Carolyn Lyons, 79, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on December 6th of complications stemming from her battle with colon cancer.

Carolyn was born on February 16, 1945, of Graydon and Grace Engle in Detroit Lakes, MN. She grew up on the family farm in Frazee, MN and after high school moved to Minneapolis. She wed Warren Lyons and went on to have 3 children, Dean, Tanya and Tim. She spent her life in Minneapolis where she worked, raised her children and was active at the James Ballentine VFW where Warren was a member. Carolyn lost Warren in 2015.

Carolyn is also preceded in death by her parents Graydon and Grace, brothers Alfred and Boyd and grandson Tristan. She is survived by her brother Donovan, sister Sylvia and her three children Dean, Tanya and Tim.

Services will be at 12:00 on January 4, 2024, at The Salvation Army – Noble Worship and Community Center. 10011 Noble Parkway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to VFW of the United States.