Tina Miranda

I met Lynne at Burger King in 1976. We were the first crew to open the restaurant and we had the best time working together. She was fun to work with and was always "on task". Even though I professed thatI could wrap up a whopper faster than she could, she really "beat" me and her wrap job was always neater! We continued onto CSUS and remained friends. Visits to her family home in Sacramento were always a treat and I spent many hours there laughing and enjoying the stories from her mom and dad... I remember one road trip we took to Monterey (with Debbie Gonsalves) and we had passed up the exit on the highway. Well, I wanted to make a u-turn on the highway, but Lynne would not let me (something about breaking the law...). I didn't make the u-turn, but we laughed and laughed about the arguing we were doing (or was it Lynne wanted to make the u-turn and I was yelling at her!!!). Even when she left Sacramento for the East Bay, we kept in touch and I traveled down there many weekends for fun and adventure. I was fortunate to be a bridesmaid in her "beautiful" wedding and still remember an "enchanted evening".While we lost touch for many years, we finally connected again, and it was like there was no break in our conversation. My heart is saddened having to write this, but it is also uplifted because a "true" angel is going home... all my love to you and your family... I'm a phone call away....

Sarah Anderson

Dear Lynne

I was so blessed to have you as my neighbor for about 10 years but more importantly you have become my dear friend - someone I can count on to do anything for me or my family. Our kids grew up together and you have played a huge role in shaping my kids lives I dont know if you remember, but we were always in competition for being the meanest mom on the block. One day our kids will thank us, and realize that the mean moms like us are the good moms - the ones who truly care. Your kids were the reason you lived you were such an advocate for them and for many other kids like mine too you really care about kids. Ill never forget how mesmerized our kids were when Santa showed up at your house and knew so many secrets about them, and Ill always cherish the memories of countless Christmas Eves together, going to church and then going back to one of our houses for dessert Lynne, you and the kids are like family to me, and I hope in your honor that we will always try to continue this tradition of Christmas Eves together. I also remember 4th of July barbecues at Camarones Place - the bike parades, the never-ending kids talent shows, the treasure hunts and Big Marks illicit fireworks.

Lynne, I've always admired your brutal honesty, and will never forget when you told me that I ranked as the second worse driver you knew. Despite this fact, you were still willing to take your life in your hands again and again when I took you out to lunch or drove you to an appointment. After running a couple of red lights, you decided that if the cancer didn't get you first, my driving probably would we laughed so hard, didn't we? Lynne, I love that about you - you always got our dry British sense of humor and through all you've been through, you still manage to have a joke and a laugh. In the 13 years I've known you, and even in these past couple of years when things got really tough, you rarely ever complained your positive attitude and strong faith in God has been, and always will be, such an inspiration to me.

Lynne you have touched so many lives you have always given so much to others and now over the last couple of years you have had the spiritual maturity to let us be blessed by helping you. Lynne, you have a light inside you that shines so brightly and this faith in God is contagious. I stand in awe of your courage, your strength and your faith. Lynne you have put my life into perspective these past couple of years any time I felt like complaining, I had only to think of you and what you were going through and I would be down on my knees counting my blessings. Since that day on September 11th when we had lunch together and you shared your sad news with me, you have run a hard, long race - you never gave up and you took all of us along with you on this amazing race and now you have finished well my friend. It is time for you to pass off the baton and run across the finish line into Gods loving arms and hear Him say, Well done, good and faithful servant, well done! Lynne, I want to applaud you and give you a standing ovation! Thank you for inspiring me to be a better person and to know God more deeply. Thank you for your honesty, your wise advice, your listening ear, your caring heart, your sweet spirit, but above all your friendship. It has been my honor and privilege to call you my dear friend, and I will never forget you my world truly has been a better place with you in it. I will continue to pray for your precious kids who are such a credit to you, and please know that my door and my heart will always be open to them. I am not going to say goodbye but rather au revoir because I know in my heart that we will see each other again in eternity.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

Janilyn Dennis

Dear Lynne,

Here's a switch -- I don't know you! Lee shared your link with Pat, and together we have been following your journey and praying for you. Lynne, I know you will receive many wonderful memorials from people who have loved you for a long,long time. I just wanted to tell you that your faith has also touched and inspired many you never would have suspected, like me. Thank you for your honesty, courage, transparency and faith. You have helped to renew my faith, and I will tell you so in person one day.

With thanksgiving and gratitude,

Janilyn Dennis

Patty Walker

Lynne entered my life for a brief time and she has made a tremendous impact. I was the newbie in her discussion group. That didn't matter. She was inclusive, open and honest. She had put aside the pains of the past and was all about moving forward and loving her kids and their dad. I remember well the day she shared her diagnosis with the group. It was a shocker of course, but she again moved forward. Her battle has been one of faith, strength, courage and love. That's Lynne's core and I will always be touched by her.

