Thomas Lyons

Memorial visitation for Thomas Lyons, 43, Shawnee, will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Mr. Lyons died Wednesday, May 12, 2011 while skating in Riverside, Mol
He was born May 13, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Harry and Penelope Lyons.
He attended Grandview High School and earned his General Educational Development diploma before joining the Army in 1984.
Roller skating was a big part of Mr. Lyons’ life. He was the captain of the Cowtown Butcher’s Roller Derby team and was known as “Expresso.” He also served as an official of the Kansas City Women’s Roller Derby.
He was a member of Teamsters Local 101 and worked for CB Richard Ellis as the lead engineer. He also was a member of Kansas City Jeep Club, American Legion Post 327, and was active with his son Daniel in Boy Scout Troop 428.
On Oct. 9, 1993, he married Crystal Toomay in Lenexa. She survives.
Other survivors include their two children, Daniel and Kara; his mother, Penelope Lyons; and five siblings, John Lyons, Michael Lyons, Winifred Bryant, Bonnie Searcy and Heather DelaCruz.
The family suggests memorials to the Daniel and Kara Lyons College Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.
In keeping with Mr. Lyons’ carefree spirit, the family requests those attending the memorial visitation to dress casual, and come as you are.