Paul Harrell Lyons

Dr. Paul Harrell Lyons, M.D. April 5, 1922 ~ December 31, 2014 Paul Harrell Lyons, of East Wenatchee, WA, passed away December 31, 2014, with his loving family at his side. Paul was born April 5, 1922, to Paul and Della Lyons in Conway, AR. He grew up in North Little Rock, AR and graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 1943. Paul served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He met his future wife, Maryette Myette, at the Junior Officer's Club on his first night of active duty in San Francisco, CA. Paul spent the next year serving aboard ship in the Pacific Ocean. After returning home on leave one year later, his first act was to marry Maryette. They were married November 28, 1944, in San Francisco. In addition to San Francisco, Paul was stationed in Coronado, CA and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in January 1946. Paul and Maryette remained in San Francisco for two years, where their first son, Michael, was born in 1946. They then returned to Little Rock, where Paul attended medical school. Their second son, Christopher, was born in Little Rock in 1949, and Paul received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas in 1952. After Paul's graduation, he and his family moved to Seattle, WA. Paul interned at Swedish Hospital and practiced at Rainier Beach Medical Center for seven years. He and Maryette had two daughters in Seattle - Paula in 1953, and Karin in 1955. In 1960, the family moved to East Wenatchee, where Paul established a solo family practice at the East Wenatchee Medical Building. He provided loving care to his many patients for 35 years, until his retirement in December 1995. Most important to Paul was spending time with his family. His favorite hobbies included hunting upland birds, fishing, duck hunting, and training and working with his pointing dogs. Paul was a member of the Washington State Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Chelan County Medical Society. He served as President of the Chelan County Medical Service Bureau and as Chief of Staff at Rosewood Hospital. He was a staff member at both St. Anthony's and Deaconess Hospitals. Paul was also a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Wenatchee Golf and Country Club, Royal City Gun Club, Lake Chelan Yacht Club, North Central Rifle Gun Club and the Wenatchee Gun Club. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bob D. Lyons; and his loving wife of 68 years, Maryette. He is survived by his children, Michael (Diana), Chris (Kathryn), Paula Lyons Abbott and Karin Garland (Mark); his brother, Tom W. Lyons; and all of his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. A reception will be held in the church hall following the service. Remembrances may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Paul Harrell Lyons

April 5, 1922 - December 31, 2014