Love,

Patty Walker

Umang Goel

I am Umang Goel. I have known Lynne as a mother of my son's elementary school friend's (Jeff) mom. The Sale family (Rick, Cathy, Kevin and Alison) have been very close to us, again due to my son's friendship with Kevin, since he was 2 1/2. Kevin, Jeff and Harshil used to meet at Cathy's home regularly, and that is how I came to know more about Lynne. I met her from time to time at grocery shops, and at the school. She was always with a friendly smile.

When I came to know about Lynne's condition, I wanted to be a part of the prayer for Lynne and the distribution list. I started communicating with her through emails. Her belief in God, her undying spirit, and her fight for life was just wonderfully amazing. She became someone I was proud to be associated with. She became someone I feel fortunate to have known. She is a role model for everyone on how one should live in the present moment, for most of us take things for granted and forget that life is about living moment by moment, and each moment is precious and miraculous, no matter how long or short we have to live, for none of us really know the length of our lives. We waste time on mundane, trivial activities, when each moment is so precious. Lynne, bless her, has been very powerful to me with her living.

Pam Anderson

I met Lynne in the SRPC Book Club. The first thing I noticed about her when she walked in the room was her incredible energy and amazing smile! Her spirit was always so warm and caring. She was so welcoming to everyone. Her comments at Book Club were always so insightful and relevant regardless of what book we were reading.

I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to meet Lynne and know her as a sister in Christ. Actually, I'm a little jealous that she gets to enjoy heaven and be in God's presence before I do!

Laurie Hinde Lecours

Bitsy Sinopoli

I will of course always remember the fun times living next door to Lynne. The way her and my husband Big Mark would heckle each other any chance they got. It didn't matter what the reason or situation was, they just always found something to say to each other. The Forth of July parties were always fun as well. Lynne would always make the best short ribs I have ever tasted and everyone loved watching the kids perform for us. This continued even after she moved away. Once a Camaronian always a Camaronian! She even made a point to attend the annual memorial picnic each year for Big Mark.

The one most outstanding memory I have is the time my husband and I were just handing out at home in our family room. It was a very hot day as I remember. Much to our surprise we looked outside the there as plain as day was Lynne's baby naked as a jay bird in our back yard. Our common fence was in need of repair and I guess she just decided to come for a short visit. We wrapped her in a blanket and delivered her back to Lynne. If you could have saw the look on Lynne's face when she opened the front door. Priceless!!!

All of these things I will remember fondly, however the one thing I will never loose site of is the courage, strength and determination she displayed while fighting her battle with cancer. She never lost her faith and that should be an example for all!!!Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly

My relationship with Lynne started way back while our boys were at Montevideo. I will always remember every year on the first day of school, while all of us moms were jumping for joy that we got a break from the kids for a fews hours, Lynne would always be so sad. She said she was going to miss them. We thought she was nuts! She's always been such a devoted mom.

We spent a lot of time sitting on the bench watching our boys play baseball during the Little League years. Those were fun days. I wish I hadn't complained about how long those games were.Our most current conversations have been about where our boys would like to attend college. Time goes by way too fast....

We had a lot of fun over the years with our Girls Nights Out, birthday breakfasts, and all of those birthday parties with various themes which included my 40th, when we were all in our pajamas!

During one of my recent visits with Lynne, she said that she didn't know why she was still here, that she hadn't figured it out yet. I didn't have an answer for her at that time, but now I would say that she has been here to teach us all a valuable lesson: to live your life with grace and with a positive attitude no matter how dire the circumstances are. I love and appreciate the time that I got to spend with Lynne. What a wonderful spirit.

I will miss her very much.

Mary Kelly

Linda Okasaki

Lynne and I first crossed paths in the early 1980s through her friend, Bev Johnson. Bev had Cystic Fibrosis, but that didn't get in the way of their friendship. In fact, maybe it deepened their friendship. I remember the two of them laughing, pulling pranks on the nurses and watching soap operas. We met again when my husband, Ted, worked with Lynne at Bechtel. We saw each other socially fairly often and grew close. Dinners, barbecues, weekends at Tahoe, it was all part of our newly adult lives. As we each grew, married, had children, changed jobs and moved, our friendship deepened and we kept in touch. Through the years, the common thread was laughter. Although we always talked about the kids, our friendship was really just about us. Laughing, eating, and being silly. I cant tell you how many times we ate at Taco Bell or Arbys. Yum. We always joked about our sophisticated palates. She had a sense of humor and wit about her, even during the most difficult days. Lynne taught me the importance of laughter and friendship. I am blessed to have had her in my life.

Helen, Gordon, and Peanut

Lynne and family were our neighbors for several years. We became good friends when they joined in with our annual 4th of july block parties. We watched Missy and Jeff grow up and develop into such great young people. I know how proud Lynne is of her 2 teen-agers.

A fond remembrance for me is the bar-be-que party in their backyard at a time when i had just had knee surgery. Lynne and Sarah came over and helped me over to their house as Gordon was working and could not attend. I had such fun. We will always remember Lynne's kindness over the years.

