Leonard James Hyatt

LEONARD JAMES “JIMMY” HYATT, 81, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 21, 1937 in Canyonville, Oregon to Ed and Alice Hyatt. Jimmy, as his family called him, enjoyed hunting, fishing, family outings and get togethers. He loved working on cars and kept them spotless. Jimmy also loved watching sporting events involving his children and grandchildren. Jimmy loved the Lord. He was always known for having a smile on his face. Jimmy retired from Hanna Nickel and went to work at Roseburg Lumber and retired in 2000. Survivors include his wife Linda and they would have celebrated 59 years on May 25th;  daughters Connie (Mark) Steen and Terri (Jason) Schuyler; sisters Rose Peach and Loretta Clark; grandchildren Lindsay Lewis, Michael Blankenship and Kim Wilcox; great grandchildren Blake Lewis, Fox Lewis and Desmond Wilcox. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Alice Hyatt; brothers Robert and Bernard; sisters Velma Fromong and Helen Staggs. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm within the grounds of Roseburg Memorial Gardens. Hospice Chaplain Andrew Sagayam will officiate. The family would like to thank Ruthie Greer, his hospice nurse, who took such good care of him. Please visit www.wilsonschapeloftherosesfh.com to leave the family fond memories and condolences. Wilson’s Chapel of the Rose is in charge of arrangement.
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