Biography

Donald Lyons, 79, formerly of Mentor, MN passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND, with his daughter by his side.
Donnie was born on May 31, 1930 in Grand Forks, ND. He grew up and attended school in East Grand Forks, MN. He enlisted in the United States Navy, and served his country from 1949 to 1953. On June 10, 1955 he was united in marriage to Bette Logan. Donnie was a Construction Electrician for 40 years working for his dad at Dixon Electric & Marine in East Grand Forks, MN and then later working in Minneapolis, MN.
Family members who survive Donnie include his daughter: Susie (Dave) Hetland of East Grand Forks, MN; two granddaughters: Shandi (Mike) Schmitz of Hudson, WI and Farrah (David) Spivey of Bemidji, MN; Great-grandchildren: Evan and Lauren Schmitz, Sammy and Hudson Spivey; one sister: Yvonne (Tom) Lawler of Overland Park, KA; sister-in-law: Judy (Carl) Roseman of Boulder City, NV and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Donnie is preceded in death by his parents: Dick & Elizabeth Dixon; his wife Bette of 45 years on October 18, 2001 and one sister Betty Braden.

Facts

Born: May 31, 1930
Place of Birth: Grand Forks, ND
Death: February 5, 2010
Place of Death: Fargo, ND
Occupation: Construction Electrician

Survivors

Susie (Dave) Hetland, Daughter

Preceded in Death By

Dick Dixon, Father
Elizabeth Dixon, Mother
Bette Lyons, Spouse
Betty Braden, Sister

Services

Funeral Service

Tuesday February 9, 2010, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Visitation

Tuesday February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Burial

Greenwood Cemetery
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Donations

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