Memories of Lynn Ann Gibson

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Lynn Ann Gibson

Portland, OR

August 22, 1969 - April 27, 2021

Aug 22, 1969 - Apr 27, 2021

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Julie Gibson

Lynn after a 50-mile ultra marathon

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Sarah Duncan

I'm so sorry to learn of Lynn's passing. I knew her through running (Marathon Maniac, PDX Running Chicks,... Read more I'm so sorry to learn of Lynn's passing. I knew her through running (Marathon Maniac, PDX Running Chicks, probably Daily Mile,... Read more I'm so sorry to learn of Lynn's passing. I knew her... Read more

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Julie Gibson

I now have those shoes in my room. They are worn and molded to fit Lynn's feet. My sister ran miles in those... Read more I now have those shoes in my room. They are worn and molded to fit Lynn's feet. My sister ran miles in those shoes. They are proof... Read more I now have those shoes in my room. They are worn and... Read more

Julie Jean

I’m so saddened to hear this news. I have so many amazing memories of my adventures with Lynn way back in the late 80s and 90s. My MHSSC janitor mentor who taught me how best to smuggle out extra cookies from the Snowbunny pantry. One of my first climbing partners and all our epic adventures- including us throwing our rope (not tied into anything) off the top of a tower in Smith and having to wait for some strangers to wander by to climb it back up to us. Topping out countless problems in the dark and speed walking back to the parking lot up and over Misery Ridge. Lynn resorting to taking off her sports bra to loosen a stuck locking biner on Frenches Dome. Her clapping continuously as we walked in the dark through J-Tree to scare away snakes because she had just read all about the black mambas she was going to encounter in Namibia. Climbing slabs in J-Tree in our bikini tops. So many letters (complete with her amazing cartoons and creative song lyrics) exchanged while she was in the Peace Corps and I was away at college. We never got around to our tube top ascent of Monkey Face. We had lost touch the last many years but I always thought we’d cross paths again for at least one more adventure. Thank you for all the amazing times, my friend. I wish I had the best mix tape ever made with me that you gave me during our time at Smith - I’m playing all the songs I can remember from it on repeat today. You made the world a brighter place for all that you met and you are so missed.

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Robin Cressy

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Julie Gibson

beautiful. thank you beautiful. thank you beautiful. thank you

Julie Gibson

Lynn did actually encounter a black mamba in Namibia! Story is on this page if you scroll up. :) Lynn did actually encounter a black mamba in Namibia! Story is on this page if you scroll up. :) Lynn did actually encounter a black mamba in Namibia!... Read more

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Colleen Dillon

I met Lynn as a new nurse in the TRACU at Emmanuel. To be honest initially I was like who is this maniac:). She was full of boundless energy and enthusiasm. She was always where the action was and encouraging others to get in there and learn! Another thing I remember is she would always make sure a patient had the best hair washing. Seeing as it was a Trauma unit most people had blood in their hair. Lynn would wash everyone’s hair and if the hair was long enough they would get braids! She was definitely one of a kind and everyone who knew her knew the love she had for her family especially her boys had no bounds. I am so sorry for her passing. Sending love, peace and strength from Chicago.

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Cheryl Darrow

the hairwashing was so important to discovering lacerations. Lynn was a superb nurse... the hairwashing was so important to discovering lacerations. Lynn was a superb nurse... the hairwashing was so important to discovering lacerations.... Read more

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Liz Buchanan

I knew Lynn only briefly a long time ago but her impact on me was substantial. I met her when I had just arrived in Namibia to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer and she was beginning her second year of service. Her commitment, curiosity, energy and compassion inspired me. When I felt scared I imagined that I was Lynn and was filled with courage, or at least enough bravery to face the situation. She seized the experience fully, and rode the difficulties with an inspiring sense of humor. She was a gift and her loss significant. I send my thoughts and prayers to her family and loved ones. She left her world better than she found it.

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Carrie Schnider

My relationship with Lynn was only through chat messages for patient care. I didn't have the honor of meeting her physically, but even through chats her vibrancy shined through the text. Those of us who scheduled appointments for her knew she was a very, very special person, patients would wait months for her schedule to open up, they would "only see Lynn". My heart goes out to her loved ones.

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Jim Mattern

2011, lululemon, Portland, OR, USA

Coach Jim, Lynn, Diane, Kiah and Clare pre run

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Jim Mattern

This is Lynn Gibson in the Blue. We lost another true hero likely from her relentless work in Trama, saving... Read more This is Lynn Gibson in the Blue. We lost another true hero likely from her relentless work in Trama, saving people from covid.... Read more This is Lynn Gibson in the Blue. We lost another true... Read more

Julie Gibson

thank you thank you thank you

Ali Novak

I’m stunned by this news. Lynn and I met online in a nationwide pregnancy group in 2007, only to discover we were actually real world neighbors, both health care professionals, with a shared love for movement. She had an incredible energy and light, bringing enthusiasm and laughter to anything and everything. There is a void left without her. May her memory be a blessing to all those she leaves behind.

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Tom Bozzo

It's been forever since I've seen Lynn (our time in the Peace Corps decades ago), but she exuded energy and left a big beautiful mark on the world. Two things always struck me about Lynn: her full-throttle zest for life and her big love for those around her. What a terrible loss for us all and my deepest sympathies to her family who will feel that hole most profoundly.

