Name: Visitation for THOMAS LOWRIE LYON Jr.
Start: 2014-02-27T23:30:00.000Z
End: 2014-02-28T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Muehlebach Funeral Care - Kansas City

Thomas Lowrie Lyon, Jr., 69, of Leawood, KS passed away February 24, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with leukemia. Tom was born March 1, 1944 to Thomas Lowrie Lyon Sr. and Katherine (Edelman) Lyon in Kansas City, MO. He was a 1961 graduate of Rockhurst High School, a 1965 graduate of Rockhurst College, and he received his PhD from the University of Missouri - Columbia. Tom joined the Rockhurst University faculty in 1975 as the founder and first director of the MBA program. He later co- founded the Executive Fellows MBA program. Tom subsequently served as chair, division chair and interim dean of the Helzberg School of Management, but his first love was that of being a professor and teacher. Tom also served as a consultant to various businesses, and he enjoyed the teamwork of co-presenting seminars on various business topics locally and throughout the United States. Among other recognitions throughout his teaching career, on February 13thof this year, Tom was honored by Rockhurst University as the first recipient of the Fr. Nick Rashford, S.J., Award for Leadership and Ethics. Tom was a devoted Catholic and a member of Cure of Ars Catholic Church. He loved blues music, nature, handball and basketball, but far and away the best, he loved his family. Tom is survived by his wife, Teresa; his daughter, Laura Melo and her husband, Robert, and their son, John; his son, Thomas Lowrie Lyon III and his wife, Cherise, and their daughters, Lexi and Lizzie. Tom also leaves many beloved cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and long-time friends and colleagues that were very dear to him. Visitation will be from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, February 27, at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Friday, February 28, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110 or to Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS 66206. (Online condolences may be left for the family at www.muehlebachchapel.com) Muehlebach Funeral Care. Established and Family Owned Since 1954.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 26, 2014.

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Cherise Lyon

February 19, 2019

Miss you but see all the miracles you send me and he girls

John Matzeder

March 31, 2015

Tom was/is special in so many ways. I enjoyed reconnecting at our 50 year Rockhurst High School class reunion. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Larry Martel

February 28, 2014

Got to know Dr Tom on both the Rock College basketball court and then in the MBA program - Fin Game will bever be forgotten. Larry Martel Rock College '81, MBA 87.

James Spruell

February 28, 2014

Tom was a gentleman, loving, and dedicated professor. Thank you for being who you were & still are -- although in a different sphere now.

Bev/Roger Coan

February 27, 2014

We are sending 'Virgil' hugs to all of you. We are SO grateful for having had our friend, Tom, in our lives. Our lives will be forever blessed by this man. Loving you.

John Edelman

February 27, 2014

A montage of memories, handball, fishing, rides in his old red & white Rambler, sleigh riding in an old coca cola sign, great times, great man. He was and will continue to be loved.

Dr Brendan Sweetman

February 27, 2014

On behalf of the Department of Philosophy at Rockhurst, I send our sincere condolences to the family of Tom. He was the best, and will be greatly missed.

Nancy Lyon

February 27, 2014

Tom you are an amazing cousin. Your guidance has led me to a new phase of my life. I will always be grateful to you and to Teresa for being pillars for me after Susie passed. Meeting you at Knuckleheads to hear you play your harps so magnificently was a real true treat for me. I will always be your groupie dear Cuz!

Joe Ringer

February 27, 2014

As a work colleague of Tom (the son), the legacy, values and character of Tom (the Dad) are very clear. Tom (the son) is an amazing man that has the interest of others before his own. His outlook on life is always positive, with a sincerity that could only have been taught by a Father that instilled this life perspective. What a wonderful testimony to Tom (the Dad) in having a legacy through his son that will continue. I pray that God will provide his peace to the Lyon family during this difficult time.

Lynn Ross

February 27, 2014

I will miss him very much, such a special person. He shared so much, his music, his knowledge and his talent for making you feel special each and everyday.

Dave Swateks

February 27, 2014

So sorry for your loss.
Spend any time with him and you knew, he was a good man.

Dave Swatek, Rockhurst 'College' '83

Cherise Lyon

February 26, 2014

Love you!

John Taylor

February 26, 2014

Thank you, Tom.

Ann Walker(Rydzel)

February 26, 2014

My prayers are with the family of Dr. Lyon. He was there to support our family in times of both sorrow and joy. I will miss seeing him at the "college" whenever I make it back to the campus. God Bless Dr. Lyon.

Clara Bauer

February 26, 2014

Teresa and family, my prayers are with you and I'm thinking about what a great man Tom was and his many accomplishments. He was a great "Dad of the Bride"! You all know he will be missed by so many people.

Pamela Miller

February 26, 2014

Tom was a true cornerstone of Rockhurst for so many of us. Tom was the best of men -- a kind man. I will miss him, but will carry him in memory and in heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

James Daley

February 26, 2014

The world has too few true gentlemen and we have lost one of those few in Tom. Gentleman, scholar, and wonderful human being.

Terri Brooks

February 26, 2014

I am so sorry. I worked with Laura for years and love the family very much. just learned of your loss. Please know I am praying for you all.

Carolyne Lehr

February 26, 2014

Tom was my professor and my friend. I admired him greatly and miss him already.
You are lucky to be his family. We will all get to be with him for eternity when the good Lord calls us home.

February 26, 2014

I was Tom's student, colleague and friend for nearly 40 years. He was also a mentor for me. He is one of the unsung heroes in Kansas City and was largely responsible for the high national ranking of Rockhurst's MBA program. He will be sorely missed.

Fred Tromans

Jody and Bill Hudson

February 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Teresa. Tom accomplished so much in his life he will be missed.

Paul Nunez

February 26, 2014

Tom was a joy to work with, a truely warm, genuine human being. He always had a smile, and his students loved him. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to his family.

Ernesto Rodriguez

February 26, 2014

To my long time friend and Professor. I will miss you. You taught me alot about life and school. I just wish I had more time to talk to you. We will meet again I promise. See you in the after life. EMBA 2013.

Rob Haake

February 26, 2014

Aunt Teresa, Laura and Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. I only hope that there is some comfort for you knowing his suffering is over and he is with the Lord for eternity. I know how much he loved fishing and even though all Teal and I ever caught were logs and trees, Uncle Tom kept waking us up every time to go with him. Of the 3 hours we were gone each time, he probably only actually got to fish for about 20 minutes because of us.

February 26, 2014

Theresa and family, I was so sorry to hear about Tom's death. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Sue Maguire McDonald

Debra Bronston

February 25, 2014

I am sorry about our loss of Tom Lyon. He was a great mentor and leader for me during my 2-year EMBA experience. Thanks Tom! Sincerely, Debra L. Bronston, EMBA '93

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