obit fyi: Thomas B. Lyda. 1927-2007
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obit fyi: Thomas B. Lyda. 1927-2007
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Posted: 14 Dec 2007 1:56AM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
PLEASE NOTE, THIS WAS POSTED FOR REFERENCE ONLY. I AM NOT RELATED TO, NOR AM I RESEARCHING THIS FAMILY, I’VE ONLY DONE A COPY AND PASTE FROM OUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER FYI.
THIS INFO HAS BEEN POSTED WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE EDITOR OF THE COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD.
Thomas B. Lyda
Posted: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007 - 03:12:02 pm PST
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON STATE
Entered into Heavenly rest unexpectedly on Dec. 8, 2007, at home. Born Dec.16, 1927, in Nampa, Idaho, he is survived by his sweetheart of 55 years, Jeanne Evelyn.
He was a school administrator for 30 years serving the Morton, Richland and Othello, WASHINGTON school districts as Superintendent of Schools. Retiring at age 49 from the education field in 1977, he began a second career as an apple orchardist and cattleman for the next 30 years. Tom had a steadfast Christian faith and a deep abiding love for his family.
Survivors in addition to his beloved wife, Jeanne, are his brother, Dr. Hap Lyda, Southlake, Texas. Daughters, Kathy Lyda (Mark McCracken) of Spokane Valley, Wash., and Sharon (Shaun) Dunphy of Spokane, Wash. Son, Dr. Tom S. (Lisa) Lyda, of Houston Texas. Grandchildren Sarah and Jacob Lyda Hluboky, Mike McCracken, Tiernan, Paige and Chase Dunphy, Carson, Grant and Bennett Lyda.
A memorial celebration of his life will be Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at noon, at the Othello Christian Church, 915 E. Rainer, Othello, WA 99344. Memorial contributions may be made to the music fund of the Othello Christian Church. Family condolences may be sent to an online guestbook at www.mem.com.
THIS INFO HAS BEEN POSTED WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE EDITOR OF THE COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD.
Thomas B. Lyda
Posted: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007 - 03:12:02 pm PST
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON STATE
Entered into Heavenly rest unexpectedly on Dec. 8, 2007, at home. Born Dec.16, 1927, in Nampa, Idaho, he is survived by his sweetheart of 55 years, Jeanne Evelyn.
He was a school administrator for 30 years serving the Morton, Richland and Othello, WASHINGTON school districts as Superintendent of Schools. Retiring at age 49 from the education field in 1977, he began a second career as an apple orchardist and cattleman for the next 30 years. Tom had a steadfast Christian faith and a deep abiding love for his family.
Survivors in addition to his beloved wife, Jeanne, are his brother, Dr. Hap Lyda, Southlake, Texas. Daughters, Kathy Lyda (Mark McCracken) of Spokane Valley, Wash., and Sharon (Shaun) Dunphy of Spokane, Wash. Son, Dr. Tom S. (Lisa) Lyda, of Houston Texas. Grandchildren Sarah and Jacob Lyda Hluboky, Mike McCracken, Tiernan, Paige and Chase Dunphy, Carson, Grant and Bennett Lyda.
A memorial celebration of his life will be Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at noon, at the Othello Christian Church, 915 E. Rainer, Othello, WA 99344. Memorial contributions may be made to the music fund of the Othello Christian Church. Family condolences may be sent to an online guestbook at www.mem.com.