TB (TOM) LYONS III TB Lyons III of Kailua, HI died on 3/16/16 surrounded by his loving family. TB, age 85, was born & raised in Kapaa, Kauai. A former police officer w/San Jose CA & Honolulu Police Depts, he was an insurance agent with Mutual of Omaha for 53 years (1963-present). He was a life time member of Million Dollar Round Table, Hawaiian Civic Club HNL, Hui Hanai (Liliuokalani Trust), 200 Club, Waikiki Elks, Manager Camp Erdman YMCA (1958-2001), member of State Hwy Safety Council, friends of Iolani Palace, friends of USS Missouri & many more. He was namesake/sponsor of the annual TB Lyons Tennis Classic, Coco Palms Hotel, Kauai (1974-92; largest tournament in HI at the time). TB was a US Navy Veteran/ Korean War. He attended Saint Louis, HNL('42-'45), graduated from Kapaa High, Kauai('48) & San Jose State College(BA '56). He's preceded in death by 1st wife (Marlene 1990) & 1st born son, (Tommy 1992). He's survived by wife, Betsy Lyons. He's also survived by son, Mike Lyons (Kauai), Daughters Barbie Lyons (OR), Suzie Lyons (Kauai), Shari Lyons Grounds (Oahu) as well as 7 grandchildren: Malina, Keale, & Kamanakai Lee, Jarrett & Jami Anderson, Alyssa Lyons & Kala'i Grounds. Celebration of life to be held on Sat, 4/30/16, at 430-D N. Kalaheo Ave, Kailua at 4:30pm. Scattering of ashes at a later date on Na Pali Coast, Kauai (Awa'awa'puhi) where he'll join his 1st wife & son in Eternal rest.
TB (TOM) LYONS III TB Lyons III of Kailua, HI died on 3/16/16 surrounded by his loving family. TB, age 85, was born & raised in Kapaa, Kauai. A former police officer w/San Jose CA & Honolulu Police Depts, he was an insurance agent with Mutual of Omaha for 53 years (1963-present). He was a life time member of Million Dollar Round Table, Hawaiian Civic Club HNL, Hui Hanai (Liliuokalani Trust), 200 Club, Waikiki Elks, Manager Camp Erdman YMCA (1958-2001), member of State Hwy Safety Council, friends of Iolani Palace, friends of USS Missouri & many more. He was namesake/sponsor of the annual TB Lyons Tennis Classic, Coco Palms Hotel, Kauai (1974-92; largest tournament in HI at the time). TB was a US Navy Veteran/ Korean War. He attended Saint Louis, HNL('42-'45), graduated from Kapaa High, Kauai('48) & San Jose State College(BA '56). He's preceded in death by 1st wife (Marlene 1990) & 1st born son, (Tommy 1992). He's survived by wife, Betsy Lyons. He's also survived by son, Mike Lyons (Kauai), Daughters Barbie Lyons (OR), Suzie Lyons (Kauai), Shari Lyons Grounds (Oahu) as well as 7 grandchildren: Malina, Keale, & Kamanakai Lee, Jarrett & Jami Anderson, Alyssa Lyons & Kala'i Grounds. Celebration of life to be held on Sat, 4/30/16, at 430-D N. Kalaheo Ave, Kailua at 4:30pm. Scattering of ashes at a later date on Na Pali Coast, Kauai (Awa'awa'puhi) where he'll join his 1st wife & son in Eternal rest.Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
