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Theodore Lyman Obituary
64 of Phoenix, passed away on 11/27/2016. Born in Bagdad, AZ, 5/20/52, Ted was a graduate of NAU, a CPA and provided accounting services for over 40 years in the Phoenix area. An avid bike rider, black belt in karate and firearms enthusiast, Ted will be remembered for his great sense of humor and as a kind and generous person of great intelligence. He is preceded in death by his father, Warren Lyman. Survivors include his mother, Velma Gay Lyman; brothers, Fred and Ed Lyman; children, Nicholas and Krista Lyman and their mother, Ted's former wife, Linda Wellman; grandchildren, Lily Lyman, Madelynn Sheely, and Landon Lyman; and his beloved cat, Mesa. His life will be celebrated at a memorial service Saturday, December 10, 2016, 10:00am at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022. Memorial donations may be made to AZ Human Society www.azhumane.org 602-997-7585 ext 1035.
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karen drensky
December 24, 2016
Ted did my taxes for years. He always came to my apartment to drop off the paperwork and chatted for a while. He always called with the good news about the amount of my refund. He will be missed!
J. Bailey
December 19, 2016
I extend my deepest sympathy to Mr. Lyman's family and friends. I am so very, very sorry for your loss.
I will miss Ted's easy and comforting manner when confronting the yearly tax event. He was knowledgeable, capable and honest. I felt like I had a friend in the business.
Thinking of his loved ones,
J. Bailey
Scottsdale
Marlys Bailey
December 18, 2016
I just received the letter from Ted's children informing me of his passing. I am shocked and saddened.
I was referred to Ted for my taxes after my divorce. He was so kind, patient, and understanding and took a lot of time explaining the tax process to me.
I will always be grateful and thankful for his generous spirit and unending patience.
Ted will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Steve Kentera
December 14, 2016
I met Ted in the mid '80s when he worked for Joe McDonald, CPA. We really connected because of our small town backgrounds. He eventually became my tax preparer and my brothers (Mike) too. Ted and Mike also became close because of similar interests. I'm really sorry to hear of this loss, he was a great individual. I'm not looking forward to telling my brother. Steve and Sandy Kentera. Gilbert, AZ
Will Watson
December 10, 2016
Ted's daughter Krista is a dear friend and spoke many times of her father and her love of adventures with him. I am saddened for the entire community of family and friends who loved Ted.
Jennie Martinez
December 10, 2016
Although I can't be with you while you remember your cherished memories of "Tate", you're in my thoughts from Bagdad. Velma, Fred, Ed and all the Lyman family, may God bring you his love and strength to endure this difficult time. My thought and prayers are with all of you. Amor - Jennie
Deb and Robert Smith
December 6, 2016
Tate was one of the kindest men I've ever met. He and my husband knew each other well through martial arts. We will miss him and are saddened by his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May God bless his soul and comfort all of those who knew this kind, gentle man. Deb and Robert
Tim / Jean Gallagher
December 5, 2016
Thinking of the Lyman family in your time of loss. He will be missed by many.
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