Norman Lyon, 79

Norman Lyon, 79, passed away peacefully Feb. 20, 2010, with his family by his side, after fighting a very courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born June 23, 1930, in Kalispell to Paul and Mabel (Boyer) Lyon. Norman grew up and attended school in the Flathead Valley. He was recently baptized and became a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church. On Sept. 1, 1956, Norman married the love of his life, Olive Fredrick, and shared 53 wonderful years together. He worked for Kalispell Lumber and then moved to Troy where he worked for J. Neils Lumber Company. During that time they adopted two beautiful daughters, Sandy and Judy. The family then returned to Kalispell in 1963 where he worked for the Somers Tie Plant as a maintenance engineer. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with three other couples and called themselves The Shaky Eight. They took many adventures, including two unforgettable Alaskan trips, and many more around the U.S. Also being snow birds for many years, they spent lots of time in Arizona Norman belonged to the Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years and had the opportunity during that time to be the fire chief. For over 60 years he was a member of the Kalispell Eagles. Being a member of the Flathead Tractor and Engine Association was one of his favorite hobbies because he always had some sort of engine he would tinker with. If Norman wasn t working on an engine he would be out fishing; for any day was a great day to catch a fish. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mabel Lyon; brother, James Lyon; and his in-laws, Gertie and Oliver Fredrick. He is survived by his loving wife, Olive; and two daughters, Sandy Krusoff, and Judy Hammack and husband Brandon. There are four grandchildren, Destiny Townsend and husband Brad, Mikelle Eckley and husband Waylin, Emily Buckhouse, and Carissa Krusoff; and two great-grandchildren, Zayden and Abbigail Townsend; and the best lifelong group of friends. The family would like to thank Home Options/Hospice for all their help in his final time, and thank you to all our friends who helped out during this tough moment. A celebration of Norman s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at Calvary Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, Norman would love for you all to take a friend fishing. Memorials can be made to Home Options/Hospice, Calvary Lutheran Church, or charity of your choice. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Norman s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Norman s tribute wall.