Lyon, O. H. 1835 – 1904 -2nd Obit

LYON, BUTTON

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 7/11/2019 at 15:00:24

Source: Decorah Republican June 30, 1904 Page 4

A Beautiful Tribute
A brief mention of the death of O. H. Lyon, of Rockford, was made in these columns. It is of local interest because his daughter — Mrs. L. F. Button — has become a resident of our city and an active participant of its social life. The Rockford Register of last week turned its column rules in mourning for Captain Lyon, and carried a lengthy article signed by Jos. S. Trigg. It contained this beautiful tribute: —
The writer, having for nearly 30 years enjoyed an intimate personal acquaintance with the deceased, feels competent to justly portray his many excellent qualities. He was ever and always an optimist, ever looking on the bright side of life, making light of its disappointments and crosses; he believed in himself and in the goodness of other people, was always ready with charity rather than censure for other's shortcomings, and so became most helpful and indispensable in all times of trouble. He was a man of earnest convictions, well poised and balanced, always to be found on the right side of public issues and moral questions, and his strong convictions ever prompted him to action. His daily life for forty-seven years thereby became a powerful influence for good in the community. He was all his life one of the true friends and supporters of the church of his choice, of which he was one of the charter members, always the consistent member, the faithful worker, the liberal giver possessing a most genial and happy disposition he remained young long after he began to grow old and even in the last when weakened by disease, his love of quip, humor and pleasant jest never left him.
He died as he had lived, happy and hopeful, with a smile on his face, welcoming death as friend and guide to lead him to a better country.
Mr. Lvon was born in Connecticut in January, 1835, and went to Riceville in 1857 in the War of the Rebellion he enlisted in the 3d Iowa Battery of light artillery and at the end of the war retired from it as its commander after a service of four years and three months.

Transcriber’s Note: A previous posting shows O. P. Lyons, which is obviously incorrect – it should be O. H. Lyon.
Find a Grave shows he is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, Iowa.