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Monte Lyons Obituary
A celebration of his life will take place at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Wednesday, March 21st at 1 pm with a reception following in the parish hall.
Monte was born on May 17, 1935 in Ogallala, Nebraska on the family farm and later raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in 1953 and later attended the University of Colorado, intermittently working on the new Air Force Academy. In 1956 he met his wife, Carolyn, in Kodiak while working on the White Alice Project. They were married in 1958 and a couple of years later made their permanent home in Anchorage, Alaska. He was the Alaska Central Regional Utilities Engineer for the Department of Transportation for many years & served as Alaska Public Employees Association President ((APEA) president in 1973-74.
Sports, work and four kids (Brenda, Jeff, Kerry, & Linda) kept him busy. He was the Alaska Swimming Chairman for age group swimmers for two years and a master swimmer himself. He holds records in the 200 free, 100 back, & 200 back. Triathlons, Budlight, Coastal Trail and Big Lake were some of his favorites. At the East Alaska Club he coached master swimmers for about 20 years and encouraged them to swim in the State swim meets.
0ther interests were: coaching Little League, basketball, helping with Mighty Mights skiing, golfing, softball pitcher & team captain, bowling, biking, watching Duke play basketball, fast cars & reluctantly hiking the Chilkoot because Carolyn said we are doing it.
Monte is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; daughters, Brenda Avery (Dave), Kerry Lyons (Tom), Linda Infante, and son, Jeffrey; sister Sherry (Pete) Resh: grandchildren: Camila, Sofia, Trinidad, Blake, Sierra, Aspen, Parker and great grandchild, Aaliyah; and other relatives: Dolores Kairaiuak (Cody & Charlie),Kehle Middleton (Nick), Mary Padilla (Gerald) Rex & Diane Shelburne.
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Memories and Condolences
for Monte Lyons
Brenda Avery
June 19, 2012
I miss you and love you Dad! Happy Father's day. You still live with me everyday and guide what I do. Rest in peace....we will be with you some day again. Your youngest....Brenda
Pam Pope
March 25, 2012
I will always remember Monty"s smile and his easy going laugh. You all are such a special family and I hope this painful time passes and good memories replace the sadness. Pam
Mike Fallon
March 25, 2012
Dear Kerri & Carolyn,
I was very sorry to read about Monte. I have many fond memories of coaching and swimming in AK during the late 70's and 80's. Besides being a good swimmer I always felt Monte brought a lot of enthusiasm and class to the sport. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Mike Fallon (former coach of Elm. Dolph. and Ass't coach at Bartlett H.S.)
March 24, 2012
Dear Carolyn and yes, you're still the kids, How sad and how much at a loss I am to express my thoughts to you. I fondly remember our swimming days together. Keep your memories close and in the palm of your hands just as God has Monte in the palm of his hand now. Know that my prayers are with you. With love...Sue Linford
Cecilia Lobdell
March 23, 2012
Carolyn, my heart goes out to you and the family on the passing of your husband. Know via our prayers that you and the family are wrapped in healing energy during the most difficult time.
Karen & Gary Dally
March 23, 2012
Carolyn: Our prayers go out to you and your family. I will truly miss hearing from him at Christmas with his extra special notes to us along with a special picture you would always send of the wonderful places you two had been. Monte truly was the best "boss" to work with in Utilities and I will really miss him.
Karen and Jim Jordan
March 21, 2012
Dear Carolyn and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Monte was a wonderful husband, father, swim coach, friend, ...well the list is long and he is going to be missed by so many.
Leroy Barker
March 21, 2012
Carolyn,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Monty's passing. He was a true gentleman. For several years I represented the Anchorage Natural Gas Company (later Enstar). At that time Monty was the utilities expert for the Department of Transportation. He was the "go to guy" for any utilities or right of way questions. Even if the state was not involved he would gladly offer his sage advise. Our condolences to you and the rest of the family.
Leroy and Suzanne Barker
March 21, 2012
Dear Carolyn and family,
So very sorry to learn about Monty through the newspaper. Been a lot of years since we all swam together at the "Y", but I remember your friendship with great fondness. Walter A. Van Horn
Denise Miller
March 21, 2012
Sorry for your loss, for many of us he made the world a better place.
Denise Miller, now in Idaho.
sherry resh
March 20, 2012
Carolyn & family, Pete & I will be putting our arms around you spiritually and sending you love and the wish for peace and a sense of oneness with the universe. We will be attending a lenten service at 5:45 that will help me connect with the family.
Monte was a wonderful person and I will always cherish the times we had together. Maybe, Leon & Monte are playing golf together.
