"My prayers are with you and your family, Ernie Blank Jr."
In loving memory of
Lyle Green
January 10, 2012
Lyle Douglas Green, son of Roy Orsen and Mable Dorothy (Dahlgren) Green, was born on May 20, 1948 in Hamburg, Iowa. He passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 on the family farm north of Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 63 years, 7 months, 21 days.
The Green family lived on a farm north of Imogene at the time of Lyle's birth. In 1950 the family moved to Sioux City, Iowa before moving back to Shenandoah in 1951. In 1952, they purchased the family farm north of Shenandoah where Lyle would reside the majority of his life. Lyle attended the Shenandoah Community Schools graduating with the Shenandoah High School Class of 1966.
On February 7, 1968, Lyle was drafted into the Army during Vietnam. He was stationed at Fort Louis in Washington. He received the National Defense and Sharpshooter Rifle Medals. Following his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Lyle worked for J. C. Penney's in Shenandoah. When Penney's closed he immediately began working for Bernie's Gambles Store. He continued in the same position when the business was later sold and became Shenandoah Home Furnishings. Lyle worked on Main Street for over 40 years.
In 1989, Lyle moved back to the farm to care for his mother, Mable. He cared for her for over 23 years until her recent passing in October of 2011.
Preceding Lyle in death were his parents. Survivors include his two brothers, Ronald Green and his wife Kathy and Curtis Green all of Shenandoah; sister, Atoya Oliver and her husband Steve of Sac City, Iowa; 16 nieces and nephews; 17 great nieces and nephews; and innumerable friends and loved ones.
Tributes
"We were so sorry to hear of Lyle's death. I worked with Lyle at Penneys for several years. He was always dependable and willing to help. Shenandoah has lost a real treasure. Gary and Carrell Windecker, Folsom, CA"
"To the Green family, I was so sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. I have so many memories of your family, riding the bus together, school, etc. Lyle was such a good guy. I think I saw him at nearly every event in Shenandoah and he was always so friendly. He kept me updated on all of you and loved you all. You are all in my prayers."
"We miss you. Love, Joseph, Mary, Josh, Lauren, Caleb and Rebekah"
"To Lyle's family...... Your brother was a very special fellow......he was always so kind to me.....I never heard him say a bad word about anyone......and even thought I haven't lived in Sheandoah for a very long time I would occasionally see him on visits "home".....I enjoyed seeing his smiling face. The last time I saw him was at "Simpson's Cafe" eating with your mother.....we had a nice visit..and as usual...he was so kind and courteous. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a 5-Star fellow, for sure. Sincerely, Karen May Sislo..... a classmate of Lyle's"
"I'm sorry to hear about Lyle. I remember many good times spent with Lyle and Eddie Blank when I was growing up. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your familly."
"Atoya and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time."
"Lyle will be missed so much. In these later years I would always stop and see him at the store. He would make sure he told me any news he knew of our classmates. He would not gossip about town, just "catch me up" on members of our class. He loved us like family, and he viewed it important to share news and/or concern to keep us as a tight group. He also was so proud and excited to tell me he could retire and it was time to have fun. He was a kind dear man. We will all miss Lyle. "
"I'm saddened to hear of Lyle's passing. Lyle was a steady supporter of the Shenandoah community - one who could be counted on. Lyle also was one of the strongest supporters of our SHS Class of '66. He's a fellow class member who chose to remain in Shenandoah and who made the community his permanent home. I always would look Lyle up when I returned to Shen, and he was always welcoming and ready to talk and socialize. When our class had our five-year reunions, Lyle was unfailingly involved with the arrangements. I'm so sorry for your loss. Those of us who knew Lyle will truly miss him! Larry Danforth (Shen High Class of '66) Herndon, Virginia"
"Lyle was truly the kindest gentlest person I have ever met. He will be missed by so many people, both in Shenandoah and by those of us that have moved away. I saw Lyle every time we came back for a visit, and My mother would tell me that when she would see Lyle he always ask how I was and to tell me hi. I am sure he kept track of all of his class mates. It was a honor to know him. I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful family member Coleen Northrop"
"Our thoughts and prayers to the family. I have known the Green family for years. Lyle was one of the nicest people I have ever meet. I will miss talking to him and seeing him on Main Street. Lyle will be missed by many. Lyle was the true meaning of a good, decent person. Rest in peace, Lyle. You will not be forgotten."
"Lyle was a classmate of mine. He was a very unique man - unforgetable. All sorts of people would stop in to have a chat and catch-up on classmates and most of the rest of Shenandoah...he knew everything. He will be missed."
"Jan & I send our condolences to Lyle's family and his special friends. He was our man-on-the-street contact in Shenandoah for latest news and gossip. And his periodic evening telephone calls kept us up-to-date on the happenings in a wonderful community in the true heartland of America. We'll miss Lyle's gentle smile, his positive outlook and his warm friendship. Rest in peace my friend, Mike Swenson"
"So sorry to hear of Lyle's death--always enjoyed seeing Lyle at our class reunions--the Class of '66 we certainly miss him!"
"Atoya, I'm so sorry to have learned about the tragic loss of your brother Lyle. Your in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow."
"Ron and family, We were so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers"
"I was so very sorry to hear of Larry's death. Over the years he has been so good to my mother, Doris Perry, who lives in Shenandoah. He set up her flatscreen TV in her apartment and helped her on more than one occasion when she wasn't sure about something with the TV. Larry and Mom often visited at the downtown cafe. I think he had a soft spot for elders like my mother. Such a sweet man that will surely be missed by the entire community. I wish you my heartfelt sympathy in this profound loss. Deborah Schoenfelder, Iowa City"
"We the Parman's&Schaper&Hummel family press our great sympathy toward the family of Lye green we are so sorry to hear about his passing we have all know him for years when he help deliver our appliance from gambles and his cheerful smile he was always a hard working labor man and he be miss by all who know him well god bless you and his family Harold Elvis parman/Marilyn kay parman/terry ann schaper/Brian&Lisa Hummel and the girls"
"So sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with family. Jeannine Campbell Broermann Tarkio"
"So so sorry to hear of this accident...please accept my condolences and prayers for the family....he will be missed"
"Lyle was a great friend. ..He will be truely missed... Our thoughts and prayers are with the Green Family. God Bless!"
"For David-So sorry for the loss of your Uncle. My condolences to you and your family"
"I was deeply saddened in hearing of Lyles passing. Lyle was a student of mine in the early 60's. We became very good friends and I had great respect for him and his work ethic. He was a friend to everyone including our son Mark who worked with him at Sac & Sav. The community has lost a fine citizen. Our prayers are with the family. Sincerely, Bill, Jan & Mark"