Ronald Lyson

Ronald Lyson (nicknamed "Sammy" or "Tucson"), 62, Mesa, AZ, formerly of Parshall, passed Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home in Mesa. Family and Friends Gathering: Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 3-4:45 p.m. at Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall Wake: Sunday, August 3, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. at Red Bear Northeast Segment Hall, Parshall Funeral: Monday, August 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Red Bear Northeast Segment Hall, Parshall Burial: Memorial Congregational Cemetery, rural Parshall Senior Pallbearer: Swadeau Halsey **************************** Ronald Alan Lyson was born on April 14, 1963, to Bruce and Charlene (Spotted Wolf) Lyson in Stanley, North Dakota. Ronnie was a member of the Flint Knife Clan and grew up in Parshall, where he graduated from Parshall High School in 1981. He was always proud to be a Parshall Brave and loved the school's purple and white colors. In his younger years, he boxed with the Parshall Boxing Club alongside his brothers and cousins. After high school, Ronnie continued his education and attended college. He later moved to Texas, where he worked in the oil fields. Eventually, he made his way to Arizona, where he found employment with America West Airlines at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, which became one of his favorite jobs. After settling in Mesa, Ronnie started his own construction company. He took great joy in seeing the smiles on his clients' faces when they viewed their completed projects. He enjoyed visiting with his clients and traveling around. Unfortunately, due to an injury, he had no choice but to retire. Ronnie loved to laugh and have a good time. He earned the nicknames "Sammy" and "Tucson" and enjoyed teasing his family and friends. Some of his memorable sayings included, "The Next Native American Idol," "Thank God I am an athlete," and "That would kill a normal man!" As a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, Ronnie loved to engage in playful banter during the Cowboys' games. He was often found curled up in his chair with his dog, Diamond, who was his inseparable companion. Being around his family and friends brought Ronnie great joy. He cherished family gatherings in both North Dakota and Arizona, enjoyed going to the lake, and loved barbecuing in his backyard. He also liked entertaining those around him and singing karaoke. Ronnie treated his nieces, nephews, and friends' children, regardless of their age, as if they were his own. On Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 62, Ronald "Sammy-Tucson" Lyson, passed away at his home in Mesa, Arizona. We will remember how his laughter always brought a smile; he will forever be in our hearts. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Charlene Lyson; brothers, Donald Lyson, Toby Two Crow, Elgin Crows Breast Jr., James Crows Breast, and Loren Crows Breast; sisters, Iva Springer, Barbara "Tiny" Walker, and Susie Crows Breast; grandparents, John and Elsie (Spotted Wolf) White Body, Oscar and Veda Lyson. Ronnie's loving family includes his companion, Irene Hook; brothers, Daryl Lyson (Dory), Kenny Lyson (Claudia), Terry Lyson (Becki), Casey Cutler, Albert "Lil Al" Couture, and Dale Crows Breast; sisters, Chasity Lyson (Omar), Lori Severance (Eric), Mina Howling Wolf, and Jody Two Crow; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended family.