Terry Lester Lyons

4-30-1950 to 8-9-1963

It was the summer of 1963 in Duluth, MN and I had just turned 14. My best friend, Terry Lyons, was 13. We went everywhere and did everything together. On August 9, Terry and I took the city bus to Park Point to go swimming in Lake Superior along with John and Don Downs. When we got there, the water was extremely rough and the ''no swimming'' flags were up. I decided not to go in the water. Terry, John and Don did go in the water. Apparently Terry got in trouble and the others couldn't help because of the terrible undertow conditions. A diver found Terry's body the next day. That was my first experience as a pall bearer. The song playing in the background was played at Terry's funeral. It was the worst time of my life. Back then, we couldn't have imagined personal computers and the internet. So Terry, this is dedicated to you. You're on the internet, bro'. You're with the Lord now, but your spirit is still here with all of your friends and always will be. Someday, we'll meet again my friend.

Dateline: Heaven 4-19-2006 - As the angels rejoiced, a huge Lyons family reunion took place on 4-19-2006 when Carolyn Lyons Miller reunited with her family. This is the first time they were all together since Terry Lyons went to be with The Lord on 8-9-1963. Danny Lyons joined him 2 -19 -1990. Then Dad (Ahart Lester Lyons) joined on 6-17 -1994 and Mom (Doris Kinsman Lyons) on 4-11-1996 . Arlene Lyons Makowsky showed up on 2-5-2002 and finally Carolyn in 2006. It had been 43 years since they were all together and oh the stories they shared with each other. No more hurting, no more sorrows, they are now together with the Lord for all eternity.

The LYONS Family

The Parents

Father: Ahart Lester Lyons Birth Date: 12 Apr 1917 Death Date: 17 Jun 1994 Age at death: 77 Death County: Saint Louis Death City/State: Duluth MN Mother's Maiden Name: Burk

Mother: Doris Joan Kinsman Lyons Birth Date: 24 Jun 1923 Death Date: 11 Apr 1996 Age at death: 72 Death County: Saint Louis Death City/State: Duluth MN Mother's Maiden Name: Nelson

The Children

Daughter: Carolyn Rose Lyons Miller Birth Date: 7 Jan 1949 Death Date: 21 Apr 2006 Age at death: 57 Death County: Saint Louis Death City/State: Duluth MN Father: Ahart L. Lyons Mother: Doris J Kinsman

Son: Terry Lester Lyons Birth Date: 30 Apr 1950 Death Date: 9 Aug 1963 Age at death: 13 Death County: Saint Louis Death City/State: Duluth MN Father: Ahart L. Lyons Mother: Doris J Kinsman

Son: Daniel James Lyons Birth Date: 2 Apr 1951 Death Date: 19 Feb 1990 Age at death: 38 Death County: Saint Louis Death City/State: Duluth MN Father: Ahart L. Lyons Mother: Doris J Kinsman

Daughter: Arlene Doris Lyons Makowsky Birth Date: 9 Aug 1952 Death Date: 5 Feb 2002 Age at death: 49 Death County: Saint Louis Death City/State: Duluth MN Father: Ahart L. Lyons Mother: Doris J Kinsman

In The Garden I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear, falling on my ear The Son of God discloses And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known He speaks and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known I'd stay in the garden with Him 'Tho the night around me be falling But He bids me go; through the voice of woe His voice to me is calling And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known

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