God bless Lynne and the family. Love you Lynne

Love and prayers, Helen, Gordon, and Peanut

Tami Breen

I first knew of Lynne when we both had children in Montevideo Elementary School. We never really interacted much because our children weren't in the same grade, but I saw her around the school and knew she was involved with the PTA.

The first time Lynne made a real impact on me and my family was when I met her at San Ramon Presbyterian Church. Our family was going through a very emotionally difficult time when I first visited the church. I was pleasantly surprised to see Lynne, someone I already knew and trusted, teaching a Sunday school class. She was so welcoming to me and my daughter and was a real delight to be around. She didn't know any of the pain we were going through, but her friendliness and warm welcome went a long way. That seed of kindness that she unknowingly planted really touched my broken heart. She lit the way into a new beginning for usThank you so much for that, Lynne.

I've been lucky enough to have the chance to share a few Friday afternoons with you. I cant tell you how much I've enjoyed just hanging out with you. You have such a wonderful sense of humor. I would have never watched Olympic Hockey on my own, but we ended up watching the US Mens team kick Finlands butt! Now every time I hear about or see Mens hockey, Im always going to remember that afternoon with you.

Besides your great sense of humor, I always enjoy your beautiful spirit. Your uplifting attitude always amazes me. You never complained and always showed me how to enjoy the moment were in. I know that your strength comes from your hope and faith in Christ and it has been a real blessing to me. You have showed us all faith in action and Im so thankful for it!

Love your sister of the heart,

Tami Breen

Peter Vail

Wow. You asked for remembrances. Where to reach back to? My memory has holes in it, but to start with, there are memories of my then-girlfriend Lain-Lain and I babysitting four children at the house on Sand Ridge Road from time to time while your mother and father went off to Huron to the BGSU summer theater playhouse, or some other function. I can vaguely remember silly games played in the kitchen and living room, or out in the large back yard, sometimes romping with a large black dog whose name I dimly recall as Spike. These are way long-ago memories, but are fond ones. Lynne, you were certainly just a little pup then, but you were bigger than your little sister! Elaine remembers you dancing in your leotard.

Then, whenElaine and I married at Prout Chapel, these same four children, very grown up and dressed to the nines, and so well-behaved, came and celebrated our wedding. Daddy Hinde couldn't make the wedding because he had a searchlight gig with Chuck Codding at a new Dunkin Donuts in Toledo, but my bride and I, on our way to Detroit for our honeymoon, saw the searchlights, knew it was Don, and stopped and had coffee with him (of course, he had a large Coke!), at that same DD. All lots of fun.

All of that was 1969 and before, maybe back to 1966 or so. Vague little bits of things come to mind also: Events at the Union - the Toledo Zoo curator would bring animals down for shows, in the ballroom, asI remember, and I think you and Laurie came to those. The Wood County Fair - I think I went with you all to that one time. And the carnival on West Wooster Street, just behind the bank on Main Street - didn't I take you to that once or twice?

I also seem to remember dropping in at the house on Sand Ridge and Lee bringing home leftover or unclaimed pizza from Paggliai's, and we all feasting. And I think we all watched Laugh In at your house, and laughed ourselves silly at Goldie Hawn and Ruth Buzzi and Arte Johnson.

I have a very fond memory from about 1974 or maybe 1975, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, when the Hinde family stopped on their emigration from Ohio to California and visited us - I was thrilled to see you all again, but I do remember all the kids being road-weary! And then my first visit to the Sacramento/Carmichael area -- gee, what year could it have been, perhaps 1984-85-86? (ooops - just talked with Elaine and she reminded me that she and Ali and I visited in 76, and Ali had the chicken pox!) -- and seeing our old Bowling Green friends, my family away-from-home.

These are fuzzy memories, but ones that are so dear in my heart. The Hinde family was my family-away-from-home; whether you knew it or not. At some point I realized that there was something very special with this family: yes, Don had hired me as a set-up boy at the Union, and then hired me seriously in my first after-college job, and was my boss for several years, but at some point we grew beyond boss-employee and became very good friends. I also came to realize that when you had Don as your friend, you also had Don's family as friends. That is unusual in many friendships, and has been very special to me.

So there you are. This has been a good exercise for me, to put these words around some of the most important relationship experiences in my life, and a relationship that occurred at a most significant formative time in my life.

With much love,

Peter Vail

Kathleen Dennis

I also remember "the Pond" in Kenwood woods. I particularly remember one spring morning when you me Lynne, Mary and maybe Jay (and Tim? I remember, Pat was not there....) were all out in the woods and gathered at the pond which was essentially just a big mud puddle formed in a depression every spring. We spent most of the morning "engineering" a bridge and some outdoor living spaces. The whole time we talked about our big aspirations for making this pond "user" friendly for the neighborhood. We sure had a great time!! And I remember making a dress for your Barbie.

Jane Stone

I first met Lynne through San Ramon Presbyterian Church's bible study, and through Sarah who was her neighbor and friend.

I have always been impressed with Lynne's strong faith and her involvement with the community.

