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发帖数: 4110 | 1 Jan Lois Lynch of Evansville, Indiana, and native of Boston, Massachusetts,
passed away on October 18, 2018. Her sudden and untimely death came as quite
a shock as she was only diagnosed with advanced COPD, advanced emphysema,
advanced heart disease, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, stroke, extreme
stubbornness, restless leg syndrome, and arm chair quarterback.
Jan is survived by her four loving sons, Jeff (Missy) Patterson, Greg (
Billie) Patterson, Jake (Emily) Lomax, and Luke (Mabel) Lomax and eight
grandchildren whom she loved more than anything else in the world…except
the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, Tom Brady, cold Budweiser,
room temperature Budweiser, cigarettes, dogs, mopeds, clam chowder, boating,
fishing, Florida, the Atlantic Ocean, grouper sandwiches, adventures, road
trips, the beach, Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, fall foliage
, airplane food, ingrown toenails, the OJ chase, and the OJ trial – in that
exact order.
Jan graduated from the University of Evansville with a degree in English
Literature achieving magna cum laude honors, while working 2-3 jobs and
raising her four sons – one of whom turned out OK. It’s still unclear who
her favorite son was, thus the final ruling must be litigated in family
court…or at a bar.
Jan will be missed dearly by all who knew her. She was an incredible woman.
She had an unparalleled zest for life and an infectious laugh that
thankfully was passed down to her sons and their children. From standing on
a bridge in the middle of a hurricane, to jumping off the highest cliffs at
Rough River, to dangling her feet over a 5,000 foot cliff at the edge of the
Grand Canyon so she could “see what it felt like to feel that fear,” she
taught us that all the really good things in life are beyond the “Do Not
Enter” signs. She always put her children first – her selflessness was
beyond reproach. She will live on in our hearts, minds, thoughts, prayers,
and laughs forever.
Following her wishes, there will not be a funeral service. However, well-
wishers are encouraged to write a note of farewell on a Budweiser can and
drink it in her honor. And remember to live life to the fullest and laugh,
laugh, and then laugh some more.
The family would like to express a special and sincere thanks to Teresa,
Dana, and Ashley with Deaconess VNA Home Care and Hospice for their passion,
dedication, and patience. |
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