ROBERT J. LYONS

LYONS, ROBERT J (BOB) Passed away peacefully at his assisted living residence on July 6, 2019 from complications of Parkinson's disease. Born December 19, 1927 in Clayton Township to John and Olive (Sherman) Lyons, he spent his youth in Flushing where he attended Lyons School and graduated from Flushing High School. He married Vivian Louise Raymond on March 18, 1949. He was employed by General Motors and worked in several plant locations before retiring from Fisher Body #1 in 1983 after 35 years of service. He travelled in his retirement years, and spent many winters in Arizona where he and Vivian enjoyed the desert sun while exploring the local area or sitting poolside with friends. He was predeceased by his spouse Vivian, his sister Barbara Jean and his brother Daniel. He leaves behind his daughter Sharon, sons Douglas (Debbie) and David (Rita), sister Beverly and brother Jon (Rose), plus 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and family friends. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Dale Hanson who was his primary care physician for over 30 years; in addition a special thanks to the staff at Bella Vita Assisted Living and the Mid-Michigan hospice team. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, with burial to follow at Bendle Cemetery in Flushing. Visitation is Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 3pm to 6pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Research Foundation (www.parkinsonhope.org) will be appreciated by the family.