Lyle Lieurance

Lyle Dean Lieurance, 58, of Pomona, KS passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 27, 1963 in Eureka, KS the son of Verle “Pee Wee” Dean Lieurance and Alice Marie (Larkin) Lieurance.  He grew up in Severy, KS and graduated from West Elk High School in Howard, KS. He later attended the Independence Community College for a short time in Independence, KS.

He married Christina Marie (Benjamin) Lieurance in 1995. They later divorced. 

Lyle began working in the oil fields near Severy, KS before moving to Dallas, TX where he began a long career in the Auto Body Collision industry. He currently worked as an Auto Body Technician for the McCarthy Auto Group in Olathe, KS.

Lyle was known for working hard but also enjoyed making memories by clowning around. Sometimes he would do flips at a spur of the moment or dress in bright colored clothing for formal occasions. He also enjoyed collecting hats and tools. He was an avid sports fan that enjoyed NASCAR, Chiefs Football, and Jayhawk Basketball. He lived life to its fullest by spending time traveling and making memories with his daughter, Jenny, on a regular basis.

Mr. Lieurance was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew, Kenneth Chad Burrus; an aunt, Vada Jewell Call; an uncle, Ervin Kent Lieurance; and his faithful companion German Shepherd, Hoss.

Surviving family includes his daughter, Jennifer “Jenny” Lynn Lieurance of Topeka, KS; an adoptive daughter, Tanya Marie Jobe of Lawrence, KS; an adoptive son, Phillip Scott Lieurance of Emporia, KS; two brothers, Aaron Lee Lieurance and Virginia Quintana of Ottawa, KS and Larry Allen Lieurance of Golden, CO; two sisters, Karen Jane Redlin and husband, Steven of Ottawa, KS and Denise Eileen Lieurance of Iola, KS; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Lyle’s life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, 325 S. Hickory, Ottawa, KS 66067. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. before the service hour. Memorial contributions may be sent in c/o the Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067.

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