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Wayne B. Lynn passed away on Dec. 19, 2019, in Bountiful, Utah, after celebrating his 90th birthday with his family.
He was born on Nov. 25, 1929, in Deaver, Wyoming, and was one of five children born to Ivin and Julia Lynn.
He married Roita Monk on Sept. 7, 1949, in the Salt Lake temple.
Together they had 11 children. The number of family members who love him continue to grow. His legacy will be remembered for generations to come.
He was a national award-winning teacher for wood shop, agriculture and welding and spent countless hours in his home shop and garden, welcoming anyone wanting to share in those endeavors.
He worked for the LDS church until he retired in 1996. He was a seminary teacher, a writer and was on numerous committees, later becoming the director of curriculum.
He served as a mission president of the Arizona Holbrook Mission from 1981 to 1984.
He was called to serve in many ways, including as a bishop, adviser, high counselor, and on the Sunday School General Board. He was pleased to contribute to Gospel Principles and Teaching, No Greater Call. He wrote numerous articles in the church magazines.
Wayne loved serving in the church and all his associations. He had a strong testimony of Christ and his mission here on earth.
Wayne enjoyed reciting his cowboy poetry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ruby Hopkin (Burchell), and sons, Alan Monk, Curtis Wayne, and Michael Jon.
Wayne is survived by siblings, Jerry Lynn (Marsha), Betty Joan Larson (Bert), Janet Bates; his children, Kenneth Ivin, Kathleen Allen, Douglas Jerry, Debbie Randall (Fred), Judy Steiner (John) Dee Wayne, and Melvin Charles (Kristy) Renee; and daughter-in-law Elaine. He also had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at the Centerville South Stake Center, in Centerville, Utah. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
