In Memory

Jeanne A. Deffebach (Lynch)

Jeanne A. Deffebach (Lynch)

 

Jeanne Deffebach Lynch

 
  • Jeanne Lynch, age 63, died on August 10, 2013. She was a resident of Portland, Oregon for the last several years, but had a long and distinguished career in Austin, first as a banker, then for 17 years as the Finance Director of the Austin Lyric Opera. She and Steve lived in Wimberley their last 10 years in Texas. Jeanne spent her retirement years in Portland, making music and directing arts organizations. She was a founding member of the Portland Recorder Society, a board member of the American Recorder Society, and an enthusiastic volunteer for Portland Baroque Orchestra. Jeanne was preceded in death by her daughters Laura and Meredith, and is survived by husband Steve, daughter Carol Granja, son-in-law Xavier, and three grandchildren of Austin, as well as a sister, Carol Sweeney and two nephews, Mark Gunderson and John Gunderson, of Fort Worth. No funeral services are planned, but a celebration of her life will be held in mid-September. Donations in her memory may be made to Portland Baroque Orchestra, Austin Lyric Opera, or an organization of your choice

 



 
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08/13/13 11:39 AM #1    

Jeannie Seay (Ellison)

I am so sorry to hear this news though I haven't seen Jeanne in many years.  I am Jeannie Seay Ellison and in our 5th grade class at Crockett Elementary here in Abilene, TX. were 5 Jeannie's (spellings all a little different) - but all I could think of is Jeanne is the first of the Jeanne's to go.  (Sometimes the mind goes in strange directions.)  We went on to middle and high school together.  I remember Jeanne as a very sweet friend.  I'm sure whe sill be missed by all who knew her!  Hope the healing begins soon.


08/13/13 01:50 PM #2    

Sylvia Wood (Teague)

It is hard to be at this stage of our lives.  Many of us have dealt wtih the loss of friends and family throughout life, but it does not ever get easier.  Jeanne was a beautiful person, so sweet and kind and gracious.  I though she had the most beautiful eyes.  What hurt my heart in reading the notice was that she lost two children.......so she had some heartbreak. We often do not know what others have been thru.  It is comforting to know that she is with them now.  My heart goes out to her family.  


11/26/13 10:44 AM #3    

Barry Goldblatt

This is quite a loss for me as Jeanne was one of my Crockett Elementary classmates.  She was a sweet person and was always ready to greet her classmates with a smile.

Barry Goldblatt


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