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Robin Cressy

on the way to the park with her kids. December of 2008

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SYDNEY ROBERTS

Julie Jean

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Mick Forstag

Tears. Tears. Tears.

Julie Jean

Wow. Thanks for capturing and sharing this, Robo. Beautiful. Wow. Thanks for capturing and sharing this, Robo. Beautiful. Wow. Thanks for capturing and sharing this, Robo. ... Read more

Ali Novak

That’s an incredible video. All of it is so Lynn, right down to turning and nailing the football throw. We... Read more That’s an incredible video. All of it is so Lynn, right down to turning and nailing the football throw. We went together late ... Read more That’s an incredible video. All of it is so Lynn, right... Read more

Julie Gibson

My Kenan! Thank you for posting! My Kenan! Thank you for posting! My Kenan! Thank you for posting!

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RidgleyElisabeth Eastman

Lynn, such a beautiful smile and spirit! Lynn, such a beautiful smile and spirit! Lynn, such a beautiful smile and spirit!

RidgleyElisabeth Eastman

My heart shall always carry wonderful memories of Snowbunny Lodge and Lynn... her laughter , her zest for... Read more My heart shall always carry wonderful memories of Snowbunny Lodge and Lynn... her laughter , her zest for life...ski racing...... Read more My heart shall always carry wonderful memories of Snowbunny... Read more

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Ellen (Schneider) Collins

Lynn was fun, bright, and above all else kind. I was part of her Peace Corps group and also met her dad Bob when he came to Namibia to visit. I am so sorry for all of you to experience so much loss in a short time. I hadn't seen Lynn since 1996, but hoped our paths would cross again. She was magnetic. I admired her energy and how she embraced life head-on. Hearing that Lynn has passed is a blow. I will miss my friend.
My deepest sympathies.

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Paul Richardson

I met Lynn at Snowbunny Lodge in the 1980’s. She was bigger than life and a talented ski racer. We were colleagues at the time. Living in Canada I haven’t seen Lynn in some 30 years. It was such a pleasure to reconnect on Facebook and share some memories and laughs.
She always had a smile, and was always game for whatever adventure we all had planned for our weekends off. I was hoping to reconnect this August at Mt Hood Summer Ski Camp.
My sincere condolences to her entire family.

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maurice zide

1993, Swakopmund, Namibia

Lynn is holding Roger head..

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maurice zide

This was the initial Peace Corps group that arrived in Namibia November 1993, as i mentioned 30% returned... Read more This was the initial Peace Corps group that arrived in Namibia November 1993, as i mentioned 30% returned home. Lynn survived ... Read more This was the initial Peace Corps group that arrived... Read more

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Kristine Olson

Dear Lynn’s Family, I was lucky to serve with Lynn in the Peace Corps. Lynn’s energy, confidence, and humor brightened every room. No matter how many years rolled by, I remember her clear as day. Facebook reunited us in recent years. She was always so open with her experiences, drawing us in as part of her life, making the rest of us feel more normal and less alone as we may have experienced similar things. Over the past year, I felt a real kinship with her as we were both healthcare professionals on the frontline of the pandemic. It has not been an easy year. Lynn’s absence will be be palpable. I hope she will Rest In Peace knowing how much she enriched our lives, that we will miss her, that she was loved by so many. My condolences to you, her family and closest friends.

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David Tomeo

My heart aches for Lynn's family. She is such a special person and had such a huge heart. Firsthand I can relay that in this painful year she took the time to reach out to me, an old Africa peace corps colleague. We traded several messages and she really lifted my spirit. We were looking forward to getting our families together here in Alaska after the pandemic. I miss Lynn.

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Julie Thomas

I remember volunteering with Lynn at the Mt Hood 50, admired her sense of humor and her running talent. Also... Read more I remember volunteering with Lynn at the Mt Hood 50, admired her sense of humor and her running talent. Also admired her skills... Read more I remember volunteering with Lynn at the Mt Hood 50,... Read more

maurice zide

1993, Katima Mulilo, Namibia

Lynn was 5 of us who joined Peace Corps where sent to serve in the Northwest of Namibia(Caprivi-at that time). She was stationed in Sangwalli, about 70 km outside of Katima. All of us lived in a village in the Caprivi, we lived in a Mud Hut, had no electricity or no running water. She was a tough woman as the men of the Caprivi look down on women, We had limited access to our family as we where so far away. We were over 1300 km away from the capital city Windhoek. She sure was a trouper to survive 2 years there. We lost 30% of our volunteers as they missed home.

We are shocked to loose our colleague at such a young age. Condolences to her family and to her kids.

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SYDNEY ROBERTS

Isaiah and Kenan,

Please know that I've been thinking about you, your dad and the rest of the family during this difficult time. Lynn's loss is deeply felt. She was a remarkable woman and an unforgettable soul. Please know that she will always be remembered and loved.

My deepest sympathy,
Sydney Roberts and family

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SYDNEY ROBERTS

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Julie Jean

So sorry for your family’s losses, Julie. Lynn was such a bright light who touched all that crossed her path.... Read more So sorry for your family’s losses, Julie. Lynn was such a bright light who touched all that crossed her path. I feel lucky to ... Read more So sorry for your family’s losses, Julie. Lynn was ... Read more