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Lyle was born on November 6, 1947 in Yakima, WA to parents Norman and Hazel Sylling. He passed away after a short battle with cancer on August 28, 2009. He met his wife of 42 years when they were only 8 years old. They were best friends growing up and at 16 they became engaged and at 19 got married.
In November of 1965 he joined the Navy serving in the "Mobile Construction Battalion 10" also known as the "SeaBees". He enlisted in Reno, NV and volunteered for 3 tours of duty in the Vietnam War. During Vietnam he was awarded a National Defense medal, a Fleet Marina Force Combat Insignia, a Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star Navy unit commendation ribbon and a Vietnam campaign medal with a device. In November 1971 he received an "Honorable Discharge" from the Navy.
After leaving the Navy he worked as a civil service worker, a police officer, a butcher, a firefighter at the Yakima Firing Center, Sunnyside-Zillah Irrigation District, Washington Beef of Yakima working in the receiving dept. unloading swing box and he retired from the City of Zillah city crew which he loved working at the most of all. While working for the City of Zillah he was awarded "City Employee of the Year" for 2 years in a row in 1997-1998.
Lyle and Judy got married in Venice, CA in 1967. In 1969 they welcomed their first son Robbie in Oxnard, CA. In 1971 they welcomed their second son Norman in Los Angeles, CA. In 1974 they returned to Washington state making their home in Zillah. In 1975 they welcomed their daughter Irene into their home when they opened up their home to foster children. They had over 90 kids in a six year period.
Lyle is survived by his wife of 42 years Judy of Zillah, sons Robbie and wife Jeanie of Selah, Norman and wife Christina of Yakima, daughter Irene of Yakima, mother in law Flora and husband Jim of Yakima, brothers Gary of North Dakota and Wayne and wife Trudy of Outlook, sister Wanda of Zillah, brother in law Bobby and wife Karen of Union Gap, sister in laws Linda of Zillah and Debbie and her husband Dennis of Selah, grandchildren Micheal and Andrew of Yakima, Susan and Ashley of Zillah and Mason of Yakima, great grandchild Abbigail of Yakima, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father Norman and mother Hazel.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at the Zillah Baptist church. Condolences can be sent at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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He was my brother, and he will be missed.
Gary & Maureen Sylling
Minot ND.
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Thank you Lyle for all you have helped me with in my life. There is so much you did to help me. You have been in my life since I was a baby, you allowed me to stay with you and my sister through all my ups and downs in life. You & Judy were there for me, if I needed a shoulder or something built. Lyle & Judy are the best sister and brother anyone could have. And I say brother because he was a big brother to me, not just a brother-in-law.
Love you Lots.
Your Sister,
Debbie
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To the Sylling family,
This has been a hard year for you all and my heart goes out to you. With Dave Fergus passing and now Lyle, life seems to suck a lot right now. Wanda, soon the sun will come out for you and your family. Hang in there and I'll see you soon.
Love Colleen Hall
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Lyle was a great guy to work with the short time I was with the City of Zillah, he taught me how to read water meters, and play dice with "the guys". He will surely be missed by all that knew him. Every time I saw him driving around I would give him a big wave!!
Cindy VanderMeulen
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Judy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lyle is gone, but will remain in our hearts forever. Love, Dolly Meyer and Family
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