William H. Lyles “Bill”

William H Lyles, Bill,82 of Omaha Ne, passed away December 24, 2017 after a battle with cancer

Born July 7, 1935 to Elgin and Maudie Lyles with older sister Annabelle Sillik and older brother Elton Lyles(deceased). Bill grew up in North Omaha in the Ponca Hills area. He graduated from Omaha Technical High school in 1952.  He served in  the Naval reserves from 1952 to1960. He started his career with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1954, and would retire from the same in 1986.

In 1953 Bill married Donna Swanson also from Ponca Hills.  They had Cheryl, David, and Karen. Donna passed away in 1980.  Bill married Laura Andersen, of Blair Nebraska, in 1982.  After retirement in 1986, Bill and Laura traveled extensively enjoying winters in Texas, California, Florida and Arizona.  They were active members in Trinity Lutheran Church, where they willing supported the church in many aspects and were active in many roles.

Bill is survived by his wife Laura Lyles, his children Cheryl Lyles (Steve Lakomy) , David Lyles(Shari), and Karen Hurley(Doug Lindemuth).  Three granddaughters, Ashley Lyles(Phil Lindsay), Kelly(Andrew) Portis, and Karrie Lyles.  Two great-grand daughters Olivia and Sarah Lindsay.  He is also survived by Laura’s family, and other friends and family from his church, his neighborhood, his travels and his life.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday January 3rd at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church 6340 N 30th Street Omaha, NE. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date.  Honorary pallbearers are lifelong friends Jerry Hodges, Ted Kostkan, Lou Benton, and Bill Bowen

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society