Larry L. Lyon

Larry L. Lyon, 68 of Elkhart, Indiana died April 3, 2009 at 1:57 P.M. at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1941 in Lake O’Dessa, Michigan to Cloy and Lorna (Reed) Lyon. He married Patricia A. Doepker on July 11, 1964.

She survives along with two sons; David (Michelle) Lyon of Elkhart and Michael (Christina) Lyon of Appleton, Wisconsin; four daughters, Kelley Lyon, Trina (Jerry) Crone, Karen (Louis) Coulter and Cynthia (Jeremy) McCord all of Elkhart; grandchildren, Matthew, Hannah, Lauren, Joshua and Andrew Lyon, Emily & Eric Crone, Makayla, Madelyn, Cole & Cayden McCord all of Elkhart and Elisabeth, Grace and Baby Lyon of Appleton, Wisconsin; and a sister, Dorene Crandall of Grand Ledge, Michigan.

Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 Tuesday at Stemm Lawson Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Boulevard, Elkhart where services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday. Reverend Donald Morgan of St. John’s UCC will officiate. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery, Bristol.

Mr. Lyon was a CPA/CFP. He owned and operated Tax & Financial Advisory Corporation/Lyon Investments since 1983.Prior to that he worked for Commodore Homes, Skyline Corp. and Coopers and Lybrand. He was a longtime member and treasurer for the Elkhart Noon Kiwanis Club. He was an avid sports fan including the Colts, Cubs, Detroit Lions and Michigan State Spartans. He was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather that adored his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to celebrate Christmas especially decorating for the occasion. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School and Michigan State University. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association. An online guestbook may be accessed at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com