LYON, Larry Ben
Larry Ben Lyon, LT Col USAF (Ret.), 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2016 in his home in Lake Mary, FL surrounded by his loving family. It was the special love for his family, friends and faith in Christ that gave Larry the strength, optimism and humor to battle Lewy Body Dementia. For more information please visit the following website: www.dignitymemorial.com
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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Aug. 18 to Aug. 21, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry LYON

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18 Entries

Gustavo Canales

August 20, 2016

LTC Lyon, you made a great impact in my life, I will be forever grateful for your leadership and mentor ship. As you go into the wild blue yonder, know that you'll always be in our thoughts.

August 20, 2016

Dear Betsy,
Praying for you and your family.
Love in Christ,
Sandy Pait

Janet Moore

August 20, 2016

Great role model for his student . Co96 lake worth

August 20, 2016

"I have such good memories of teaching with both Betsy and Larry at L.W.H.S. Our family offers condolences to the Lyon Family."
Bruce Trent

Bobby Sr. & Annette M. Gilbert

August 20, 2016

Saturday, August 20, 2016
"To our beloved Betsy {Emily & Katie} and the entire Lyons Family", please know that our heartfelt prayers and condolences are with you all during this difficult time. Betsy we share many wonderful and loving memories together as friends, mothers, faculty members {the three of us} and co-workers {Co-Guidance Coordinators at Lake Worth High School...back in "the good old days when the handsome David D. Cantley was Principal}. Our son Bobby Jr. "BJ", has very fond memories of Col. Lyons. Larry was and always will be in our hearts as a very calm, cool, and "phenomenal " man. He was a musician extraordinaire. We will always remember the night that I sang as he played at your birthday celebration. It was a fun filled and wonderful evening. You two were and always will be a dream couple. We send our love and sincere prayers for your and the entire family's strength in the days and years to come. All of our sons send their love and well wishes.
Your and Larrys' Friends, Bobby & Annette Gilbert
~ Bobby & Annette Gilbert,Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

August 19, 2016

Betsy, We are saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved husband Larry. We extend our condolences to you and your entire family.
Larry wasn't just an exceptional instructor in the AFJROTC program as he played an important role in the entire school program. I met him and a student one evening in the Home Depot and he asked me what kind of materials they should be buying to build a Homecoming float. I mentioned several items and suggested that he get plenty of pegboard and tissue paper. Also, he should learn how to fold, fluff, and stuff. Betsy, I'm sure you instructed him well. You were the BEST. And, they did a great job on their float.
We send our thoughts and prayers to you, Betsy and the entire family.

Sharon and Dan Walker

August 19, 2016

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Our memories are fond.

Jim and Ellie White

Bobbi & Phil Clark

August 18, 2016

Our love and heartfelt feelings are sent to you Betsy and all your family. Larry gave you a wonderful life and it was always a great pleasure to share time with you through the years. RIP Larry! Blessing Betsy and family.

Jeanne and Peter Mattson

August 18, 2016

Betsy and the entire Lyons Family. It was our privilidge to know Col Lyons for a number of years, as we had two daughters go thru the JRAFROTC program. He was a wonderful man and teacher. We had many conversations over the years. LWHS was blessed to have him there. Please accept our condolences and know that your father left lasting memories, and touched our hearts.

Sally Morris

August 18, 2016

I send my prayers and condolences to you, Betsy, and your family, in the loss of your dear husband.
Sally Morris

Scott Obermiller

August 18, 2016

I remember showing up to LWHS in September of 1996, relocating from Michigan, and meeting with my guidance counselor, Betsy Lyon. Picking my course load, and completely out of my element in south Florida, I said hey, this "airplane course" looks interesting! Little did I know at the time I was signing up for AFJROTC. It really is funny how some little choices send you on life changing paths. Col. Lyon is a huge part of my FL824 AFJROTC memories. He helped mold so many directionless kids into outstanding adults. We were lucky to have known him and I will always remember him. My deepest condolences.

Scott Obermiller, LWHS Class of 2000

Tabitha Albury

August 17, 2016

My condolences to the Lyon family. He was a great coworker at Lake Worth HS

Janice Willette

August 17, 2016

Dear Betsy, Emily, Katie, I'm sad beyond words for you. I saw Larry went to be with Jesus through a post Katherine Eigelbach made on Facebook. I didn't spend much time with him, but the time I did I could tell what a remarkable man he was. Betsy you are one of the sweetest, most lovable persons I have ever met, I wish we wouldn't have lost touch. You deserved a man like Larry, a gift from God. I will pray for Gods peace, comfort, strength for you, all of his family. I'll let Danielle know too, I didn't realize you had all moved away from Lake Worth. Love, Janice

Lori Matyskiel

August 17, 2016

Dear Betsy and Family,
I'm sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Not only did he serve our nation but he educated our youth as well. Bravo. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Billy Alper

August 17, 2016

Very sad to hear the news of Larry's passing. Larry was such a great guy and I truly enjoyed spending time with him. He always had a smile on his face and was so proud of his family. He always loved to joke around. I remember one day I went to the Lyon residence, and Larry opened the door wearing a Harvard University shirt. He went on and on about how he had gone to Harvard, how he loved the campus, etc. I was quite impressed. As I was leaving, he said to me, "Yep, I went to Harvard...once. And I got this shirt." He held the gag up for the whole time I was there. Larry loved to show off his new electronics to me, and was so proud that he setup and configured them himself! He will truly be missed. We will be there in spirit on Friday. Love and prayers.

Jacquline Afflick

August 17, 2016

Thank you for your honorable service to God and country. LW Trojan family will never forget you

Jacquline Afflick

August 17, 2016

R I P Sir. Betsy and family my deepest condolences.

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