William Elijah Lyon, affectionately dubbed Liam,was born February 18, 2011 at 3:25am to Whitney and Brody Lyon in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was a perfect size weighing 6 lbs and
measuring 19 inches long. Liam was
quickly diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and in the short time
that Liam was here, he changed the world we live in. His story of love and courage crossed borders
and continents as he traveled to various hospitals across the country in an
effort to save his life. He has touched
the lives of tens of thousands on his Facebook page, I Love Liam Lyon. On September 3, 2012, despite his courageous
fight, the efforts of countless medical personnel and the prayers of thousands,
Liam earned his wings while in the loving arms of his mommy and daddy.
Liam was loved by a huge family and he is survived
by:
His parents, Brody and
Whitney Lyon and the best big sister ever, Cheyanne (Cameron, Ok)
Grandparents: Grandma Nanci Tankersley, Ricky and
Trina Ward (Cameron), Bruce and Sandy Lyon (Santa Barbara, Ca)
Aunts: Jamie Ward and Cousins Ali, Jalen, Gage,
Tristyn (Cameron) and Amanda Lyon (Santa
Barbara)
Uncle Kyle
and Brittany Ward and Cousins Kylee and Isabella (Cameron); AJ & PJ.
Great Grandparents Paul and Joyce Tankersley and
Virginia and the late Ernest Ward (Cameron) and Hazel Lyon (Santa Barbara)
Great Aunts and Uncles: Susan and Dale Pickle and 2nd Cousin Ashlee Pickle
(Houston, Tx); Paul and Lori Tankersley
and 2nd Cousins Jennifer &
Tracy Morris (Kaityln, Ashlyn, Brooklyn), Christopher and Tammy
Tankersley (Kaley, Chance, Breyden), Torey & Chris Howell (Cooper and Case)
and Zach Tankersley; Cathy and Jerry Bernstein and 2nd Cousin Heidi
Bernstein (Santa Clarita, Ca), Barbara Lyon (Santa Barbara), Star Essman
(Ventura, Ca), Dick Lyon (Grass Valley, Ca), and John Lyon (Dumfries, Va);
Wayne and Cissy Ward and 2nd Cousins
Chass Ward (Cassidy and Kelcee), Justin,
Dustin, Chad, Tanner and Mykayla;
Saundra and Jody Cox and 2nd Cousins Sharon & Robert (AJ,
Breanna, Skeeter), Karen & Bruce, Shane & Angie (Makayla, Wade, Ashley,
Emily), Shawn & Robin (Megan,
Austyn, Jaxyn, Addyson), Sandy (Taylor, Tyler), and Rocky (James David, Jacob, and
Kinley).
Honorary Family: Karen and Gerry Greathouse,
Amanda and Matthew Penny, Hillary Kokes, Nancy Box, Amy Roberts, Chris Hansen,
Ernie, Maria and Leonard Campos, Bryon and Bonnie Burns, Luke and Lindsay
Hoyhtya, Brother David and Alicia Kennedy.
Jane
Phillips Memorial
Hospital Coworker Family:
Judy, Lisa, Lori, Kelly, Kelli, Amanda, Deb, Pat, Brian, Stan, Anderson, Gary,
Ronda, Kathy, Kristen, Randy, Brad and Charles
Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Clinic Coworker
Family: Vikki, Cindy, Mel, Alina, Gabe & Amanda, Cherie and Ronnie, and
Jann
Design Support Services: Cindy Price
Westmont College Admission Office: Jodi, Dawn, Silvio, Lexi,
Maddie, Olympia,
Andrew, Pat, Jessica, Todd, Susan, Andrea, Laura, Candace, and Joyce
Donations may be made to a family support organization in Liam's honor at "I Love Liam Lyon" c/o Susan Pickle, 318 Waterford Way, Kemah, TX 77565