In recent times I have seen even more clearly Lynne's great strength. No matter what the circumstances Lynne has always kept her wonderful sense of humor and I have loved sharing a laugh with her. She is an authentic person with a deep concern for the needs others. I have seen her love and appreciation of family especially her two children whom she loves and cares for so very much.

I see Lynne as a women with a huge heart for God, as a very strong, capable, and intelligent women. I think she is awesome and a great inspiration to me.

Anne Angle

I remember the first time that we really had a chance to talk. It was in our Wednesday night book study. What a safe and comfortable place that was and is, to be ourselves and express our deepest feelings and experiences. We talked about teenagers, divorce, happy times, Christian relationships and of course our book study. God leads us to the places where He needs us.

I wonder if you have any idea of the profound positive influence that you have had on so many people. Your faith, obedience and spirit are such a testimony to your undying love of God.

May the peace of God, and the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams and conquer all of your fears.

Thank you for all that you have given to all of those around you.

God bless you,

Anne

Angie Stokem

My heart is breaking right now, & I can't believe its time for such a wonderful person to leave us... I am not very good at this...

Lynne was sent to me by her sister Laurie to get her hair done. I instantly connected with her, she always had a big smile on her face & was so positive. I remember when she got engaged, the wedding plans, embracing the Korean traditions with such exuberance! Then there was the day she brought in her brand new son Jeffery! She was sooo proud! A few years later little Missy, again so proud. They would all come in together & we would have a great time, haircuts were secondary! My sister Kim babysat Jeff & Missy, and always complemented Lynne on what a great mom she was, but we all know that. When I moved my business to Brentwood, Lynne made the journey to my new location. Always the loyal client & friend. All my co workers enjoyed her. Then she got sick, and guess what...she brought me gifts! She was thanking me! She fought so hard, she never complained, I even trimmed "ronald" and we had a good laugh!

I will always remember her laugh & draw strength from my memories. Lynne I will miss you. Love Angie

Scott Gerbert

Over the past 20 years, I have been inspired by many people. Some for their tireless efforts to change an imperfect system...some for their ability to see the positive in every situation...some for leading with their heart...some for knowing the right thing to say at the right moment...some for leading by example...and some for being the type of leader or person that makes everyone around them strive to be their best.

Bottom line, I have been inspired by multiple individuals who embody one or two of these traits. However, Lynne is the rarest bread of all. I am inspired by her for every one of the reasons above. She has stood by me to battle an imperfect system, showing me the positive in every situation, while leading with her amazingly HUGE heart, and saying the right things to me at the right time, while being the first one to show-up and the last one to leave, and all the while, making me feel valued and encouraging me to do my best.

Alexandra Deeman

Lynne always has this extra wide smile. She gives it to you straight and she jokes about her life. She's always there at school - where I sit with her and watch our boys' soccer games. She's there to support Jeff and Marissa - sports, parents' evenings, and back-to school events. Her pride and love for those kids brims over - and rightly so. I don't understand how; with the burden Lynne carries, her illness in all its glory, she can still find time to ask me how I'm doing, how my kids are doing, or to laugh at herself. I don't know that I could fight her battle with such strength, control and grace as she does. I want her to know that she makes a difference in my life - she inspires me to try harder, to be better and to act with more kindness. I am missing that smile Lynne - you take care now... love, Alex

Carolyn Newbergh

When I think of you, Lynne, I think of your clear center and sense of what matters and doesn't. I also think of how comfortable you are with who you are. I remember you saying that it didn't matter to you how neat your home was - you were too busy living in it to get bogged down with housekeeping. I really liked that. As a school mom friend, I love that you share your experience raising kids, especially what you have learned from having a child a year older than our daughters. (You warned me about Rupa, and you were, unfortunately, spot on!) You are a remarkable mom, instilling values, strength and kindness while you foster spirit and spark in two very special kids.

I also love that talking with you is always real. You are funny, open, supportive and full of appreciation for other people. You are insightful and accepting about who other people are, and you give me and others a sense that you really see us. That is a very special ability. I also feel there is much left unsaid between us and yet understood, that you have an intuitive communication. So, when I have told you that you are beautiful to me, yes, you are physically beautiful but I say this more so because of your character, the kinds of things I mention here. You have great depth and love and wisdom, and I treasure you for that, Lynne.

Barbara Carlino

I know Lynne in her role as a mom, and she is a wonderful mom. I've always been impressed with how balanced she is with her kids..no too permissive, not too controlling. She really seems to get them and appreciate them for who they are, which is not easy for moms of teenagers. Of course she loves them and has been a very compassionate and consistent supportive presence for them. And she does it all with an unfailing sense of humor. I always enjoyed my interactions with her, and always saw Missy and Jeff as being fortunate to have her. We will all miss her.

Robin Kardy

I was extremely fortunate and privileged to work with Lynne while she was employed at PepsiCo. I had the opportunity to sit next to her and to get to know her very well. I often spoke to Lynne about her children, her son and daughter were her life. Lynne remembered me as one of my own family members...very unselfish, had a heart of Gold and her children were her 1st priority of her life.

