Rodney Lyman Obituary (1937 - 2016)

Rodney Glen Lyman passed away December 12, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Rod was born March 26, 1937 in Fayette, UT to Glen Hunter Lyman and Lillian Mellor Lyman. He enjoyed a wonderful childhood growing up and working on the family farm riding horses, doing chores and enjoying all homemade food including ice cream, bottled fruits and bottled carp. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family and friends. Rod graduated from Gunnison High School and married Jean Lois Petersen on January 13, 1956, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He served faithfully in many callings in the LDS church. They moved to Salt Lake City and Rod completed the Journeyman Electrician program in an amazing 2 years which traditionally takes 4 years. He worked extraordinarily hard in the electrical field running numerous large projects and in addition owned his own electrical business. They later made Tooele their home and raised their family where Rod eventually built his dream home that showcased his many talents as a meticulous craftsman. He took great pride in caring for his home and yard. At this point Jean introduced Rod to the joys of travel and travel they did. Together they visited every U.S. state except two. He was Jean's assistant tour guide on many trips to Branson, Missouri. They enjoyed Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Prague, Czech Republic, China, Panama, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries and multiple cruises. None of these places compared to spending time with his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rod is survived by his wife Jean and children Steve (Julie) , Mike (Cem), Wayne (Heather). Also survived by his grandchildren Pake(Ciera), Sharon, Josh(Alex), McKell (Kyle), Travis, Ethan, Jacob, Brianna and great-grandchildren Everett, Priya and Leif. Also survived by his sister Iris Lambertson and his brother Murrell Lyman. Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Pauline Lyman, sister Beth Christiansen and great-granddaughter Ruby Jean Anderson. A viewing will be held Monday, December 19 from 10:30 am to 11:45 am at the Tooele Stake Center at 161 East 200 South Tooele UT with the Funeral at 12:00 pm. Interment at the Tooele Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of Tate Mortuary. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rodney Glen Lyman please visit our Sympathy Store.