Ronald G. Lytton passed away Wednesday, July 24th, 2019.

Born June 3rd, 1950 in the “NEW” hospital, the youngest of three children, Ron graduated from Sheridan High with the class of ‘68 and later enlisted in the US Navy in 1971. He was sent into active duty aboard the U.S.S. Point Defiance where he earned high regards as a Machinist Mate Third Class. He actively served in the Vietnam War until December of 1974 and was relieved of active duty before transferring to the Navy Reserves in San Diego, CA. Ron served 3 more years on board the U.S.S Denver before honorably discharging in January 1977. For his service, Ron received the National Defense Service Metal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Metal and the Bronze Star.

After his time in the service, Ron became a self-employed mechanic for the local Sheridan community. Ron was a man of many talents. When not at work you could find him water or snow skiing, dancing, playing darts, fishing, traveling or simply around the farm helping out his parents or enjoying a morning coffee and conversation.

His biggest passion in life was his airplanes and being a pilot. Many who knew him still make mention of his pilot skills and aircraft knowledge. Ron was even given special mention in Mark Smiley’s book, “Surviving the Bighorns,” where Ron’s unimaginable flying skills brought him the closest to rescuing Mark in the Little Goose during a search and rescue mission…one in which Ron was advised not to attempt!

Through the years there was always one constant about Ron (besides his mischievous ways)…that big boisterous, Ron Lytton, trademark laugh! That laugh gave him away every time, letting everyone near enough to hear it know he was close by. His laugh was uniquely his and I doubt we will ever hear another one quite like it!

Ron is preceded in death by his parents Ruth M. (Smallwood) and Everett R. Lytton.

He is survived by his son George J. Lytton, a brother Joe Lytton and wife Sue Lytton, a sister Shirley Weidt, 5 grandchildren A.J., Jordin, Miles, Bentley and Dallas Lytton, along with nieces and nephews.

An informal service will be held at the Bighorn Mountain Eagles Club at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 31st. American Legion Honor Guard presentation will be made followed by a 21 gun salute. Feel free to bring a writing of your favorite “Ron Lytton memory” for the family to keep in his memory.

The Sheridan Press - Aug. 3, 2019.