Hiram Welford Lyon

Hiram, (Bud) Lyon, 83, formerly of Star Tannery and Winchester died on Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Antioch, CA.

He was born September 2, 1930 in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Hiram and Ruth Lyon. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Lois McCabe Lyon, children Craig and wife Cheryl of Norfolk VA, Linda and husband Fred Vogelgesang of Brentwood, CA. Grandsons Tommy and Nicky Lyon, Chad Broughton, Bruce, Keith and Scott Vogelgesang, and four great grandchildren and brother Gary and wife Barbara Lyon of Strasburg, VA.

Bud served as a Sergeant in the army during the Korean War, then began a long career with C&P Telephone Company until retiring in 1985 and worked at American University until 1990.

He and Lois moved to Star Tannery where they enjoyed being part of the community until moving to Winchester. Most recently they lived in Antioch, CA.

He was a member of Spurmont Masonic Lodge in Strasburg VA, served as Worthy Patron OES in Chillum MD, and was also active in The Scottish Rite and Shriners.

Bud volunteered with the Star Tannery Fire Department, worked as docent and all-round handyman at Belle Grove Historical Trust property and had many volunteer hours at the Winchester Hospital, He was a longtime member of Gravel Springs and later Bethel Lutheran churches.

He enjoyed flying his Cessna, traveling the world with Lois and friends, working outside, teasing with friends and family and taking power naps every day after lunch. Bud will always be remembered for his great sense of humor, his giving spirit and his love of family.

Memorial service will be held at St. John's Lutheran church in Antioch, CA on January 18 at 11am