Timothy W. Lyons

Timothy W. Lyons, age 58, loving son of Louis W. Lyons (deceased) and Rita M. Lyons; brother of Lou Lyons, Karen Rudd (Rusty), Mary Kathryn Lyons (deceased), Shawn Lyons (Maureen), Chris Lyons (Nancy), and Kerry Lyons (Renee); and uncle to nine nieces and nephews, as well as eight great nieces and nephews, died Wednesday, January 18. A 1977 graduate of Elder High School in Price Hill, Timothy collaborated with his close friend and illustrator Robert T. Rhode to write the children's book titled "Emma's Gift from Africa," in which Timothy described himself: "Coming from a large family, I enjoy being with children. I always told stories to my nieces and nephews, and now I am creating plots and characters for their sons and daughters. ... My passions are rehabbing and cooking. I also have many pets ..." Timothy gave over three decades of service to Greater Cincinnati hospitals. During his career, Timothy was supervisor of Central Services at Christ Hospital, manager of Sterile Processing for Anderson and Clermont Hospitals, and supervisor of Sterile Processing at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. It is not possible to calculate all of Timothy's contributions to health care in Cincinnati. He was an advocate for patients, staff, and doctors. Timothy touched countless lives in many positive ways. Visitation Saturday 10 AM until time of Mass at 11 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Church 1175 Overlook Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45238. www.vittstermeranderson.com