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Cemetery:           Resurection Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., Wi.
Name:               Eileen J. And Robert W. LYONS
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LYONS, Eileen J.
27 Mar 1928- RES
 
 
LYONS, Robert W.
06 Aug 1924- 03 Dec 2006
Lyons, Robert W. 

MADISON - Robert W. Lyons, age 82, of Madison, died
peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006. He
was born Aug. 5, 1924, in Clyman. Bob was the son of
William and Bridget (Caughlin) Lyons. He graduated from
Watertown High School in 1942. Bob enlisted in the Army in
March 1943, during World War II. His basic training was
with the 78th Infantry Division in Camp Butner, N.C. In May
1944 he joined 29th Infantry Division, 116th Regiment that
landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day. On Aug. 6, 1944, he was
wounded in action and was awarded the Purple Heart medal.
His unit remained there another five months as part of the
occupation forces in Germany. He married Eileen J. Booth on
May 7, 1947. They moved to Madison where he worked at the
Madison Kipp Corporation for 15 years, followed by 30 years
with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Highway
sign manufacturing shop. He retired in August 1987.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen; three children, Maurene
of Madison, Terri (Sanford) Lyles of Madison, and William
Lyons of Tustin, Calif.; and five grandchildren, Gordon
Robert and Alicia Anne Simle of Madison, Bridget, Robert
and Jacob Lyons of California. Bob was preceded in death by
his parents; and brother, John P. Lyons. The family
expresses deep gratitude to the staff of HospiceCare for
their loving care of Bob in his final years. Bob and Eileen
felt the HospiceCare staff became like family to them. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, 5395
East Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. The children would
like to thank their Mother, Eileen for her strength, loving
care and devotion, which made it possible for Dad to live
at home until his death. Bob maintained his dignity and
humor while fighting the challenges of his illness. He
always gave generously of himself and his time. He always
put others before himself. He enjoyed the simple pleasures
in life and spending time with family. His hobbies included
woodworking, listening to big band music, gardening and
nature. His sense of humor and spirit will be greatly
missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him. A
visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, from 4
p.m. to 7 p.m. at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 6021 University Ave.,
Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday,
Dec. 7, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC
CHURCH, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, with Father Donn
Heiar presiding. There will be a one hour visitation prior
to services. "You are my Sunshine" Cress Funeral and
Cremation Service 6021 University Ave. (608) 238-8406
www.cressfuneralservice.com



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