Andrea Lyon

Candy went to be with her Lord September 11th, 2024 peacefully with her sons by her side. She was born on February 9th, 1942. Eleven minutes before her identical twin sister Audrey (Taffy). Candy graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1960 where she was a member of the Applettes drill team. She then attended Western Washington University and Wenatchee Valley College. Candy moved to Seattle and worked at the Space Needle where she met many friends and many funny stories to share with family and co-workers. Her father Si Simenson was mayor of Wenatchee from 1952-1960 allowing her to meet many celebrities and dignitaries. Candy and Taffy were able to ride on the Apple Blossom float at various festivals including the Penticton Peach Festival, Spokane Lilac Festival, and Sea-Fair Torchlight parade. Candy married James Lyon on December 12th,1964. They were lifelong residents of the Wenatchee Valley. She followed Jim’s passion for playing fastpitch softball, traveling all over the state and Canada for 11 years. She also loved going to watch her two sons' sporting events from Little League through High school. Candy worked at various retail stores in the valley focusing on office products. She worked at In-Print office products for 13 years and Craftsman Inc. for 21 years. She retired in 2005 to enjoy working in her flower garden and helping Jim in his bountiful vegetable garden. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James Lyon, Father E. Si Simenson, and mother, Gertrude Simenson. She is survived by her son Scott (Darlene) Lyon of East Wenatchee, and son Cory (Rochelle Zimmerman) Lyon of Wenatchee. Grandsons, Jaryd Lyon of Wenatchee, Chase Lyon of Wenatchee, Tyler (Kielee) Lyon of Roundup MT. Granddaughter, Baylee (Colton) Marshall of Wenatchee. Also Grandchildren: Brianne (Justin) Wiggs, Colby (Ellie) Thorpe, and Shaylynn Thorpe of East Wenatchee. Great-grandchildren: Kaycee Lyon, Lainey Lyon, Dawson Marshall and Walker Marshall. Emery, Elsie and Everly Wiggs, Barrett and Blake Thorpe and Luna Thorpe. Twin sister Taffy Schmitt of Pasco, WA. Niece Shelley (Sean) Reed of Pasco, WA. and Nephew Jerry (Sarah) Lingo of Pasco. WA. Candy requested there be no funeral services. She will be placed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with her husband Jim to rest in peace. A private family gathering will take place at a later date.

Andrea Lyon

February 9, 1942 - September 11, 2024