David Conrad Lyman
April 11, 1943 - January 31, 2016
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David Conrad Lyman
April 11, 1943 - January 31, 2016
Obituary
David Conrad Lyman passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28th, 2016 at 72 years old, in Bellingham, WA, with his sister by his side.
He was born in Detroit, MI, on April 11th, 1943 to Roderick and Jessie Wolf Lyman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Nancy Lyman Peterson, and, just two weeks prior to David’s passing, his brother Rod Lyman. He is survived by his sister, Martha Lyman Niemi, brother in law, Ron Niemi, sister in law, Elayne Lyman, half sisters, Linda Lyman and Kathleen Cartwright Murray, many nieces and nephews, and his wife, Judie Popovich Lyman.
David graduated from Hibbing High School in 1961. David was a pneumatic mechanic in the US Air Force and served two tours of duty in Vietnam repairing C-130s. David lived in and visited many places, including Minnesota, Ohio, Washington State, South Carolina, and Germany.
David loved working on cars, building furniture, and attending Hibbing High School class reunions with his brother and sister.
David will be interred with military honors on a date to be determined at Ft. Snelling in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The family would like to thank the palliative care staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, WA for their compassionate care during David’s last days.
6 responses to David Conrad Lyman
Aleceia says:
January 31, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. It is difficult to deal with the loss of someone we love. God is always there to comfort us as 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 reminds us. Cherish your memories together.
Alan Jokela says:
January 31, 2016
I remember David from my neighborhood back in the late 1950’s. I credit David for turn me into a car nut like he was. As a young kid I watched David help Joe Doughtery build a sports car. I remember his “hot rods” and his squealing tires. May he rest in peace.
Melissa Williamson says:
January 31, 2016
Uncle David, you will be very much missed. I am so glad we had the chance to spend some time together over the last few weeks–laughing, telling stories, and celebrating Christmas.
You and Uncle Rod were both very dearly loved and you will live on in the stories and memories your family and friends will share of you. Mom made me laugh after your passing by saying “I hope he and Rod aren’t fighting on the kitchen floor!”
Love,
Melissa
Bob Weir says:
January 31, 2016
dave was a neighbor in Hibbing. I lived at 2701 Second West…..white house on the corner with a 2 sided porch. You moved away but I never forgot you. I am sorry to hear of the two boys deaths. We had fun playing together. We had some things in common, that being the Air Force and Viet Nam. May your brothers rest in peace.
Martha Lyman Niemi says:
January 31, 2016
My dear wonderful “little” brother, David — I could not have loved him more. Nor could I have loved my “big” brother, Rod, more. I was blessed with two amazing men that I can call my brothers. They were both a source of great pride and will be missed for ever.