Lou and I were house techs at Ginna together for nine years. He taught me what I know about covering refuel, primary chemistry, and lots of other things.
We always worked the night shift together every outage, smoking cigars in the HP office and eating canned sardines, smoked oysters and kippers.
He was hilarious.
Louis was from Idaho Falls, Idaho. He took care of his brother, who was mentally retarded, after the death of his father. There was no doubt that he was a good son and brother and that he loved his brother very much.
He was also a good body and fender man. Had his own shop for a long time.
Louis Lyons was one of those memorable characters that make a career such a rich life experience. I'll miss him.
May God take him and keep him in eternal peace.
So long, Louie.