Franklin J. Lyon, Sr.

Franklin Joseph Lyon, Sr., 55, of Clare, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 22, 2009 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt.  Visitation will take place on Monday, August 24, 2009 from 4pm to 8pm with a scripture service at 7:30pm.
Franklin Joseph Lyon Sr., the son of Floyd and Margret (Humpal) Lyon, was born on June 11, 1954 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Frank attended school in Gilmore City and married Denese Passow on December 29, 1972 which was later dissolved and married Terri Wonick on October 03, 1992.  Frank first farmed out of high school until 1984 when he started his own contracting business later known as Lyon Construction.  He continued his career as a general contractor until 2008 when he became ill.  Frank was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, and loved grilling at the family picnic at Copper’s Cove.  He committed much of his time to his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 17 years, Terri Lyon; sons, Frank (Amanda) Lyon Jr. and Christopher Lyon; daughters, Tammy (Matt) Alstott and Jessica Lyon and 12 grandchildren.   He is also survied by his father, Floyd Lyon; brother, Ted Lyon; sisters, Teresa Kenning, Scherie (Randy) Schlenker, Cynthia (Gary)Loftus, Tina Phillips and a daughter-in-law, Melissa Brown.  Frank was preceded in death by his mother Margret and a son Troy Brown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lyon Family.