Thomas Lyons
Age 89, of White Bear Lake Died peacefully on January 25, 2016. Born March 1, 1926 and raised in Cresco, IA by his parents Gerald E. and Florence Drewry Lyons, he served in the Navy in World War II and then settled in Minnesota. He worked as an attorney for 3M for 40 years, retiring in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie (Koppy), daughter Amy and husband Don Stehler, son Jay Lyons and wife Stephanie Owen-Lyons, son Michael and wife Becky (Walz), and grandchildren Tom, Laura and Erin Stehler and Amati Owen. Also survived by sister Mary Rose of Denver, CO and brother Bill of Omaha, NE. Preceded in death by brother Gerald. Visitation 10 am Friday, January 29, Mass at 11 am, and luncheon following, all at Waverly Gardens, 5919 Centerville Rd, North Oaks, MN. Use door E. Memorials preferred to Common Hope (commonhope.org or PO Box 8228, St Paul, MN 55108) or to a charity of your choice.