Lyris Kay Meints was born in Plymouth, Nebraska on December 27th, 1938. She was the youngest of 4 children of Arthur and Grace (Sykes) Germer. Lyris graduated from Plymouth High School in 1956. She married Harlan Meints on December 27th 1956 on her 18th Birthday. Harlan and Lyris created a loving home together and raised 4 boys - Dennis, Tim, Joel, and Steve. She left this world with 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She is proceeded in death by her brother Robert, her father, her mother and her husband.
Lyris passed on to heaven peacefully this last Saturday, July 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.
Lyris was a vibrant, and charismatic soul who was always there to support and love so many throughout her life. She carried on her hearty pioneer spirit, soft caring heart, and Midwestern values to her family. She will be dearly missed by the family and friends she left behind.