John W. Lyndes
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John W. Lyndes

  • August 28, 1952 - August 8, 2012
  • Elyria, Ohio
  • ALS Association
    2500 E 22nd St # 102
    Cleveland, OH 44115
  • Elyria Little League
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“Dearest Sue, Andrea and Zac, Although I just met your Father John once at your wedding in Las Vegas I will always have a very special place for...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Lois Newman - Phoenix, AZ

“Sue, Andrea, and Eric, i am so sorry for your loss. I remember his smile and how great a dad he was as you grew up at Ely. You are all in my...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Eileen Knoble - Avon, OH

“Sue and family I am so sorry for your lose. John was a good man. I worked at EMC with him since 1987, I never heard a cruel or demeaning word come...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Sally Guinn - Grafton, OH

“Dear Sue, Andrea & Eric, We offer our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your entire family at the loss of your sweet husband & father, John. Over...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Helen & Tom Asimou - OH - friends

“Sue and Family, so sorry to hear of John's passing, you have my deepest sympathy, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Gretchen Barcus - PA - friend

“Being 20 years older, unfortunately I didn't get to know John. However his family stopped to see us on Markwood St in Worthington when he was a boy...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Richard H (Dick) Lyndes - OH

“So sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family. He will be missed by so many! Jamie L. Figula ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Jamie Figula - Elyria, OH

“John was a great person to work with. You could always count on him to make you laugh. I haven' seen him for years but I know he will be missed by...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Tena Archie (Lafferty) - Edgewood, NM

“John's smiling face will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and always. Ed & Lisa Ault Jared...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Lisa Ault - Elyria, OH


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John W. Lyndes, 59, of Elyria, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Elyria Memorial Hospital following a two-year struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
John was born August 28, 1952 in Berea to the late Orville "Pat" Lyndes and Margaret (nee Wagner) Lyndes, North Ridgeville. He married Susan Balog September 15, 1979 in North Ridgeville.
John is lovingly survived by his wife, Sue; children, Andrea (Zac) Horning, Lorain and Eric (Allie) Lyndes, Grafton; brother, Al (Shirley) Lyndes, Beaver Falls, Pa.; and sister Marge (Ray) Cooney, Avon.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Adam Lyndes.
John worked in machine repair maintenance at EMC Precision for more than 20 years. He also donated time to work on machines at the Lorain County JVS. In his free time, John enjoyed hunting, trapping, camping (especially at Pymatuning), and restoring old vehicles. He also served as a Boy Scout leader and coached all of his children's sports. John will be remembered for his joy-filled, positive nature, for the smile he always seemed to share with others and for his enduring strength. He was a wonderful husband and father and will be deeply missed.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday from 5-8 p.m. in the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, where funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2012. Burial will follow at Fields Cemetery, North Ridgeville.
Memorials are suggested to the Elyria Little League or the ALS Association.