Kurt W. Lyman

Kurt W. Lyman CLINTON - On Christmas Eve 2009, the world lost one of its biggest hearts. Kurt W. Lyman was released after years of pain and suffering from his battle with cancer. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Kurt was born March 14, 1945 in Ogden, UT to Emery and Melba Lyman. He grew up in northern California with his brother and sisters. He spoke of many fond memories, exploring the countryside with his beloved dog Skip. He had a great reverence and respect for nature and appreciated all God’s creations. After graduating high school he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. A highlight of his military service was spent in Germany, where he worked on missiles. Afterwards he used his technical skills working for Univac now known as Unisys . He worked for Unisys for 42 years, where he served in various locations in the country. One of the most loved locations was his time spent in Alaska. The last two decades were spent at Hill AFB. He loved his career, and cherished the people he worked with . Kurt was known for working tirelessly until the job was done. He married Barbara Ballew in 1963 and had three sons and two daughters. They were later divorced. He was remembered by his children as being a loving and devoted father who always knew what his kids needed and would be there at a moment’s notice. Although enduring great pain, his only wish was “for my family to be OK”. In 2002, he married Linda Porter, his best friend, and spent seven and a half wonderful years together. He loved spending long hours with Linda hiking, and taking long drives in his treasured mountains. They had many wonderful times and trips together, with the most memorable being their trip to Hawaii. The highlight of their marriage was being sealed in the Mt. Timpanogos LDS Temple on May 17, 2008. He was a loving grandfather , who always had time to play with his grandkids. He loved being called the tickle monster, taking them to the park, fishing and spending time in the outdoors. Outings were generally followed by a trip for ice cream. Kurt had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and would like for us to reflect on Christmas as a time to remember the birth of our Savior who paved the way for all of us to be reunited again. He was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a current member of the Clinton 26th ward. He is survived by a loving wife, Linda, his children, Kurt A. (Kara) Lyman, Mark E. (Nina) Lyman, Todd D. (Michelle) Lyman, Barbara K. (Rob) Sparks, and Linda M. (Dan) Neville; six grandchildren, Colby, Samatha, Haylie, Collin, Julia, and Jordan; nine stepchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, one brother, Norman Lyman (Francis), and two sisters, Jean (Ted) Wright, and Lurain Lyman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Michael Troy Lyman. A special thanks to John Frye for his unwavering help; Vista Care Hospice for their compassionate service; Bishop Don Canova and his wife Susan for their help and example; and his boss Marty for his friendship and kindness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Clinton 26th Ward Chapel, 1828 North 3000 West, with Bishop Donald R. Canova officiating. Friends may call at Lindquist’s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday at the Ward Chapel 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Huntsville Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com