Dwight Romaine Lyons
May 24, 1936 - June 21, 2019
Rancho Santa Margarita CA
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Dwight Romaine Lyons
May 24, 1936 - June 21, 2019
Rancho Santa Margarita CA
Obituary
Dwight R. Lyons, 83, passed away peacefully at his home after a strong and brave battle against cancer. He is survived by his daughter Kyle Van Boom and son-in-law Joel, brother Donald Lyons and wife Sally, four grandchildren Perry, Rebecca, Wesley and Jack, son-in-law Eric Sullender, as well as several nieces and nephews, many friends and his beloved dog Rolex.
Dwight was born on May 24, 1936 in Mitchell, South Dakota. He moved his family along with his mother Maud and brother Clyde Jr. to California in 1961. Dwight spent most of his career in accounting at oil and gas companies. In 1970 Dwight was transferred with Shell Oil Company to Houston, Texas where he lived for over 40 years before returning to California in 2012 to be with his daughters Kyle, Kammy and Stacey as well as many other extended family members.
Dwight loved his family and friends, and spent as much time as he could boating, water skiing, reading, watching sports, watching NASCAR, playing cribbage and gardening. He also cherished happy hour, a good bottle of wine, and would never turn down a cold beer.
We will always remember him as a kind man, with an easy going demeanor and an infectious sense of humor! Dwight will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
A graveside celebration of life will be held on Monday July 8, 2019 at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Blvd (CA-39 S), Westminster, CA 92683 at 1:00pm with lunch immediately following at Westminster Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dwight’s favorite charity:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Finding Cures. Saving Children)
www.stjude.org
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: July 8, 2019 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Westminster Memorial Park
- Location: 14801 Beach Blvd. Westminster, CA 92683 - (Get Directions)
Lunch Reception
- Date & Time: July 8, 2019 (1:30 PM)
- Venue: Westminster Memorial Park
- Location: 14801 Beach Blvd. Westminster, CA 92683 - (Get Directions)
9 responses to Dwight Romaine Lyons
Pattie Creel says:
June 29, 2019
Words are so meaningless when I think of the love Dwight gave us. Barry and I honored he chose us to work with. Those days were so great. He ask had a dollar bill for Ryla each time she came to office. I recall so many parties that were so fun. He has been missed in Texas for awhile. So happy he was with his family towards the end! Love you guys. Prayers for peaceful days ahead.
Pattie Creel
Katy Texas
John and Theresa Bowen says:
June 30, 2019
Will always remember you in our hearts, fun times and lots of laughs.
A great friend and father, who dearly loved his children. He will be
missed.
Shirley Howard says:
July 1, 2019
I am so very sorry my wonderful friend has left us. He was a delight to so many people, he never was around anyone who did not like him and become friends with him. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Letitia & BB Ledesma says:
July 2, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful friend. I will cherish all our memories and all the fun times we had. My prayers are with Dwight’s family during the days and weeks to follow. May God give you peace and comfort.
Fred and Gale says:
July 3, 2019
We will miss you Dwight. You were a wonderful Father and a great friend.
We will take good loving care of Rolex and give him all the attention and love he deserves.
Have a lot of love and laughs with Kammy and Stacey…..we will all meet soon.