I admire Lynne's strength, positive attitude, work ethic and her strong faith to the Lord. I've have always considered myself strong until I met Lynne, she is by far the strongest person that I have ever met and I envy her. God Bless Lynne...whom is one of the most devoted and loving people that I have ever met.

Thank you and God Bless!

Betsy Norland

Hello Lynne Anne,

This is the first memory that popped in my head after I read that you would like anyone and everyone to send a memory to be posted at your memorial service. It is a pretty old memory but here it goes:

The year was 1976. Or at least I think it was, the pictures I have are stuck in my album and started to rip when I tried to see the backside. I think it was your first solo trip to the Greenhill house. Jennifer, you and me went to see Grandmother Greenhill at her apartment in Pontiac, IL. Being on the younger end of the trio, I thought it was great to go off on our own. I think Grandmother Greenhill enjoyed our visit as well. I am sure she had saved all of her placemats from the retirement homes dinners to give to us since the last visit because they had pretty pictures and information. I have included the pictures from our trip and the one when you arrived with your friend, Mr. Bear. I really dont remember if his name was Mr. Bear but I remember you saying you took him everywhere.

I have every one your emails, Lynne Anne. I am going to add your emails in my memory book I have of my Dad. When I was in college I would see students that had highlighted in their bible and at first thought that was sort of sacrilegious to deface a Bible like that, but then I changed my mind. I think it is a good way to remember a particular passage you like. It is the reason I have not upgraded my Bible, I have mine marked. I am also going to mark in my Bible each of your Bible passages you ended with your emails. It will be like having you highlighted throughout my Bible. It will make me smile.

Lynne Anne you have faced the cards dealt to you with courage, grace and humor. I still have to shout your cards suck and why you, but you inspired us and included us. I am in awe. Thank you.

I gave you Dads favorite passage before: Numbers 6: 24-26, The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

luv, cuzn bets

Kim Cummings

After much begging and pleading, my relationship with Lynne was formed. Although I had seen Lynne around, I didn't know much about her. I just knew as we sat in the Montevideo Elementary Library, I needed her! And thus our friendship began.Lynne agreed to be the next PTA President and I was more than relieved! I anticipated some business dealings with Lynne, but did not anticipate the connection we would share. I did get to know Lynne and found out what a huge heart she truly has. Her love for her children showed in all she did. Our friendship went beyond the business and settled into a warm and comfortable place. Of course, that is Lynne her openness and honesty is refreshing; not to mention her great sense of humor.

Montevideo came and went. No matter how much time goes by, her smile lights the way to that warm and comfortable place. Lynnes energy, grace and love fill my heart and I am grateful for knowing her. Her faith is inspiring and her joy for life and love is a true treasure. God has blessed me with a beautiful friend. I love you Lynne.

Your friend,

Kim

Paula Richter

Thank you for being such an inspiration to me. You have shown me what REAL faith and trust in the Lord looks like. With each new path God has asked you to walk, you and He have not only walked it together, but you have shared with me and others what it feels like to have our Lord at your side. Your continual joy in times of struggles with health,could only have come from the Lord. God gifted you with a wonderful sense of humor that you have kept throughout this. As I would read of your latest "plan" of action it would be sprinkled with funny quips. When I had an e-mail from you in my incoming box, I found myself quickly wanting to open it, just to feel the rush of God speaking through you. The wonderful scriptures at the end of each e-mail brought peace and God's promises close to my heart.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for sharing openly the steps along the way, in a life that was no longer what you expected or wanted. Thank you for never giving up. God gave you life and you have used it to the fullest for HIM. I feel so very blessed that God has allowed our paths in life to cross through church and our Book Club.

I know it was not by accident. I pray that the lessons of trusting in our Lord that you have shown me can be used by me in my own life. I know that someday soonI will be sharing a meal with both you and Jesus! Praise be to God!

Love, Paula Richter

Michelle, Dave, Zach, Maddy and Chiristian Fahrney

I met Lynne about 11-12 years ago when I moved to San Ramon from San Jose with my young family. Lynne and I were "Montevideo moms" and found common ground in our kids. Jeff is the same age as my oldest, Zach and Missy is the same age as my daughter Maddy. We both were big baseball fans of our boys who played together so many games, that they all blur into one! Missy and Maddy are as similar as they aree different and we marveled at the parenting skills needed to negotiate the mind field of "girls"....In fact , our last meeting was lunch many months ago, and that was what we talked about the most!

My fondness for Lynne developed out of an immense sense of admiration and awe at her intellect, and her passion to do what was right for the benefit of her kids, and all children. As PTA president(and my first introduction to PTA in general) she was a whirlwind of ideas, dedication and a fiercely passionate determination to make a difference. Not many people follow their heart that way in real life...it is mostly in words, or talk. But Lynne 'walked the walk" so to speak, and I admire that so much in her. I have tried to make a difference in things that I do on a daily basis-simple and seemingly inconsequential things sometimes-because of her inspiration.

