Alva Review-Courier -

Eldon Dale Lyon, 88, died October 8, 2019, at his residence in Bethany, Oklahoma. He was born March 18, 1931, in Alva, Oklahoma, to J.W. and Thelma (McWilliams) Lyon.

He worked as a senior engineer for Western Electric, then ATT/Lucent. He was a Bethany City councilman, then became mayor, giving 15 years of service to the City of Bethany. In honor of his service, a park was named after him. Eldon enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, and was an avid OSU fan.

He graduated from Alva High School, attended Northwestern State University and OSU, and earned his juris doctorate from OCU. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.

He married Nancy Ann Zahorsky September 6, 1953. They enjoyed 66 wonderful years together.

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; son, Kevin Lyon and wife Karen of Edmond, Oklahoma; daughter, Diana Capps of Bethany, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Parker, Jameson, Michael and Catherine; and great-granddaughter, Rowan Shadid. Viewing will be Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. for the public. Services will be Friday, October 11, at 3 p.m. at Mercer-Adams Chapel, Bethany, with interment in Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. To share a memory or condolence, visit http://www.mercer-adams.com.