It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dear soul, Lynn Frances Barker, of Sequim.

Lynn was born on December 11, 1945 in Seattle to Waring and Vivian Kennedy.

She had a large, loving extended family and spent many summer vacations in British Columbia with her grandmother, her aunts, uncles, cousins and sister.

During her youth she loved ballet, even dancing in the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s production of “Aida.”

She was a good student, graduating from Roosevelt High School in Seattle. In her senior year she met the love of her life, Patrick Barker, whom she married in 1965.

They settled in Seattle, with Pat joining the Seattle Police Department and Lynn raising their children.

She became affiliated with the Avon Company, loved her ladies and eventually became a district sales manager. The family lived in Maple Valley, Woodenville, and Bellevue before settling in Sequim in 1995. There they built their cozy home with a breathtaking view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Lynn flourished in her new community, joining Dungeness Community Church, her Bible study groups, the Olympic Mountain Cloggers, and volunteering at the “My Choices” clinic.

She loved her animals, calling herself a “junior zookeeper,” caring not only for dogs and cats, but all sorts of exotic birds, various reptiles, goats, ferrets, chickens and, of course, rabbits. She raised and showed French Lop rabbits all over the region, winning “Best of Show” at her final show.

Lynn loved to travel, last year completing a month- long cross-country road trip with Pat. She visited China, Peru, Egypt, Mexico, the British Isles, Europe, and the Holy Lands. But she always loved her home the best.

She and Pat were the center of their family, hosting the holiday festivities in grand style. Lynn could brighten a room with her winning smile and positive attitude. She was a good woman, much loved by her family and many, many friends.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Pat; her son, Doug, of Sequim; her daughter, Pam (Dave) Flettre, of Duvall, Washington; and her grandchildren, Chelsea, Devin, Natalie, Hannah; and her lisle sister, Diane Mathers, of Seattle.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Dungeness Community Church, 45 Eberle Ln., in Sequim.

Contributions can be made in her honor to the American Diabetes Association, http://www.diabetes.org/donate/, or to World Vision, http://donate.worldvision.org/.