George Lyons
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George Lyons, 77, joined his loved ones in heaven, October 23, 2021. His service will be held at the Collbran Congregational Church at 11:00 am on October 28,2021.
George was born on March 12, 1944 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Raymond Lyons and Shirley Jaquette. He attended Mesa College and then served in the Army 1965-1967. In 1967 George married Jan Mendenhall and they had five children. Cindy, Brian, Dan, Kimi and L.J.
George worked as a Guide and Outfitter and later moved to Arizona in 1986 and created a Service Station Repair business, he moved back to Colorado in 1992.
George is survived by his treasured brothers Ray and John and sisters Cindy, Shirley Ray and Suzanne.
George loved hunting and guiding, and spent many years of his life in the mountains. He shared his knowledge and appreciation of the outdoors with his family as well as many friends and hunters throughout his life.
George was a strong, loving and supportive father and grandfather to his beloved grandchildren, Takis, Ryan, Tasia, Kevin, Lance, Raelynn, Alexis, Filip, Alex, Jordon, Becca, George, Olivia, Michael, Allen and Theodore. He will be missed tremendously.