Lynnette 'Lynn' Marie French Obituary (1961

Lynnette "Lynn" Marie French (Perez), 57, of Yakima died unexpectedly, April 23, 2019, while at home surrounded by her husband of 25 years, Abel French, daughter Amelia, Lynns sister Lori and many very special friends. Lynn was born November 21, 1961 in Yakima to John and Roxene (Frazier) Perez. She had previously beaten two other cancers. This cancer, however, was a very fast-growing mass that became inoperable soon after it was discovered. After two weeks in a Seattle Hospital she chose to die at home aided by Memorial Hospice. She held Abels hand and passed peacefully with no pain. Heaven welcomed this wonderful and beautiful soul as an angel. Lynn was truly an Angel on earth, and it shows with over three decades as a Registered Nurse. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from Yakima Valley Community College in 1988. She helped those in need of medical assistance and worked in many places. Some of those being, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Wapato Medical Center, Selah Medical Center, Family Medicine of Yakima, Regence Blue Shield, and Memorial Physicians PLLC. Her longest and favorite employer of 28 years was with Yakima Valley School (YVS) in Selah, WA where she was still employed at the time her death. Lynn began her career there in 1990 and worked up through the R.N. positions promoting to an R.N. 3 Supervisor. She especially enjoyed each day training people to become Certified Nursing Assistants, to help the disabled clients and others. She has many Co-workers and peers that are wonderful friends. Lynn loved to go on shopping trips, antiquing and luncheons with her numerous friends. She loved to cook for large holiday events at home and sometimes she would create an event to just have a group gathering. Lynn and her husband Abel designed and custom build their home on three acres in the Gleed area in 2006.so she could have plenty of space for guests to park and enjoy the gatherings. Everyone loved Lynns cooking and hospitality. Lynn was a Christian, loved God and Jesus, and was a member of the Yakima Valley Community Church. Lynn is survived by her husband, Abel French Jr.; daughter, Amelia Donna Marie French; Mother, Roxene (Roxy) Marie Lewis(Frazier); Sister, Lori (Perez) Norman (Ron) and niece, Marissa Warren; Grandmother, Maude Gilleland (Griffin); Step-daughters, Sheila (French) Stutzman (Rodney); Jeannie (French) Kilian (Carl); Step son, Jason French; Uncles, Fred Perez (Peggy) and Joe Perez (Vicki); Aunt, Rene Leth (Rob); numerous in-laws, cousins and step Grandchildren. Lynn is also survived by Ruby Morton and considered her another mother as she was once married to Rubys son (David "Ricky" Ault Nidiffer). She is also survived by numerous friends that she considered family. too numerous to list. Lynn was preceded in death by her father, John Perez; Maternal Grandfather, Donald Frazier; Paternal Grandparents, Crespin H. and Ramona G. (Gonzales); numerous Uncles and cousins. Viewing will be held at Yakima Community Church (7901 W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98908) on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 10:00 am, followed by Funeral Services to begin at 11:00 am. After the service the funeral procession will be escorted to Terrace Heights Memorial Park (3001 Terrace Heights Drive Yakima, WA) for burial in a spot generously donated to Lynn & Abel by Ruby Morton (Block 8 Section 46A Lot 5). Following the burial Yakima Valley Community Church will be hosting a potluck for all to attend and enjoy. We encourage all to dress comfortable and if possible, wear spring colors. To leave a message or memory for the family please go to www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Much thanks to Yakima Memorial Hospice, Yakima Valley Community Church, Curtis Bell, Pastor & congregation, Yakima Valley School Staff, Chad at Brookside Funeral Home, Rod Stutzman of Prosser Community Church.