Lyman "Pete" T. Bond Jr.

Lyman T. “Pete” Bond, Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2023. Pete was diagnosed with glioblastoma in February 2021. He leaves behind his wife and dear friend, Sandra Bond; his son, Troy Bond (Elise) and his daughter, Tracy Maggio (Pete); two step-sons: Bryan Balcitis (Tabitha) and Marc Balcitis (Kaydie), and two step-daughters, Jacqueline Barker (Mike) and Alyssa Peters (Paul); sixteen grandchildren: Ericka Lew (Charlie), Tony, Charles, Aiden, Colton, Emily, Nolan, Colin, Madison, Mallory, Elizabeth, Cameron, Isabelle, Logan, Austyn, Jaxson, and one great-granddaughter, Petie Mae. All of these he loved and touched deeply. Pete was born on February 19, 1954, in Hammond, Indiana, the oldest son of the late Pete and Ginx Bond. His siblings include: Patti Jordin (Mike), Judy Bandel (Dane), Barbara Evans (Ken), Robin Krajnik (Jim), the late Mary Ellen, Vicki Lovejoy (Rick), Peggy Kinney (Mark), Jeff Bond (Silvana), Gary Bond (the late Kathy), and Debbie Bond (Neil). Pete was also blessed with numerous nieces and nephews. Pete grew up in a large but close-knit family with much love, teasing, laughter and a love for God which continued throughout his life. Pete graduated from Morton Senior High School and went to work with his dad at Youngstown Sheet and Tube (LTV Steel Mill) and later worked for the Boys and Girls Clubs in Lake and Porter County, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing, tennis, reading and crossword puzzles. He also loved spending time with and spoiling his children and grandchildren. He loved attending church and singing on the praise team, and he was always witnessing to others. He said, after he was diagnosed with his brain cancer, that his mission was to lead as many people to Christ as he could. There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Pete on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 12 p.m. at South Lake Nazarene Church, a Church for the region, 7355 East 81st Avenue (U.S. 30), Crown Point, Indiana. Sandy welcomes friends, family and those hearts were touched by Pete. Pastor Michael Triem will be officiating the service starting at noon, with a funeral luncheon following. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated for South Lake Church of Nazarene, Crown Point, IN, 46307. The Boys and Girls Clubs in Northwest Indiana, or Dunes Hospice in Valparaiso, IN.

Lyman "Pete" T. Bond Jr.

February 6, 1954 - September 30, 2023