JAMES G. LYONS

Mr. Lyons was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Lyons and Nadine Bohnett Lyons of Webster City; half-sibling Linda Thayer; daughter Michelle Green; nephew Scotty Hansen; and long-time partner Barbara Casey. He is survived by brother Richard (Frances) Lyons of Cambridge; sister Jackie (Jon) Howe of Livermore, Colorado; daughter Kimberly Berger of Stratford; son Andrew Choate of Marshalltown; grandchild Madison Kidd; grandchildren Marissa Breitbach, Noah and Sarah Green, of Clinton Township, Michigan; niece Melissa (John) Abbott, of Westfield, Wisconsin; niece Julie Hansen, of Caseyville, Illinois; and nephew Brett Thayer; nephews Eric (Natalie) Lyons and Jason (Emily) Lyons of West Des Moines and Clive; nieces Jennifer (Bengt) Embrey of Valley, Nebraska, Erin (Byron) Paul of Bennington, Nebraska, and Heather (Jeff) Peterson of Omaha. His former wife, Lois Kidd, of Stratford, was of immeasurable comfort in his final days.

Mr. Lyons was born in Webster City on November 4, 1951. He attended Webster City High School and was later employed by Van Diest Supply Company as a transport specialist for 43 years, handling hazardous materials with a perfect safety record. He spent many hours restoring the family home, as well as properties he acquired in Stratford and rural Boone county. He loved the outdoors, fishing, travel, motorcycling, and the many gatherings of family and friends that took place at his country cabin. The well-stocked pond there provided much entertainment for young and old. His outgoing nature and love of company will be greatly missed.

Mr. Lyons’s remains will be returning to Iowa, but no formal services are planned in Webster City at this time. The family is deferring a gathering to remember his long and active life until springtime, when conditions for larger attendance will be more favorable.