Rochelle Lyons Obituary

Our company/department has been changing I desperately look towards your opinion as to how things are panning out. At the beginning of this year twice I blindly looked for you and again about a month ago, I have keep all your e-mails to me regarding work and just fun offers some comfort. I just miss you friend.

Shelly,
Each day goes by and you're not here. I know where you are, but I can't touch you, hear you. Your leaving us is now like a bad dream I hope to someday awaken from and greet you closely like so many times before. Your life was too short, here. I can hardly wait to see you again.

I can’t believe you’re gone. Somebody pinch me. I miss you so much. My sister, you were always just a phone call away. I always wanted to know what was happening in your world. Our phone conversations would always turn to Scott or Kellie. The latest emails were about the arrival of the twins. My tears are happening again as I write this message. The reality that I can’t call you anymore, or hear your laughter, see that ear to ear smile of yours, makes me so sad. The reality of your passing hits me much later. The same was true with Mom & Dad. As I wipe my tears, please know that I will always love you, feel you in my heart, and know that you had such a huge part of making me the person I am today. Rest in peace Shelly, your legacy continues, and my love for you is never ending.

Shelly was my big cousin, four years older than me and I will forever hold her in that esteem.

My favorite memories of Shelly bring me back in time to family gatherings when we were kids. After dinners the family would linger at the table and conversation most always turned to joke telling. I loved to listen to Shelly tell a joke or a story. I loved her crisp delivery, her confidence, her vocal punctuation. I can hear her now spicing a story with intermittent giggles.

Shelly, thank you for your gift of laughter. When I think of you, that’s what I’ll always remember.

Dear Bob, Kellie and Scott,

My heart goes out to you. I loved her too, and I will always miss her fun loving way.

Kelly,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. You are such a wonderful and loving person. If there is any thing that I can do for you, please let me know. [email protected]

Who could forget the fun times we shared through Club Soccer. Your Mom was always supportive of all the players and especially proud of you, Kellie. She always had a kind or encouraging word to say. She will be missed but her legacy will live on through you. We will see her through your kindness and compassion to others. God bless you all through this difficult time and bring you comfort knowing she is in God's loving arms now.

It is with great sorry to have heard the news about shely, You will all be in my prayers and thoughts, God bless you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kellie, Ryan and family, we are so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult of times. We miss you and think of you often. Mike, Aviva, Ryan and Mathew.

Kellie & Family,
We're so sorry about your mother. We are keeping your family in our prayers.
With much love,
JC & Chelsea Baxter

AS moms of the bride and groom, Shelly and I hit it off immediately and we became good friends. We had so much in common and could share anything with each other. I thank God for the time that we had together. My vow is to her grandchildren to help them know who she was and how much she loved them. Shelly, you will never be forgotten, but always remembered for your love, kindness and acceptance of people.

Kellie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was always such a kind and fun lady to be around, and I know you will miss her dearly. I am praying for your family to grieve well and heal well.

I remember the first time I met Shelly when she and Bob came for the twin's dedication. Her eyes held so much kindness and automatic acceptance and love. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend and I am so blessed to have known her the little I did. My family and I are praying for you all. We love you so much!

Kellie,

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have great memories of her, she was always so kind!! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

The Lyons family has been in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Shely has left a great legacy to follow in this life, and she has given us a reminder of the great hope we have in the life to come in Heaven.

I loved Shelly like a second mom. I will forever miss her smile, warmth, and love. Shelly will always hold a special place in my heart, along with the entire Lyons family. I love you all so much! My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you always.

Shelly,
You were so kind to me. Always making sure there was spinach dip at family gatherings. Thank you for being you. You inspire me to be an eternaly happy person. Thank you

To all those who knew this wonderful woman, mother, friend, I cannot express adequately the care she had for you all. Shelly was purposely not complicated with people and could laugh easily with you. I'll always remember the way she never guffawed but turned red while holding back something really funny. She never wished to be the star in anybody's show, but was always a steady supporter; she'll be missed but not forgotten by those who remember her. The next generation will have to know her by her legacy, and to that end I am committed. She was the center of my life and a God-given wife. Thank you Shelly for almost 36 years as my better half, and 41 years as the only woman I ever wanted to share my life with. Rest in Jesus' hands.

Dear Shelly,

My memories fly back to our childhood, unique to us and so precious to me now.

Those of us who really loved you saw your beauty. Your stunning smile lives on in Kellie. Your eyes dance in Scott's. Your intelligence shines through both.

Thank you for such a beautiful legacy.

I love you Mom! You'll forever be in my heart!

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Lyons family,
I know that we don't know each other very well, but Shelly is my cousin. Ildiko and I were shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy. She is a wonderful woman. We will really miss her.

Dear Lyons Family,
I am so terribly saddened and sorry to hear of Shelly's sudden passing and for your tremendous loss. Your mom, grandma and wife was a very special and loving person. She will be missed greatly. Try to take comfort in knowing that you all were so loved by this wonderful woman. Keep her with you always and she I know will be watching over each of you. God Bless each of you. Julie (I worked with her for quite awhile via the email and telephone at WAMU - we always shared a laugh and she spoke of you all with such love).

From your co-worker and a friend you will be missed greatly.

~It is not length of life, but depth of life.
~Where there are friends, there is wealth.

My prayers go to your family.

To the Family of Shely Lyons: Shely and I were "bonded" via e-mail through our employer, Washington Mutual. I really enjoyed working with her and considred her a "long-distance" friend. I was never fortunate enought to meet her in person, but the picture in this obituary does justice to the person I dealt with. I will miss her.

As a former fellow WaMulian, I had the privilege of working with Shelly for 3 years. We laughed and stressed together over the challenges of dealing with attorneys. I was shocked to hear about the loss of such a vibrant person as Shelly. As a fellow believer, I take great comfort in knowing that I will see her later. She loved her family so much and she proudly bragged about them to us even as far away as here in Seattle. Grace and peace to you, her family, at this difficult time.

Kellie and Scott,
I remember you both from your days at Royal High School. I am sad for both of you that you have lost your mom. May you think of her always.

Kellie,
I am so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. She always had a smile on her face and it was a joy to see her at all the volleyball games. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amanda Kiser

Kellie and Scott,
My heart and prayers are with you now. I've known your family for so many years and your mom is just such and amazing, strong woman. She adores those twins and both of you dearly. Be strong, she is still with you! If you need anything, I am here for you.

Dear Kellie and Family,

I speak for all of us at Moorpark College and your volleyball family that loves all of you and your mom. Just seeing her smile and remembering all the wonderful times at MC and how happy, supportive, and just what a wonderful person Shely was still warms my soul. Our love and prayers are with all of you as you travel through these days. I am sure you will find great support and love from all your friends including all of your teammates, coaches, and friends at Moorpark College.

With all my love,

Steve Burkhart