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Brad Lyman Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Brad Lyman, 65, of Springfield, died at 9:55 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at St. John's Hospice.
Brad was born November 10, 1950 in Pittsfield, the son of Russell Lynn and Katie Marie Dirksmeyer Lyman. He married Jeanne Finken on February 20, 1971 in Harlan, IA.
Brad was a graduate of Pittsfield High School where he was a star athlete on the track and football teams. He attended Northeast Missouri State University. From 1989-2007, Brad was a respected employee at Garrett Aviation, where he refurbished the interiors of corporate jets. He was an accomplished storyteller and enjoyed learning about history. He possessed volumes of historical facts and trivia that he shared with many. Brad had a great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Timothy Lyman.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Lyman of Springfield; one daughter, McKenzie (husband, Michael) Youakim of Naperville; two granddaughters, Sydney and Samantha; three siblings, Terry (wife, Deanna) Lyman of St. Louis, MO, Tom Lyman of the Pittsfield area, and Carolyn (husband, Ron) Grosenheider of Kampsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following ceremonies.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Deacon David Erdmann officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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April 6, 2016
So sorry to learn of your loss. You and your family have my sympathy and are in my prayers. Lynnette Pharis Maske
ED FREED
April 5, 2016
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Nancy Tucker
April 5, 2016
Jeanne and MacKenzie - so sorry to learn of Brad's passing. Dennis and I send our love and thoughts your way. May memories give you comfort in your coming days. Again, so sorry to learn of your loss.
Nancy &'Dennis Tucker
April 4, 2016
Dear Jeanne,
I am so sorry to hear about Brad. Please know I am thinking of you. With sympathy, Peggy Ashline
Vel and George Youakim
April 4, 2016
We treasure the time Our Lord gave us with a wonderful being...Brad a son...a spouse...a dad...a relative...a friend. We now pray for his ultimate journey and to life everlasting. May those of us left find comfort in knowing He is no longer in pain AND now watches over all.
Randall Huggins
April 4, 2016
Suebee and I are saddened by hearing of Brad's passing. Our fondest memories of him, rest in our heart. We both are thinking about you
Larry Powell
April 3, 2016
So sorry to hear the news. Have known Brad since Lille League. Played in a quartet number in Jr. High.
Bob Parker
April 3, 2016
Jeanne, so sorry to hear of Brads passing, truly a good man, I was happy to call him a friend, your family is in my prayers.
Lucia Sapp
April 2, 2016
We will be thinking of the family at this time. Larry and I have talked about being part of your family and all the great story's he can tell me.
I know he loved Brad as a brother. God speed till we meet on the other side
April 2, 2016
I worked with Brad at Garrett Aviation. He was a good man. So sorry for your loss.
Bill Beatty
April 2, 2016
Terry, Tom & Carolyn,
My sympathy for your loss. A good guy and tremendous athlete. One of the Cherry Street boys who helped us all grow up and made us all better.
Pat Newman
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