In Memory

Eric Lyons - Class Of 1988

Eric Robert Lyons, age 37, passed on July 5, 2007.

Eric was born on February 15, 1970, in San Fernando, California.

He grew up in Southern California, where he lived in North Hills until age 7, and then moved to Canyon Country.

While living in Canyon Country, Eric developed his passion for sports and competition. He participated in Little League Baseball for several years and even tried out for the high school varsity baseball team.

In 1987, he moved with his family to Spokane, Washington, where he attended Ferris High School and graduated in 1988.

After graduating from high school, Eric moved with his family to Wenatchee, Washington. While living in Wenatchee, Eric started working as a volunteer firefighter for Douglas County, and he began his associates degree in fire science. He completed this degree upon his return to Spokane, where he started working as a resident firefighter for District 8.

In October 1993, he began his career with the Kennewick Fire Department, where he served this community for 13 years.

In April 1994, he married Becky McNamara, who was his wife for 12 years.

Eric was an extremely fun-loving and outgoing individual, who made his friends and family laugh with his witty stories and his quirky take on everyday events. He was very much a people person, and he loved sharing his time with others.

As one of his friends on the fire department once said, If you ever wanted to plan a party, Eric was your man.

Eric was passionate about film, and he often enjoyed rating movies into different categories, i.e. best-made movies, best movies with one-liners, best comedies. He also enjoyed critiquing movies.

While living and working in Kennewick, Eric developed an obsession for the game of golf. He became a Men's Club member at Canyon Lakes, where he played in multiple tournaments and in the Men's Gangsome. Eric was also a devoted fan of all major league sports, with a special love for the Anaheim Angels. Go Angels!!!

In addition to carrying out his duties as a public servant, Eric also was eager to go out to local schools and educate the students about fire safety. He also provided tours of the fire station for local children's clubs and organizations. Although Eric never had any children of his own, he adored mentoring and tutoring youth and teaching them how to play sports.

Eric's wit and gregarious nature will be sorely missed by his friends and family.

He is survived by his mother and father, Carola Barbara and Roland Arthur of Spokane, his older brother, Roland Edward of Los Angeles, his grandfather, Robert Lee of Spokane, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is truly loved and always will remain in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to the Kennewick Firefighters Local 1296 at P.O. Box 6764, Kennewick, WA 99336.

A memorial service in celebration of Eric's life and public service will be held at the Three Rivers Convention Center at 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., in Kennewick on Thursday, July 12th, at 1 p.m..

For directions, information or to sign the online guest book go to www.HillcrestMemorialCenter.com.

Published by Tri-City Herald on Jul. 11, 2007.
 

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