Cynthia June Lyon
Cynthia June Lyon, 72, Danville, passed away peacefully February 19, 2019, at her country home, with her husband of 46 years, Ron, by her side. She was born to the late Raymond and Fern Wilson in Evansville, Indiana.
Cynthia was a graduate of Reitz High School in Evansville, the University of Evansville, and Indiana University. After more than 40 years of teaching, she retired from the Wayne Township School System.
Cynthia shared with her husband a love of the great outdoors, their horses, and especially their therapy dogs.
She was instrumental in establishing an Indiana Chapter of Therapy Dogs International. Her therapy dogs, Tucker, Elle Mae, Jesse B., and Willarose have provided thousands of hours to several Hendricks County schools and retirement communities. They also had a very special relationship with the patients and staff of Hendricks Regional Hospital.
Cynthia was a charter member of the R.C.C.
Survivors include her husband, Ron; sister-in-law, Diane (Rick) Weisheit; brother-in-law, Jack Lyon; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Earl (Judy) Woodall.
A Celebration of Cynthia’s Life will be held Sunday, March 10, 2019, 1-3 p.m., at the Washington Township Park, Pavilion Center, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon, IN 46123 (www.washtingtontwpparks.org) . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hendricks County Humane Society http://hendrickscountyhumanesociety.org/donate/ or to the Indy Humane Animal Shelter https://indyhumane.org/get_involved/donate/ . Arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I feel so honored to have known Cynthia these past 12 years. As a nurse at Hendricks Regional Health, I had the opportunity to see Cynthia make a difference in countless patients’ hospital experiences, all for the better. Wednesdays brought a smile to everyone’s face as that was Cynthia and Jesse’s dedicated HRH day. I don’t know who enjoyed Wednesdays more, the patients, the staff, Cynthia, or Jesse. It was a love fest all the way around. Needless to say, Cynthia will be very sorely missed by so very many. She was the most selfless and caring person I have ever known. Rest In Peace my dear Cynthia. Please give a hug to Ellie May, Tucker, and Cooper.
Wednesday’s at HRH will never be the same. You and your 4-legged companions were such a bright spot in our day. I love you dearly and will treasure our friendship forever. We will make sure Jesse still finds his way to HRH to visit his friends. Miss you so much already.
She was a very kind lady. She was my sons teacher at Chapel Glen Elementary. I also had the pleasure of seeing her where I work at Hendricks Regional Health. We will miss all the love and kindness she shared with everyone!
I am saddened by Cynthia’s passing. While at Danville, her Wednesday visits were such a joy. Seeing her beautiful smile, and Ellie May or Jesse’s wagging tail, made everyone smile and feel better. Bless you for all the joy and kindness you gave, and for giving yourself so generously to others.
Cynthia June Lyon You are So loved because you loved, Those who truly love us, never go away, They walk beside us everyday. Believe . You will always walk beside me. Love you, Donna
Dog in memory of Cynthia June Lyon
I have fond memories of Cynthia with Tucker and Jessie at the hospital, as well as Becky Davis’ Obedience Classes. She was an amazing dog owner/handler and made a positive difference in so many peoples’ lives. May God reward you in heaven for all you have given to others here.
Precious friend from 30 years ago, we had some fun with our horses at Sugar Grove Stables. We rode, we laughed (a lot), we had shiny horse contests, we talked about Roy Rogers, we had the best times. May you ride with wings now in complete peace and exuberant joy until we meet again. Love you, love Ron…always have, always will, Kim VB
I am not sure what to say, there are no words to express how saddened I am, and your family’s loss. My heart feels for you during this difficult time. I met Cynthia through dog obedience training at Speck’s Avon. Cynthia was such a joy and her smile is endless. Cynthia along with others helped me and my (4) dogs become certified therapy dogs. I will greatly miss Cynthia and her fur babies at Speck’s and at our TDI picnic’s at her house and other events we did together. Our last event was the Hendricks Regional Holiday Party in December at the Fairgrounds. I am so grateful for that time, and will cherish it. We laughed, and smiled and enjoyed the families as they loved on Jesse and Gilly. Cynthia will be forever missed.
Books & Literature in memory of Cynthia June Lyon
Cynthia, What you taught us at Park Square Manor could not come from your school books. We loved to welcome #226 and her dogs every week with her love and patience to residents and staff. You will always be remembered as part of our family
Paw Print in memory of Cynthia June Lyon
Alaska 2, Wild West 2 I will never forget our trip to Alaska and our Wild West Extravaganza, our long talks on the phone and your sage advice. I know you’ve been reunited with family, friends and all your loved pets!! My dear friend you will be missed!! Happy trails to you until we meet again!
Cynthia came to visit every Wednesday at HRH—so glad to have met such a wonderful person in this world. She inspires me to see and experience as many places as I am able to —-also to comfort those in need young or old, healthy or ill—we all are inspired by Cynthia’s compassion for people and animals—-what comfort and joy she has brought to so many. God Bless Her! Jill W.
So sorry to hear of this great loss. I will miss her. I loved her spunk, style and most of all the brightness and kindness she brought to this world. Rest In Peace
I will never forget your wonderful visits. Thank you.