She has made me laugh and think deeply about everything that we have ever had conversations about, and for that I am grateful! It has been a meaningful friendship to me-despite the gaps in visits-and I want Lynne to know that she has made an impact on me.

Thank you for asking my thoughts and memories- It is better to do this now and reap the benefits while we all can!

Take care of everyone- Please know that our family is sending lots of love and hugs to you-via email and prayers, and thoughts-:)

Spend your precious time with those who you love the most-be selfish right now-no one who matters will mind....

xoMichelle, Dave, Zach, Maddy and Chiristian Fahrney

Joan Zetterlund

Lynne and I worked together at the PepsiCo office in Pleasanton. She helped me with a few projects and we became friends very fast. When she walked in my office after she received the confirmation that her cough was due to cancer, I could see her pain but also the faith that she would embrace in each step of her journey. Lynne knows that God is faithful and whatever her circumstances, she was going to stand on the firm foundation of Gods love. We are asked to rejoice in Gods love in all circumstances and that is what I have seen in Lynne. Her example and her capacity to love has made a lasting mark on me and I pray that all who love Lynne will take that example and live each day like Lynne has. There is a song by Chris Tomlin that I think reflects perfectly on Lynne..

Theres a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
Theres an anchor for my soul
I can say it is well

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise!

I love you Lynne and I will see you again.

Susan Papanikolas

When I first met Lynne, I was a nervous 20 year old girl visiting my boyfriends family, and she was 30 and engaged to my boyfriends brother. Rich brought me out to Concord to see Andy who I had only met once before and meet his fiancé Lynne. Though I had no idea at the time, that day set the tone for the rest of our relationship. The thing I most remember about that day is how warmly Lynne welcomed us. I also remember right away noticing and appreciating her dedication to children. She had posters celebrating childhood on her office wall, she told me about her work with children with Cystic Fibrosis, and we discovered a mutual love of Winnie the Pooh. As it turned out Lynne and I entered the Sohn family around the same time, and I feel so lucky to have shared that experience with her. I have loved being a mother with Lynne, being an aunt to her children, being the mother of her nieces, and I have appreciated so much the way she has involved us and included us in her family for the last 20 years.

When Rich and I moved to Oakland just before Jeff was born, Lynne wrapped us right into her new family. She included us in everything and reached out to us often. It was so reassuring to me, as I entered the Sohn family, to be treated so warmly and welcomingly by Lynne. It was thrilling for me to watch Jeff and Marissa grow and develop. I loved coming over for the afternoon, and I babysat often. Being their aunt has been one of the great pleasures of my life, and I treasure the 3 years we spent living nearby. I also loved watching Lynnes dedication as a mother. She devoted so much to her parenting, and when she wasn't with her kids, she was selling Discovery Toys, volunteering in the schools, running a parent education program, all in her signature Winnie the Pooh shirt.

After we moved to Seattle, Lynne continued to reach out to us and involve us in her family's lives. Andy and Lynne paved the way for many things that Rich and I did later. They got married first, had babies first, trained the grandparents, taught their kids to ride bikes, traveled to Disneyland, took their kids to play in the snow, found good schools, and ate lots of good Korean barbecue. Lynne included us in all of this, and their trailblazing made our road so much smoother.

I have long been amazed by Lynnes patience and generous spirit. The grace and tenacity with which she has fought her cancer have been present the entire time I have known her. She has always met hurdles with patience and an understanding of others that I greatly admire. When I get upset or worked up about something big or small, she seems to have the ability to accept it for what it is, and let it go. I cant tell you how many times I've fretted over something on her behalf, and she will say I dont care about that. I am very impressed (and somewhat envious) of her ability to focus on the bigger issue her faith to a large degree I think, and not sweat the little stuff.

Lynne has been a part of all the major events and lots of the little events in my life for the last 20 years. I have been lucky enough to be with Lynne for many Christmas mornings, birthdays and Thanksgivings, weddings (including my own where she generously provided the flower girl and ring bearer), vacations, Kalbi dinners, Sequence games, kitchen cleanings, shopping trips, dirty diapers, kids concerts, gingerbread cookie making, movies, and Korean first birthday celebrations. Disneyland just wont be the same without her.

Kerstin Mancini

I met Lynne at Montevideo. She saved me, before we even met. The PTA needed a president; I was on the short list of victims. When out of nowhere, this kindergarten parent who really wanted to be PTA President volunteered for the job. My first thought was that she had to have an ego the size of Texas; my second thought, if not, then she was completely delusional. I didn't stop to think that someone would really want to be PTA president, to help the school community; people like THAT didn't exist. Let alone have her skill set and not use it for personal gain. My next concern was she doesn't know anybody how is she going to do this.

