Rosella “Rose” Mae (Barr) Lyon was born on July 10, 1926 in Libby, Montana. She was the oldest of five children born to Arthur and Grace Barr. She attended 12 years of school in Libby and graduated in 1944. After graduation Rose attended Western Union School in Santa Cruz, CA and was employed at the Pasco, WA office for several years. Rose married Robert “Buzzy” Lloyd Lyon, of Libby Mt, on February 18, 1947.
Rose was employed at The Bon Marche for 16 years in the New Accounts and Credit Department and retired in 1992. While employed there, she was active in Credit Professionals of Seattle.
Rose loved gardening and working in her yard. For years she belonged to the North Green Lake Garden Club. Rose also was an active member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church for many years.
Rose is survived by her children, Robert (Janet) Lyon of Newport, WA, Kenneth (Donna) Lyon of Chehalis, WA, Charlene (Herman) Streeter of Palm Springs, CA, Daniel (Kaye) Lyon of Woodway, WA, and Timothy (Judy) Lyon of Curtis, 13 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great -great grandchildren, her sisters Arlene Parker of Eureka, CA and Marlys Barr of Kalispell, MT. She will be missed.
A memorial service will be held at: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, December 30th at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to:
St. Andrew’ Episcopal Church
111 NE 80th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
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We had the pleasure of knowing Rose as the grandmother of our son's best friend and, our family's second son, Jake Lyon. Rose lived near us in two different locations, both of which I recall Jake being intentional about sharing with us that he was going to visit his grandmother after he left a visit in our home. I remember being in awe of her beautiful silver hair and good natured, down to earth personality.
It is clear that Rose served as a grounding post for the Lyon family and I know that many hearts are broken that she is no longer here amongst us. She left a legacy of strong family ties which are carried on by Dan and Kaye and their children Jake, Katie, and Chris.
I am grateful to have known Rose and watch her cheering her grandchildren at King's sporting events....it was evident that she deeply loved her family and was their biggest fan.
My heart goes out to the Lyon family and I pray the warm memories will soften the sadness of loss.
