Dorothy Lyman
October 13, 1924 ~ April 3, 2019
Dorothy 'Dode' Pearl (Funkey) Lyman passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019, at the age of 94 at her memory care residence under the compassion of the Meth-Wick community in NW Cedar Rapids and, in recent days, the care of Hospice of Mercy. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Ivan Nienhaus. Visitation: 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a vigil service beginning at 2 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery Cedar Rapids.
On October 13, 1924, Dode was born into a home of joy and laughter with her parents Ernest W. and Pearl M. Funkey and older sisters Elizabeth (Sovern,) Lucille (Johnson) and Patricia (Brennan) at 1812 Bever Avenue in Cedar Rapids. It was in this place of warmth and fun she awaited the return of her World War II soldier, Hubert 'Bud' Lyman and for their marriage on January 14, 1946 in Immaculate Conception Church. Their full life of 64 years together only amplified her joyous path. Dode and Bud's relationship throughout those years was a glowing model of married love for all who knew them and were fortunate enough to share in their happiness together.
Bud preceded Dode in death in March of 2010 but, whether due to their enduring love, the depth of their common spirituality or the early days of her Alzheimer's disease, for Dode, Bud never left. To her, they simply continued to share their days in a slightly less complicated way. No one could or would discourage her from that reality.
Many of those afflicted with her illness experience increasing unhappiness, and even uncharacteristic angst. Not Dode. She was cheerful, always. Though her waking moments in recent days were brief, they inevitably included a smile or even a 'Funkey' chuckle. She was a simply a joy to be around every single moment of her life.
Dode committed herself to both helping and creative endeavors during her lifetime. These activities included many years as a dedicated Mercy Cedar Rapids volunteer as well as volunteering through her parish to provide funeral meals for grieving families. She also became a happy painter in later years finding her work displayed in homes of family and friends.
Dode's joy survives through her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They include sons Charles W. (Chuck) Lyman of Middletown RI, and Gary A (Bronwyn) Lyman of Cebolla, NM; grandchildren Joshua Lyman, Jessi (Tim) Gerak, Joanne (Duffy)Snell, Jennifer (Jaime) Giraud and Kyle (Larissa) Lyman; and nine great grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the Meth-Wick Endowment Fund.
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Our deepest sympathies to the families of Dode Lyman. Our mother Norma also lived at MethWick when Dode was there. Even though I would stop after work every night to see my mom, I would always try to stop and have a little chat with Dode. I loved to see her smile and we’d have a laugh or two. It always made me smile when she would see a baby or a toddler, or kids in general, she would just gush with love and smiles. You could tell that was one of her greatest joys. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. Sincerely, The Kirby and William’s families