The first unofficial non board meeting was going to be held at Lynnes place. It was very productive and a great team building evening. Lynne presented the goals for the year. Margaritas were served. It was immediately obvious to me the Lynne was a listener with a good sense of humor. Alcohol at PTA functions is forbidden. However, a private party was okay (Wink. Wink.). One of Lynnes greatest gifts was her unassuming fun loving nature combined. Her dedication, loyalty, and persistence made her successful. Occasionally, her inability to say no got her over extended and stressed - cancer changed this. When the school had a rough year fundraising; Lynne started networking and looked for a new fundraising model. Montevideo stopped having gala auctions and started a school carnival. It worked beautifully; more money was raised with less work and it suited her style. She preferred jeans to a little black dress.

Lynne lobbied in Sacramento for parity in funding for public schools, solicited donations for auctions, strategized how to get 40 Developmental Assets for children, and just enjoyed the everyday activities of her life. Lynne was honored, by Del Valle Council of PTAs, with The Golden Oak Service Award, the most prestigious award in California, for significant contributions to the welfare of children and youth in the school or community. She was so pleased when she was recognized for her hard work, but she seemed most pleased that people really saw the value in the educational issues she was promoting. Children were not only a gift but the future; all you had to do was read her latest posting on the fridge to know that.

Lynne kept your confidence. If you told her not to share information, she didn't. Secrets were safe with her. No recollections coming here

For me Lynne was a friend who could be counted on in all circumstances, particularly if children were involved. Lynne was a den leader for cub scouts, score keeper for countless little league games, soccer field marshal, PTA volunteer for everything imaginable, publicity parent for various sporting events. She sold toys every year and donated ALL the proceeds to charity.

One year she accompanied a youth group to Appalachia to assist families in need. I asked what it was like. Her thoughts revolved around how kind and devoted these impoverished families were to each other. She marveled how a teenage boy pushed the little kids on the swings for long periods. How a family laughed and joked oblivious to the water coming through the roof. She wondered how the children in our valley would handle such life situations, when they were emotionally traumatized, if their Game Boy ran out of batteries.

Lynne never felt the need to dazzle anyone with her intellect, but it was there. If you asked, she could, thoughtfully and succinctly, give you a response to your question; however, if you didn't ask, she didn't butt in. NO DRAMA. She loved to solve problems and make things better. She loved to automate processes for the PTA functions. She was meticulous with those projects. HOWEVER, her volunteer activities were a second, to anything regarding her children. We enjoyed many conversations of shared admiration for our kids. Her home was decorated with children's art work. She had a basket filled with children's books around. Once we joked after the chemo started to take toll on her physically, that we were starting to become real like the Velveteen Rabbit. The illness only emphasized her priority, to enjoy every moment she had with Jeff and Missy.

She wasn't a mother to tout their accomplishments to the world. She was interested in their character first and foremost. Were they kind, loving, considerate, polite, thoughtful, responsible, hardworking was important. The rest-- badges, plaques, trophies, and other accolades-- were just the cherry on the cake for her. We had talked about how being a parent was the only job where your job review didn't really come for about 20 years, which is too late to fix anything or ask for a raise. I drove Jeff and Missy to a couple of different activities early in the cancer treatments. I was relieved that my attempts at conversation weren't responded to with the monosyllabic responses. Jeff and Missy actually conversed. I went back to Lynne after one chauffeur trip and told her what terrific kids she had. She just beamed.

Every new adventure for Jeff and Missy was a thrill for her. I am sure watching and listening to prom preparations were a great final evening for a life well lived. She could see her greatest work on edge of adulthood.

Lynnes friendship was gift of grace, humor, understanding, and love that I will be forever grateful for. I hope to see her legacy live on in her children.

Dee Dee Naab

For almost 35 years, Lynne and I shared our lives together.as friends.and as sisters. Being able to share our lives together was the greatest blessing to me.She was a complete gift from Heaven.she was my family.

Through so many years of life, we shared so many different things, so many events, so many experiences. In our high school years, we shared life at school, we had common friends, went on double dates, laughed and cried over teenage girl stuff, went to church youth group together, had sleepovers, gabbed, laughed, cried, and oh, so much more. As we got older, life as friends continued and deepened. Even though at times we got separated by miles, sometimes far, sometimes not-so-far.we always remained in close contact and always participated in each others life. We shared our graduations, our weddings, the births of our children, the losses of loved ones, the trials and tribulations of life, tears and joys..we shared it all. (She was even the one that drove me (at age 16) to DMV to get my drivers license!) In so many ways, Lynne was my rock. She was my big sister, my family. Her love was unconditional and constant. She was honest, true and dedicated. As I look through many photos, it brings back so many memories of all the things we experienced in this life together. I am so incredibly grateful for each moment in time.

Having Lynne as my friend in this life is one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given. The void of her not being here is so huge. But the impact she had on my life, her children's life, her family, and those around her is immeasurable. Through her illness, she remained so amazingly upbeat and strong. I was in awe of her spirit of being so positive and her deep faith in God that sustained her days. She was a total testimony of strength. She taught me so much about choices of attitude on how you live your life each day. She taught me that our lives are all in Gods hands.no matter what. Her smile was bright and beautiful..a true reflection of her heart.

