Richard Gee Lyman's Obituary
Richard G. Lyman
1933 - 2022
Richard G. Lyman passed away on September 29, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born in Blanding, Utah on December 6, 1933 to Platte DeAlton and Edith Gee Lyman.
He married Mary Ann Whetten on August 29, 1956. Together they had four children: Lynda Bassett (Craig), Lisa Curley (Doug), Leslie Nelson (Steven), and Kendall Lyman (Donna). He was a math and physics teacher at San Juan High School, and then received a Masters Degree in Computer Science and continued in that field the rest of his career. Richard loved San Juan and was often found riding motorcycles, ATVs, and mountain bikes in the surrounding areas. He also loved farming and working the land. Richard loved music and played the trumpet, banjo, guitar, and cello. He participated in bands and orchestras as long as his health allowed. He spoke Navajo and Spanish and loved studying languages and literature. His greatest treasure was his relationship with his three brothers (Scott, Brent, Jim) and his four children, fourteen grandchildren, and thirty-four great-grandchildren. Richard taught his family to always be happy for others’ achievements, to love and support one another, and to follow Jesus Christ.
The funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 8 in Orem, Utah at the Suncrest Stake Center located at 90 N. 600 W., Orem, UT with a viewing prior to services from 9:30 to 10:45 am. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Monday, October 10 at the Blanding Stake Center located at 100 West 800 North, Blanding, Utah followed by a graveside service at the Blanding City Cemetery.
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