Thursday, April 16, 2015
My memories of Lyle are more than a pastor, he was a personal friend, before I even met him, I called the Trinity church on Middlebelt for a ride to church for me and my four young children. He sent, Margret, who was gracious and kind enough to come and get us. It was the beginning of a long friendship. They made me feel welcome and our children, too.
I think everyone was comfortable with Lyle, although he was educated far beyond most of us, there was never anything stilted about him. He was one of the first persons to come to our house, when our son, David, died, to comfort us. I think his attitude was one of the prime reasons that, my husband, Jack wasnt afraid to accept the call to the ministry.
I remember his laughing response to our son, Jim's, antics as he was growing up.
He set a great example for all who knew him. His daughter and son in law are following in the footsteps of their parents and I am sure he was pleased with them.
May God Bless his family and comfort them, knowing that he has entered God's Peace.
