Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Lynn, Robert    November 13, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Lynn, Robert     
1928 - 2005 
 
Robert Lynn 
Aug. 11, 1928 - Nov. 13, 2005 

Funeral services for Robert Lynn will be held at Riverlakes Community Church 
on Monday, November 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Wow what a ride! Bob was born to 
Vera and Elmer Lynn on August 11, 1928 in Escondido, California. The family 
followed oilfield work and moved to Long Beach, where Bob was avid about 
sports. He especially liked basketball and golf. Bob grew up caddying at 
Lakewood Country Club and he was able to carry the bag for Olin Dutra, after 
Olin was U.S. Open Champion. The family moved to Bakersfield and Bob attended 
KCUHS (BHS). Shortly after High School Bob was drafted and sent to the Korean 
Conflict where he was a 1st Lieutenant in the Army. He was in command of a 
field artillery unit while in Korea. The Air Medal for Valor was given to Bob 
for flying an unarmed observation plane over enemy territory while receiving 
small arms fire. When Bob returned from Korea he started in the insurance 
business with AAA. He later went on his own, with no customers and $100.00 to 
his name, Bob started The Lynn Company. Fifty years later, The Lynn Company 
has grown to one of the largest employee benefits agencies in the Central 
Valley. In his spare time, Bob was the Exalted Ruler of the local Elks Lodge 
in 1975-1976. He was also especially proud of being Master of Ceremonies at 
the St. Patricks Day party held by the Sullivans at the Woolgrowers for the 
last 30 years. Bob dearly loved his many fishing trips to Canada with Gary 
Guinn, Joe Ledbetter and the gang. He was preceded in death by his daughter, 
Vicki Lynn. He leaves behind his son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Melanie 
Lynn; their two children, David and Connor and his son, Kenneth Lynn M.D. of 
Laguna Beach. The family would like to especially thank Bobs dear friend and 
companion, Alice Ansolabehere and her daughters, Elaine and Renee for their 
compassion and patience. A special thank you to Raquel Peloyo for her kindness 
and help with Bob over the last year. Words cannot express the appreciation 
for all the time and effort spent by Bob's friend and mine, Brian Dunlap who 
knows the true meaning of friendship. Thank you to everyone who participated 
in making the King's last days comfortable. In lieu of flowers, donations may 
be made in memory of Bob to the Bakersfield College Athletic Foundation, 1801 
Panorama Drive Bakersfield, CA 93305. For additional service information, 
please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. 

Basham Funeral Care 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 11/17/2005 - 11/20/2005.  


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