Jay Edward Lyon Obituary

We bid farewell to Jay Edward Lyon of Rock Springs, Wyoming, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 17, 2025 at the age of 87. Jay 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.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Edward Lyon and Lillian M. Olsen; his sister Donna Maye Lankford (Lyon); and his siblings-in-law, John J. Valko and Marjorie "Margie" Reiter.

He is survived by: his wife Carolee K. Lyon (Valko); his children, John Edward Lyon, Rich Lyon and Jaelyn Knudson; his grandchildren, Melissa J. Lyon (Matthew Ward) and Jimmy Knudson; his great grandchildren, Mattie Jane Ward and Sutton Ward; his brother L. Dean Lyon (Emily Lyon); and his siblings-in-law, Richard "Dick" Reiter and Sandy Valko. He is also survived by several cousins; and nieces and nephews.

The family respectfully requests donations be made to Jay's favorite charity so that his legacy of generosity lives on through your thoughtful donation to Shriners Children's Hospital, 1275 Fairfax Road, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 - http://www.donate.shrinerschildrens.org.