Ruth C. Lyon Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth C. Lyon (Antioch, California), born in Marion, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 17, 2025 at the age of 88. Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Baynes Allen Sr. and Bonna Estell Allen (Allinder); her husband Paul Lyon; her daughters, Terri Huggins and Lori Hoffman; her granddaughter Jessica McCoy; her children-in-law, Mike Hoffman and Sandra Lyon; and her siblings, Ernie Allen and Lois Phelps.
She is survived by: her children, J. R. Parish (Bill Delaney), Jon Lyon (Shelly), David Lyon, Barbara Postell (Mark) and Anne Lyon; her niece Carolyn Walters Jeannie Ahern (Jim); her grandchildren, Brittany, Tiffany, Terri, Nora, Jodi, Broc, Lindsay, Sara, Joshua, Chad, Christopher, Lauren, Brynnlee, Avery, Andrew, Carson, Hudson, Sophia, Hillary, Leah, Halee, Hannah, Keegan and Bryenna; and her great great grandchild Freya.
The family has chosen to send donations to Compassionate FriendsDonate Now (https://www.compassionatefriends.org).