Love to all, Sherry Lyons-Resh
Greenville,S.C.
Lupe Marroquin
March 20, 2012
I remember meeting Monte in SWAM - while it was still Sports West Alaska Masters. He was always such a great inspiration and was truly kind to me, as a beginning pool swimmer and as a person. I will always remember Monte. Thank you for making our world a better place, Monte! You will be missed. lovethejourney~lupe
Larry & Sharon Munson
March 19, 2012
Carolyn,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. I really enjoyed the 20+ years that I worked for Monte in Utilities. He was the best boss anyone could have. I also enjoyed his friendship during the many rounds of golf we played even tho I never beat Monte once.
Eric Sundt
March 19, 2012
Carolyn, Linda, Kerry, Jeff and Brenda,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Lynn McCrory
March 19, 2012
Carolyn and Family,
I enjoyed working with Monty for many years in the Utilities Section at ADOT. He was a wonderful man and a pleasure to know. Please accept my sympathy.
Arlen Davis
March 19, 2012
I worked with Monty in the early 1970's. I was project Engineer and had close relationship with Monty on Highway Projects. He was a very likable person. I respected him in every way.
Karen Archer
March 18, 2012
Carolyn, sorry to hear about Monty. I met and worked with him in the Hwy Dept when he was head of the Materials Section. We also used to play bridge together at noon. Remember when we used to do three or four tables once a month at each others homes. Monty was my partner and talked me thru my one and only grand slam! He was a lot of fun and great to work with. I was married to Doug Grey after we all moved out to Tudor Road. Love readheads! My condolences.
Larry Wiget
March 18, 2012
Carolyn,
I'm sorry for your loss. I got to know Monty, although briefly, through the Alaska Club and found him to be wonderful person.
Brenda Bergsrud
March 18, 2012
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
March 18, 2012
MY LOVE TO YOU CAROLINE AND THE WHOLE FAMILY. NOW MONTY AND BRU CAN TALK IN THE BIG FISHING HOLE IN THE SKI AND TALK ABOUT SWIM TEAM, SKIING AND ALL THE OTHER SPORTS THEY HAD IN COMMAN. . MY LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL. JILL BRUBAKER
March 18, 2012
How do you say goodbye to a friend who's life has come to an end, you don't say goodbye to a friend, you say farewell till we meet again!
Poem Written by Iris Enders
Farewell Monte from your friends Edmund & Iris Enders and our heartfelt warmest thought's to Carolyn & Family.
Kelley Hosking Billings
March 18, 2012
Ah, I'm so sorry for your loss, Carolyn, Linda, Kerry, Jeff and Brenda. Be at peace Monty. You've earned it.
Bernadette "Bernie" Stewart
March 18, 2012
I remember many meetings with Monty while obtaining ADOT permits as the Right of Way Supervisor while working for Matanuska Telephone Association, Inc. He was always a gentleman, professional, and a great steward of Alaska highways and rights of ways.
I was greatly saddened to read of his passing. I extend my condolences and prayers to his family. He was a kind and compassionate man, as well as an example of leadership to those who worked with him.
Bernie Zimmerman Stewart
Winchester, Idaho
Linda Johnson
March 18, 2012
Carolyn, Brenda, and family-----I was very saddened to see this this morning. My thoughts and love are with you and I'll keep you in my prayers.
connie gatrdner
March 18, 2012
I worked with Monty for many years at the DOT. I thought a lot of Monty and enjoyed working with him.
Rocky Padilla
March 18, 2012
Hello Uncle Monte! Although I did not have the great fortune of growing up in Anchorage, you played an instrumental role in my life. From my perspective, you allowed me to see what it meant to be committed to your wife, your children, your extended family, your hobbies and your career. Although I was a handful in my early years, you always greeted me with a smile and encouraging words. You were always willing to pick me up if I didn't have a ride, and you were always in the stands to watch Tom and I play baseball. I remember the day I fell in love with golf because from that day, I anxiously awaited the day I could play with you in Alaska or Hawaii. I remember the day I bought my first sports car because I couldn't wait to share yet another interest we had in common. I have slowly turned into the kind of man I always strived to be and want you to know that man was you. I love you dearly and will miss you greatly. As I continue to grow, I will always keep you in my thoughts as I ask myself how you might handle this situation. Thank you for being such a great man, a great role model and most of all, a great inspiration to me. I love you, Rocky
Dolores Padilla-Kairaiuak
March 18, 2012
God Bless you, Monte! We love you and miss you and will see you again. Our love,
Dolores and Family
Ken Winterberger
March 17, 2012
Monty - one great guy. He will be missed, but thought of by many.
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