Obituary of Gayle A. Lyman

Gayle Lyman, age 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Manchester, Iowa, at 3 pm. Gayle was born on March 19, 1923, at the family farm near Manchester, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Becker) Lyman. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1940. Gayle then began her career as a secretary for State Crippled Children’s Services, going to clinics around the state with Dr. Ponseti and other Orthopedists. When the VA Hospital opened in 1952, she became secretary to the Chief of Staff until her retirement in 1987. Gayle enjoyed bird watching, nature, photography, traveling, music and crossword puzzles. She was a gentle, kind and caring person and valued her relationships with her friends. Visits with her 3 years old friend, Joonie Paudel brought her great joy. Gayle was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church. She is lovingly remembered by her niece, Jane Sandhagen; nephew, Jerry (Sheila) Sandhagen and their children Cory and Megan. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, June Sandhagen; brother-in-law, Jim Sandhagen and niece, Judy Sandhagen. Thank you to the dedicated staff at Briarwood Healthcare Center, Essence of Life Hospice, and to Dr. Nick Butler and Dr. Rachel Butler at UIHC for their kindness, care and support for Gayle. To share a thought, memory or condolence with Gayle’s family, please visit the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com