John Martin Lydon
AKA Big John and Hippie John
Passed away on December 17, 2020
John was born on December 31 st 1946. He was the 3 rd child of John and Mary Lydon. He was born and raised in Oakland CA. His young adult years were spent in the Bay area during many historic events. He had a wonderful love of nature. Many of his jobs were outside and in the mountains. Mining, Logging and sheep herding. He will be most remembered for his laughter, acceptance of all, and being a true believer that a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet.
He is survived by his older sister Martha Lydon O’Brien “his brother from another mother” Philip Laing Many nieces and nephews Francis Schmidt (Vera) John Michael Patrick Schmidt Mary Clark (Mike) Patty Brown (Eric) Kathleen Land (Bryan) Many great nieces and nephews. He shared a special bond with his great nephew Sammy aka “Shorty”
He is preceded in death by his loving parents and older brother Michael. He also has many furry companions waiting his arrival Tipco, Bobby, and Bandit to name a few.
Mountain People
There is a certain kind of Gratitude.
With mountain people folk.
It’s the way they greet a friend.
They’ve known from long ago.
A certain kind of peacefulness.
A smile without a joke.
A family kind of feeling.
Life with lots of hope.
An easiness in the morning.
While birds wake you in their own way.
A smile that makes you wonder.
Are you in Heaven by mistake?
John Martin Lydon