Nicky Lee “Nick” Tryon

A Memorial Mass for Nicky “Nick” Lee Tryon, 63, Lawrence will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Military Honors will follow the service.  He died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at his home.

Nick was born on July 18, 1949 in Lawrence, KS the son of Paulen and Verna (Pugh) Tryon.

Nick served in the US Army during Vietnam.  He was a machine operator at Hallmark Cards for 37 years.  He was a member of the VFW.

He married Ma.de Los Angeles Mota “Angie” on February 24, 1971 in El, Paso, Texas.  They later divorced.

Survivors include his mother, Verna Tryon, Lawrence; son, David Tryon, Lawrence; daughter, Haide Tryon, Kansas City, Brother, Thomas Tryon, Lawrence; sisters, Audrey Richeson, Baldwin, Twila Tryon, Kansas City and two grandchildren, Sara Angelica Castro and José David Tryon.  He was preceded in death by his father, Paulen Tryon.

Family will greet friends at 6 p.m. with a Parish Rosary recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. John’s School and may be sent in care of the mortuary.