David G. Lynn

Dave was born June 2, 1951 in Fairford, England, the first child of Merlyn “Bud” Lynn and Muriel (Snuggs) Lynn, while his father was a stationed there with the United States Army.

Dave graduated from Stoutland High School, and attended first Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, then the University of Missouri in Columbia, while working there as a young man.

Dave married the love of his life, Lillian, on October 12, 1984 in a beautiful ceremony on their Rocheport farm. They joined two families as one and celebrated over 38 years together. Dave and Lil remained friends with his first wife, Karen L. Lynn, until her death.

Dave loved to do yard work. He was known to mow the grass even if most thought it didn’t need it. He greatly enjoyed the flowers and shrubbery he planted and maintained. His constant companion indoors and out was his beloved rescue dog, Kendra. He enjoyed watching local sports teams, especially if a grandchild was playing. Dave and Lil enjoyed traveling, cooking for and hosting family, in his prior years he practiced amateur photography, but most importantly raising several grandchildren and watching the many great grands grow and thrive.

Dave retired after many years working at Columbia Ready Mix. He was a former active member in the Columbia Tiger Shrine Club and the Columbia Masonic Lodge. He saw first-hand some of the wonderful work done by both, before declining health prevented his further participation.

David is survived by his wife, Lil; grandson, Keshawn Smith who remains in the home; and by their daughters, Sarah Soper (Brian) and Gayanna Bohlmeyer (Dan). Also treasured are grandchildren, Dani Cozart, Kohrdel Lynn, Diantae Smith, Brooke Mullen-Soper, Travis Kinkade (Megan), Cody Kinkade (Melissa), Breanna Troxel (Brian), Caleb Bohlmeyer (Devon), Cullen Bohlmeyer, Danielle Rees (Gary), Tim Shives (Melissa), Darrell House (Shandell), Dwight House, and Shelton House (Tanesha). Also surviving are 7 siblings, Linda Shives (Norm), Stanley Lynn (Linda), Robert Lynn, Dale Lynn (Joetta), Donald Lynn (Venus), Donna Lynn-Carpenter (Allen Reed), and Debra Patterson (Christopher); as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and 2 aunts.

Dave is preceded in death by his parents, and youngest brother, Ronald Lee Lynn.

A celebration of life gathering will be held Friday, April 8, 2022, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice, or to the Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65202.