nephews, Jack and Ben Kiel, both of Dallas. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Myrna L. Bodwell.
Visitation 5-7 p.m. (CDT) Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Gerts Funeral Home, Brook. Service there at 1 p.m. (CDT) Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, Steve Bodwell officiating. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Brook. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Iroquois Conservation Club or Winamac Fish & Wildlife.
