Elvina J. Lyman

Elvina June Lyman passed away on March 25, 2019 at the age of 97 after 5 days of Hospice care. She was born on a farm near Long Island, Kansas to Grace and Leonard Short. She moved to Lincoln, NE at the age of 4. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1939 and later received her teaching degree from the University of NE - Omaha. She taught school at Westside District 66 in Omaha and was beloved by her kindergarten and second grade students and parents. Elvina was a beautiful person both inside and out. She loved sewing, baking, quilting, nurturing flowers (especially violets and orchids), camping, and reading, and she could play piano by ear and read music. She belonged to First-Plymouth Church and was active in many clubs including First-Plymouth Circle 3, Garden Club, Rose Society, Wachiska Audubon Society, Quilters group, Gateway Vista Book Club and Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. She volunteered with Camp Fire Girls for many years.

Elvina is survived by her two daughters, Candace Margolin (James Moore), Penny Larsen (Jim); four grandchildren and their spouses - Jenna Margolin Filor (John), Joshua Margolin (Yolanda), Nicholas Larsen (Ronnie Wei), Cynthia Larsen Tedore (Kevin); and six great grandchildren - Jess Larsen, Will Larsen, Kai Larsen, Celia Filor, Elijah Margolin, and Layla Margolin.

Elvina was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Edwin D. Lyman, her parents, her sister, Ruth Marble, and her brother, Leonard Short Jr.

A celebration of life and luncheon afterwards is planned at First-Plymouth Congregational Church for May 24 at 11 o'clock. Elvina was a peacemaker beloved by all. May her dear soul rest in peace.

Elvina requested memorials be sent to First-Plymouth Preschool scholarship fund or First- Plymouth diaconate fund.