Gene C Lynn

Gene Claire Lynn, son of James T. and Clara S. Lynn, was born December 18th, 1928 at the family homestead southwest of Eads, Kiowa County Colorado and departed this life July 15, 2025 at Southeast Colorado Cottages at the age of 96. 

Gene attended school in Eads, Colorado. He met Charlotte (Ritchie) Lynn in Eads Colorado in and they were united in marriage August 28th, 1955. Out of that union they were blessed with four children, Kathy, Rita, Don and Judi. 

Gene was inducted into the Military on April 30th, 1951 and discharged to the Army Reserves on March 18th, 1953. He was honorably discharged with a rank of Corporal in 1953. 

Gene was employed by Colorado Department of Transportation in Springfield, Colorado from 1955 until his retirement in 1988. 

Gene’s wife and children spent many vacations camping and fishing at Mirror and Taylor Lake. Later years Gene and Charlotte would load their 5th wheel trailer and spent time at John Martin Reservoir with family. Gene spent countless hours supporting his children and grandchildren extracurricular activities. His children could always count on him to be there. 

Preceding him death were his parents, James and Clara Lynn, wife, Charlotte Lynn, daughter, Kathy Shade, grandson, William Trent Ownbey, infant brother and sister Jamie and Audie, sisters, Corenne Brennan, Minnie Bell Inklebarger, Ellen Simmons, Melva King, brothers, Terry Lynn, James Lynn, and Bryon Lynn. 

Surviving family members include children Rita (Bill) Ownbey of Kenny Lake, Alaska, Donald (Emilia) Lynn of Lamar, Colorado, Judi Lynn of Bowling Green, Kentucky, son-in-law Harvey Shade of Eads, Colorado, 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. 

Gene lived a long prosperous life to the age 96. Leaving behind a family that he was very proud of and loved deeply. Rest in peace Dad and Poppie.

Funeral services will be held on July 24, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Springfield Methodist Church located at 901 Colorado Street, Springfield, Colorado. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Eads Cemetery, County Road 41, Eads, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Springfield Methodist Church, 901 Colorado Street, Springfield, Colorado 81073; or LTCC Alzheimer's Unit, Southeast Colorado Hospital District, 373 E. 10th Avenue, Springfield, Colorado 81073. Please indicate "In Memory of Gene C. Lynn" on any contribution.

Maltbie Funeral Services LLC is entrusted with arrangements.