Obituary: Payne, Alberta “Lynne”

PAYNE,
Alberta
“Lynne”
(Age 80)

Lynne Payne entered into eternal peace, on Wednesday, April 18th, after a brief illness.

She was surrounded by her family and loved ones as she let go of this life and gently followed her Lord to her heavenly home.

She was born Alberta Madeline Chambers in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 27, 1931.

In 1953 she married the love of her life, John Payne and spent the next 48 years of her life with him until his death in 2002.

She was an auxiliary member of the Valley Eagles, an active member of The Valley Senior Center, a part of The North Idaho Christian Cowboy Balladeers and was a proud member of the Deer Park Gospel Musical Ministries.

Lynne loved to dance, sing, laugh and spread joy wherever she went.

She was a strong Christian and loved the Lord with all her heart.

She is survived by her ‘sweetheart and best friend’ of the last five years, Emmett McLaughlin, her four children ~ James Payne and his wife Maria, Nancy Schaffer and her husband Jim, Rebecca Ward and Lori Bullers, all of Spokane.

She had nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and an abundant circle of loving friends.

She will be greatly missed and mourned.

There will be a Potluck/Celebration of Life, held at All Saints Lutheran Church located at 314 S. Spruce in Browne’s Addition in Spokane, 4:30 pm, Saturday, April 28, 2012 following a private graveside service for immediate family only.