Evangeline 'Van" Lynn

Evangeline “Van” Ruth Lynn was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She passed away after suffering several years of health issues on January 26, 2022 at age 72.

She was born to Joseph and Pauline Askey on September 14, 1949 in Cumberland, Md.  After graduating from high school in Dallas, Van attended Texas Woman’s University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.  She met her husband, Robert, in Texas and they were married in Dallas in 1972.  Together, they had 3 children: Christopher, Carson and Casey.

In her early years Van was active in the Salvation Army where she sang in the Songsters, played in the band and worked at their Texas youth camp for three summers.  She enjoyed the challenges of nursing especially in the emergency department.  Additionally, she loved music, family gatherings and preparing delicious meals.  She was a skilled card maker and loved sending special greetings to family and friends.  She thrived on in-depth Bible study with Women’s Bible Study Fellowship.  Van and Bob lived in numerous places throughout their time together…Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado.  However, she had a special place in her heart for the time they lived internationally in Singapore where she made many friends, explored new places and set time aside to spend on her card making hobby.

Her infectious laugh was enjoyed by all who shared moments with her and the simplest pleasures in life brought her great joy. She appreciated special beauty in everything she saw…sunsets, flowers, scenery, mountains.  However, nothing was more precious than the time she spent with her sons and their families.

Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Pauline Askey.  She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert; son Chris of Aurora, Co; son Carson and wife Elizabeth and grandkids Cameron and wife Madelyn, Emma, Julia and Catherine of Willow Springs, NC; and son Casey and wife Allyse and grandkids Evan, Brendon, Caden, Sean, Jaxon and Austin of Aurora, Co; brother Vernon and wife Beverly of Pooler, Ga.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:15 am on February 22, 2022 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.  Flowers may be sent to Horan and McConaty Funeral Home at 5303 E County Line Road, Centennial, Co 80122 on February 21.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Evangeline Lynn to The Salvation Army, PO Box 2499, Weirton, WV 26062 or the charity of your choice.