Her dedication as a mom.well, what can I say? She loved her children, Jeff and Marissa, with everything she had. She believed in them, deeply loved them, and dedicated her entire life to them. And I know that she has now prepared them to continue on, even without her. Because of her strength and love, I know they both will be ok. Two amazing kids that were taught about life from one amazing mom. Her love will always live in them and surround them..always.

Lynne was the best friend anyone could ever be blessed with. I am beyond thankful that our lives and paths of life crossed so many years ago. I am incredibly grateful for each experience of life we shared together. I am going to miss her desperately. I know we will see each other again and I know when it is my turn, her beautiful smiling face will be there to greet meto greet all of us.

I love you, my dear friend Lynne.

~Dee Dee

Nancy Vandell

In addition to being PTA president at Montevideo Elementary PTA, she served for many years as an officer for the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs, leading the parent education committee, organizing evening parent programs and an annual daylong parenting conference. Her passion for supporting all children helped our council earn a California State PTA award for outstanding parent involvement. She also served as newsletter editor for the Council.

Posted online in response to Lynnes Obituary.

I was able to know Lynne through a mutual friend, Dee Dee Francis Naab. Lynne and I were in Dee Dee's wedding together way back in the 80's and she was fun, energetic. She was a faithful friend to Dee Dee who I know will miss her terribly. I am grateful to have known her even though just briefly. As the bible verse says "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." There is comfort there.

Mary Meloche Hill (Eugene, OR)

I am so saddened to hear about Lynne, but not really surprised. She was such a bright light that God must have bigger plans for her than we can understand now! I met Lynne when Laurie (her sister) and I worked at Burger King together in 1979.She was the older sister that I secretly wished I had. She always seemed so much wiser than the rest of us. I will always remember the way that her smile lit up any room she was in, no matter how crowded with other people. She will never be forgotten.

Mary (Porter) McAfee, Sacramento,California

I am so saddened to hear about Lynne's death. We were friends from CF camp where we laughed, played and worked hard to make camp a great experience for those with CF. She had a great heart for all of us and gave with all the Lord had given her. I will always think of her when I think of camp.

One of my best memories was a bonfire on the beach in Half Moon Bay. Lynne was laying with her feet toward the water when all of a sudden a huge wave totally soaked her...she was such a good sport.

Another time, we were getting ready for camp and there were a bunch of helium balloons. Lynne and others inhaled deeply and started singing Happy Birthday...great memories.

She will be missed. I'm so glad she was and is walking with Jesus.

Linda (Holmes) Johnson

I have so many fond memories of Lynne running CF camp. She always had so much energy. I attended the camp from age 8 in 1984 to 1995. It was the one thing I could count on and look forward to every single summer, most in part because of Lynne. I remember when her first was born and she brought him to camp and toted him around all day everyday in a back pack carrier. She was amazing. Many of us in the CF community are shocked and saddened by her death. She will be missed.

Tara (Linehan) Telford

My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Noel, Lee, Jay, Laurie and the rest of Lynnes family. Lynnes brother Jay, was literally standing on the sidewalk (summer of 1963) watching and welcoming when we moved into our home in Bowling Green, OH. We attended school and church together and our mothers are still friends some 47 years later. I spent countless hours in their home(s) and have many fond memories of running with Spike (the dog), feeding the rabbit, riding bikes; playing ball, tag, ghost-in-the graveyard, building forts in the woods behind their house, etc.

Lynne had a smile, zest for life, and love of people that she surely carried throughout her much-too-short life.

Jeffrey and Marissa, I hadn't seen your mother in decades, but her memory makes me smile today, decades later.

Lee Mayberry

We were deeply saddened to read of Lynne's passing. We are the parent's of Bev Johnson who was a close friend of Lynne's and had C.F. They shared many good times together. Bev even got to go to Hawaii because Lynne and Gail went too. I wish that we could've stayed in touch with her to have helped her in her time of need. We shall always remember her with love! Our heartfelt sympathies to her family.

Sincerely, Juanita & Bert Johnson

Lynne will be always remembered in my heart. I had the pleasure of working with her and she was one in a million. I will miss her very much.

Sue Sonnichsen,

I will always have wonderful memories of Lynne ~ she was a tireless worker and an advocate for the children in our school district. She was a familiar face in the Montevideo School office and always willing to lend a hand wherever needed. Jeff and Marissa ~ my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your mom left each of us who knew her a better person. Much love, Nancy from Montevideo

Nancy Clarkson

I knew Lynne as a classmate at Crim Elementary School in Bowling Green, Ohio. Although we lost touch while in college, I vividly remember her energy, her open-heartedness, her sense of humor, and her love of chocolate covered marshmallow puff cookies. She did things her own way--birthday party in January with a Christmas tree, Twister with rules made up as we went along, sandwiches with whatever you want. Joyfulness and participation were more important to her than conformity, even then. I remember her smiling, always. My condolences to her family.

Tracy Bryson
West Lafayette, Indiana