David Stanley Lydon

Lt Colonel David S. Lydon, USAF (Retired), of Colorado Springs, passed away on February 18, 2021, at the age of 84. Dave was born September 10, 1936 in San Diego, California, to Richard and Elizabeth Lydon.

He graduated from San Diego State University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts in Science, Math and Mechanical Engineering. Dave went on to join the U.S. Air Force serving as a meteorologist in the Air Weather Service. His assignments took him to South Korea; Riverside, CA; Berlin, Germany; Big Spring, TX; Washington D.C.; Azores; and Colorado Springs, CO. During his military career he earned his Master of Professional Meteorology from St. Louis University, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and achieved the rank of Lt Colonel.

Dave was married to Joan Carol Rietesel August 10, 1963, in Chesterton, Indiana. In 1980 Dave and Joan moved their family to Colorado Springs, CO where he retired from the Air Force two years later. He earned his Master of Arts degree in Computer Resource Management from Webster University and worked for Unisys Defense Systems as Senior Systems Test Analyst, and also worked for Hughes STX, and Northrop Grumman in satellite communications and networking. In 2007 he retired. He was a member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs, CO since 1982.

Dave enjoyed working on projects around the home, listening to music, boating on Lake Havasu, AZ, his daily Sudoku puzzle, and especially time with his family.

Dave is survived by his wife Joan (married 57 years); brother Stephen Lydon; son Benjamin Lydon (Paula); daughter Carrie Larson (Joel); daughter Susannah Barnes (Loren); and grandchildren Rosemary, Amanda, Sondra, Christopher, and Matthew. Predeceased was his son Matthew Lydon.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on March 25. He will rest at Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mailed to Colorado Springs Downtown Lions Club, 1419 N. Tejon, Colorado Springs CO 80907.