"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be,so he put his arms around you,and whispered "come with me". With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away,although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating,you're now at a peaceful rest,God broke our hearts to prove to us,He only takes the best."
In loving memory of
Lyman D. Dickens
February 17, 1950 - April 4, 2010
BRITT - Lyman D. Dickens, 60, of Britt, died Sunday (April 4, 2010) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with Pastor David Mosher officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Lyman Daniel Dickens, the son of Lyman and Charlotte (Riley) Dickens, was born February 17, 1950 at Sioux City, Iowa. He attended school at Sioux City Heelan. Lyman served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for Cargill Kitchen Solutions in Mason City. Lyman enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, grilling and his annual camping expedition with his much loved granddaughter, Jamie. Every occasion has created a story to be retold for years to come.
He was a member of the Edwin Jante VFW Post 5515 in Garner.
Lyman is survived by his two children, Jennifer Carpenter and her daughter, Jamie, of Britt and Luke Dickens of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Michelle (Mark) Bonnstetter of Algona; two brothers, Richard (Danielle) Dickens of Marietta, CA and Stephen (Jennifer) Plummer of Council Bluffs; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents.
Tributes
"Dad, I just want to tell you that I miss you alot already. You were a huge impact on Jamie's and my life. I will carry the memories that we had forever. I miss you daddy-o. Someday we will be together again but until then we must go our seperate ways, however memories will last forever. I LOVE YOU DADDY-O!"
"Dad, I miss you now and always will. You were there for me when others were not. The lessons you taught me and the moments we spent together i will cherish until eternity. It is because of you i am able to change my life for the better. You were and are an important part of my sobriety. The strength and selflessness you have shown these past two years alone inspire me to be a better person. I love you so much Dad! "
"I will miss you Lyman, Thanks for being such a good influence in my life, You helped make me the man I am today, I love you Bro !!!"
"You and your family will always be in my prayers. The grace of God will always be by your side. "
"I miss you already Unc. I'm so glad we got to see you and Jamie in December. I will always remember our great fishing expeditions. I love you Unc!"
"Jenni, Jamie and Luke I am so sorry about your loss, He was a great man. You are in our thoughts. April and Keri Lowell"
"We go way back a long way, Lyman, can still remember us hunting when you were around 13. Spent most of my time cleaning your shot gun after you had fallen in the snow. I love you nephew and will miss you terribly. Russ "
"Steve we are so sorry for your brother loss. Also for your many losses you have had in this last year. Our thought and prayers are with you, and your family. Rick and Jackie Ogg "
"I love you and miss you Unc. Can't imagine that I won't hear your voice or see your name in my emails. Heaven has itself one amazing new angel. You're in my heart and in my prayers. God bless!"
"Wish I could be there Luke. Your in our thoughts and prayers."