Roger Charles Lyon Jr.

The Lyon and Boetticher families grew up together in Laurel Canyon, and really felt like family. Chop's sister Judy was my Maid of Honor and Godmother to my daughters. We visited the Guest Ranch just before Judy passed away and had a chance to meet Susan and their lovely family. I will remember Chopper always as a four year old bundle of energy, racing everywhere, always sporting a peeling button nose, drooping trunks, and a huge smile. What a lovely man, I can't even begin to imagine the...

Susan and family, our condolences on the untimely loss of your husband Roger. We visited the Guest Ranch Christmas 2007. Roger took my Dad, son and nephew fishing and on a tour of the beautiful land and the view out to the Ocean. It is a memory they cherish. His legacy will live forever in the golden hills of the Central Coast. The Carew, Ackman, & Lewis families.

Chopper-you will always be my hero, and I am honored that Grandma Nini and Aunt Bess told me you always said I was like the daughter you never had. You taught me so much...how to bartend, drive a backhoe and bulldozer, ATVs and horses, how to perfect my pool shot, how to (not) open the gates on the ranch, and so many life lessons that I will never forget. You made me a better person forever; you made alot of people better. You made the world a better place to live. I can honestly say you are...

susan and family - how can words share my thoughts? I see Chop in my memory with his wonderful boyish smile and always his gift of words. My heart is open with love for each of you as you travel through this time.

Words cannot describe how sad I feel for the loss of Roger. He was an exceptional person and I'm so glad I got to spend time with him on several central coast ranches, including he and Susan's. He will always hold a special place in my heart and the heart of many for his great land ethic and care for perserving open space. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

I did not know Roger, but I know his cousin, Susie Harris. She is my neighbor and friend.
Like Roger, she is a kind hearted person and has made this world a better place for all who know her.

My heart and prayers go out for all of Roger's family and friends...special people they are!

RIP Roger, you have given so much and you have inspired so many of us!

Deb Suard

It was always a joy to have Roger come in to the Restaurant we will all Miss him. We are keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Larry Eastwood and Family
And the Girls at Vic's Cafe

Matt & Amber and Familly~~just keeping you all in our hearts and our prayers during this difficult and sad time. What a great thing he was doing though by flying others over to help those in need. That is really cool!!! Take care and God bless you all.

Sincerely,
Laurie Sanders-Polen
(Amber's "Momma L")

I was so sorry to hear about Roger's untimely passing, but have great memories from working with him over the years. I worked in local government, so we crossed paths many times over the last 30 years. The best times were when we were on the same side of a particular issue, but I always had great respect for him when we would need to agree to disagree. He will be missed by many in this county.