Gerald "Jerry" Lyons
April 07, 2015
Gerald “Jerry” L. Lyons, Jr., 58, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his home in Des Moines.
Jerry was born November 13, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa to Gerald L. Lyons, Sr. and Betty H. (Lyons) Smith. He was the rock of his family and the person they would turn to for guidance or advice. Jerry enjoyed all types of sports and loved coaching his kids’ teams and cheering on his children and grandchildren. He was a fan of all Iowa teams, but the Hawkeyes would always be #1. Jerry enjoyed the years he was involved in racing and watching NASCAR. He loved spending time with his family, traveling with his wife, doing yard work and listening to rock ‘n roll.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Norien; his children, Steffani L. (Wetsal) Harper, Christopher M. Lyons and Tiffani L. (Jerry) Morrill and grandchildren, Taylor, Alli, Tori, Danny, Lexi, Sayvonne, Devin, Jordayn, Jake, Baylie, Mason, Braiden and Logan. He is also survived by his sister, Julie A. (Leroy) Williams; and his mother, Betty (Richard) Smith. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Lyons, Sr.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery will follow the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Donna/Keith
04/10/2015
Sorry for your loss Prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time..
Greg and Grimilda Gourd and family
04/10/2015
Tiffani, Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
RoseAnne Crise
04/10/2015
Norien, sorry for you and your families lost. My prayers are for all of you.
Jennifer Jacobe
04/09/2015
So sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Jennifer Eckert
04/09/2015
Tiffani, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Brian & Anna Hoffman
04/08/2015
Steff and Wes -- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything, please let us know.
Joe & Tonya Battin
04/08/2015
Hoping your treasured memories
bring you comfort day by day and may those beautiful yesterdays
always remain in your heart,
and your sorrow gently fade away. Norien and family, Julie and Leroy (and family) and Aunt Betty and Dick, Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss to your families at this time
Joe & Tonya Battin and family
Peggy Maschke
04/08/2015
So deeply saddened by the loss of a great neighbor for many years. He will be greatly missed by so many especially his wife, children and grandchildren. May you now be at peace and start your new life. Heaven has been blessed with a true Angel. Prayers to Norien and family through this tough time.