I cast Lynne as Cary Watts in Horton Foote's "The Trip to Bountiful. This was Lynne's first show with the Seattle Parks and Recreation, Life Long Program. She was extremely talented and I learned that she had performed in Readers Theatre before in California. Lynne went on to perform in 13 productions. I miss her radiant smile and enthusiasm. She is missed.
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Dear Lynne’s family,
Thank you for including Lynne’s old buddies from Code Pink: Women for Peace in her celebration of life. Lynne affectionately became our seasoned matriarch. She brought passion and excitement to our cause and made protesting fun! There was no one quite like her. I felt a personal soul connection with her and was so happy to see her when she took the train down to SLO. I had the pleasure of seeing her last year for a birthday party of mutual friends; our last visit together. She will forever be in my heart and I am holding all of you in my heart, as well.
Love, Victoria
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Lynne, an inspiration, contender and blazing spirit. Forever treasured.
“A librarian’s legacy is not written on paper but imprinted on hearts, leaving indelible marks of curiosity and love for learning.”--Anonymous
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Lynne Levine
I’ve lost a great friend. Someone who inspired me, with her travels, spirit, toughness, and her dedication to those for us who were lucky enough to be in her circle. I will count Lynne as one of my great friends for life. Rest in Peace, though I know you didn’t want to miss out. We will continue to live in your honor. Thank you!
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2001, Bead Lake, Washington, USA
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1996, Atatürk, Ephesus Archaeological Site, Efes Harabeleri, Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey
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Is it possible that I am the person still alive who has known Lynne the longest? Lynne came into our family via my mother’s brother, Norman, in 1948. There is a photo of my mother and her two brothers and all the spouses, all dressed up. Everyone is SO staid except for my Auntie. She is a knock out, and her energy radiates out of the black and white photo’s gloss. I was four years old. She actually took an interest in my brother and me. As she liked to say, Peter was a joy, and Pammy was a total kvetch. I loved spending time with her. And when she and Uncle Norman had their kids, we were always invited to their house for cook outs, dinners, etc. My mother wore skirts or dresses; Lynne wore shorts in the summer. Her vibrant nature made her endlessly fascinating and interesting. My parents had died by the time I was 40, and Lynne jumped into my life with both boots. We saw each other fairly often: times with her and Juanito (John) in Branford, CT and times in San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, Arcata, and Seattle. We had long talks via phone and in person. When Rebekah my daughter was born, Lynne was consistently involved with her, too. I admired Lynne for moving out of Connecticut to California and making a whole new life at age 50. I admired her commitment and action for important causes, especially the ones involved with social justice. She went to jail for protesting the nuclear power plant in San Luis Obispo. When she moved to Seattle, she kept up her social justice and political activities, and…..she actually joined a chorus. This was a big deal because she had always been told she couldn’t carry a tune. She learned to play the ukelele. She continued to be a live wire until her body gave out. She is someone I will always carry with me.
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What a spitfire! It was a pleasure and privilege to be Lynne's cardiologist over the last 10 years and now to appreciate the other pieces and people of her life on this wonderful website. She definitely worked to live life to the fullest, age be damned. We got along so well since we are both straight shooters and could affectionately roll our eyes at each other on a regular basis ;) Will miss seeing her every 3 months - thank you Rae, her memory will live with me and others for a long time...
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While I think of her as an unstoppable social activist, in looking at all these pictures I am also so impressed by her party personality and her most exuberant sense of fashion!
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2005, San Francisco Bay Area
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Mamá Levine. Proudly I call her Mamá Levine and my friend. I remember once she took me to a step class around 1970, where, of course, she jumped up and down the whole hour...I didn't make it. We went together to Cartagena and Tumaco on the pacific in Colombia. I visited her in Fairfield, San Diego, Seattle, Bogota. She was genuinely interested in everyone and loved everyone. Polemic and controversial which made her the most interesting friend. I love your phone recording: "this is Lynne, please leave me a message and the REAL Lynne will call you back!" And then a very cheeky smile. Besos y Embrazos! Always here with us.
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