Jeffrey Glenn Lyon

Jeffrey Glenn Lyon - 1958 March 28 to 2014 Feb 22. - Executive Vice President of National Mortgage Company. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Friday, Feb. 28th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Stafford Hills Club East, 5916 SW Nyberg Lane , Tualatin. For further information connect to the Book of Memories at: www.cornwellcolonial.com.Jeff was born in Newcastle, N.B., Canada where he lived until age 3. In 1961 he moved to the U.S. with his now deceased parents: father Glenn Lyon and mother Eleanor Lyon. He was a very active child, building a go cart with his dad and becoming the terror of the neighborhood. Dad named him "Turmoil" and it fit.As a teenager, his love of fun and speed continued to grow. He enjoyed his years at Lake Oswego High, graduating in 1976 with his close buddies Rick, Mark and Jeff. He was an accomplished musician with a natural ear for music and enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. He assisted dad building his own ski boat in the early 70's. It had to go fast and it did! His love of water continued with numerous boats for water skiing, pleasure and sailing. Jeff's adventures continued as a pilot and later a partnership with brother Jim in owning a Christmas tree farm. He attended classes at U of O and graduated from Portland State University with a BA in Finance. He was licensed as a Securities Broker. Early in his career he spent time as a loan underwriter and real estate analyst for the Real Estate Investment Department of Travelers Insurance Companies.Jeff, now Executive Vice President, Loan officer, Secretary and Director, joined Q10 National Mortgage Co. in 1985. Jeff was the heart and soul of this company that he helped grow from 7 employees to 22 employees with 2 offices. In addition to mortgage loan production, Jeff was responsible for overseeing technology and the private loan program. He was consistently a top producer in the company and helped manage the company with his colleague, Maureen Huntley. Jeff represented his company at conferences held by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. In 2011 Broadview CTL Capital awarded him the honor of â??Outstanding Production'. Gold Sachs honored him with a certificate â??Largest Mix Use Deal in 2012'.Jeff married Molly Aden in 1987 and became the proud father of twin sons Alex and Nick. They were the apple of his eye and he enjoyed many activities with them whether playing his trumpet, boating, fishing, flying or target shooting. He and Molly divorced in 2013. Always ready to host friends and family, he could barbecue a fantastic steak. Jeff was one of those people who would do anything to help a friend or family member. And by his side stood his faithful dog, Riley, a Cavalier King Charles. He had so many plans for the future.Jeff is survived by his sons Nicholas Lyon and Alexander Lyon, brother Jim Lyon, sister-in-law Angela Lyon, sister Patricia Sharp, brother-in-law Doug Sharp, nephew Jon Holladay and wife Melissa (children Lilly and Genevieve), nieces Jill Lyon and Kristine Lyon, ex-wife Molly Lyon, and dear friend Mike Dorman.Family, friends and business associates are invited to a Celebration of Life for Jeff on Friday, February 28th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Stafford Hills Club East, 5916 SW Nyberg Lane, Tualatin. Donations in Jeff's honor can be sent to The College of Business at either Portland State University or the University of Oregon.Jeff's unexpected death occurred during his sleep three days after foot surgery. The family appreciates the services of the Cornwell Colonial Chapel in Wilsonville in caring for Jeff after his passing. We will forever miss our family â??spark'â?¦.Feel no guilt in laughter, he'd know how much you careâ?¨Feel no guilt in laughter, he'd know how much you care.â?¨Feel no sorrow in a smile that he is not here to share.â?¨You cannot grieve forever; he would not want you to.â?¨He'd hope that you could carry on the way you always do.â?¨So, talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared,â?¨The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared.â?¨Let memories surround you, a word someone may sayâ?¨Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day,That brings him back as clearly as though he were still here,And fills you with the feeling that he is always near.â?¨For if you keep those moments, you will never be apartâ?¨And he will live forever locked safely within your heart.Author UnknownStafford Hills ClubTualatin, Oregon

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Jeffrey Glenn Lyon

March 28, 1958 - February 22, 2014