Roxanne Loriea Hood Lyons

Roxanne Loriea Hood Lyons, 69, of Vashon, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2026, on Kilpatrick Beach in Ireland, while starting a swim — one of her favorite things to do. She lived a life so full of exuberance, sparkle, laughter and joy that it overflowed onto everyone around her.

For details regarding her wake (August 5th) and celebration of life (August 8th) on Vashon Island, please see this website: https://roxannehoodlyons.vercel.app

She leaves behind her husband, Jarlath Lyons; daughter, Vivian Lyons; son, Grant Lyons; grandchildren, Kiera and Finney Lyons and son-in-law, Tanner Lyons. She is also survived by her sisters, Reneé (Walt) Schrader, Richenda (Bill) Richardson, and Rebecca Hood; her in-laws, Mary-Francis Lyons (Jim Roy), Rosalind Lyons, Martin Lyons (Mariska Polii), Regina Lyons (Theo Eicher), Daniel (Monica) Lyons, Jerome Lyons (Soe Tin Tun), Rob Davis, Merrill Lyons and Mary Gail Lyons; many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins; close friends and exchange students from around the world that she counted as family.

Roxanne was preceded in death by her parents; her step-brother, Glen Bailey III; mother-in-law, Lillian Lyons; father-in-law, Thomas Lyons; sister-in-law, Lillian Davis; brother-in-law, Thomas Lyons; cousin, Daniel Erikson; and her sister-in-spirit, Kelly Poe.