Background
Lyon, Richard was born on July 14, 1923 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Norman Morais and Ruth (Hollis) Lyon.
Lyon, Richard was born on July 14, 1923 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Norman Morais and Ruth (Hollis) Lyon.
Bachelor of Engineering, Yale University, 1944; Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1953.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1944. Advanced through grades to Rear Admiral Sea, Air, Land, 1974. Served with Scout and Raider in Pacific and China, World World War II.
Underwater Demolition Team 5 in Korea. Recalled to active duty as deputy chief Naval Reserve New Orleans, 1978-1981. With Bull Frog, 1978.
Member Chief Naval Operations Reserve Affairs Advisory Board, 1978-1981. Executive vice president National Association Employee Benefits, Newport Beach, California, 1981-1990. Member Board Control, United States Naval Institute, 1978-1981.
President Civil Service Commission, San Diego County, 1990, Oceanside Unified School Board, 1991. Mayor City of Oceanside, 1992-2000.
President board of trustees Children's Hospital Orange County, 1965, 72. Member National Association Securities Dealers (registered principal), Newport HarborYacht Club, Oceanside Yacht Club, Rotary (Anaheim, California president 1966).
Married Cynthia Gisslin, August 8, 1975. Children: Patricia, Michael, Sean. Children by previous marriage: Mary, Edward, Sally, Kathryn, Patrick (deceased), Susan.