Obituary of Lyman Earl Bybee

Lyman Bybee, 70, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. Lyman was born on August 15, 1939 in Niles, Michigan to Cletis W. and Edythe Mae (Clendenen) Bybee. Lyman was one of 3 children in the Bybee household. Lyman wed the love of his life, Delores Wallace, on December 5, 1959 at a ceremony in Buchanan. Together they had 4 wonderful children. Lyman worked for Indiana Michigan Power (AEP) for 24 years before retiring in 1993. Lyman enjoyed many things, especially his wife, Delores, his children and grandchildren. He was a quick witted man with a passion for golf, photography, Notre Dame football, and his grandchildren; the patriarch and genealogist of the Bybee family. Lyman and Delores enjoyed many family trips after his retirement. Even during his illness, Lyman never lost his sense of humor and never let on that he was in pain. Lyman is preceded in death by his parents, son Scott Bybee, and a brother-in-law Malcolm Russell. He is survived by his loving wife Delores, children Kimberly (Michael) Harris of Niles, Cynthia Bybee of Niles, Shane (Tonia) Bybee of Zeeland, Michigan, 7 grandchildren, siblings Ann (Willis) Maxwell of Niles, Lura Russell of Decatur, Alabama and several other loving family members. Memorials may be made in Lyman's name to Lakeland Hospice.