Lynn Kelsh

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Lynn Kelsh

of Mountain Home, AR

August 30, 1949 - December 31, 2022

Mrs. Lynn Kelsh, 73, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Mountain Home. She was born on August 30, 1949 in Peoria, Illinois to Robert and JoAnne (Paine) Kelsh. She was a retired middle school science teacher in Mountain Home with a total of 38+ years in education, a summertime Park Ranger and 911 operator and a member of the Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Mountain Home. She was very active in her church (it was her second family). She also volunteered at the library and loved baking, reading, walking, traveling and teaching science.

Lynn is survived by 2 sons, Luke Henry (Johanne Mongarin) and Jarrod Henry; 1 grandson, Alexandre Massicotte and 1 sister, Laurie Gorham (Rob). She is preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Lee Kelsh.

A service for Lynn Kelsh will be 11:00am Friday, January 6 at the Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Mountain Home.

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John Gregory
Loves Park, IL
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

I recently heard of the passing of a very dear teacher Lynn Kelsh. I was her classroom janitor and loved talking to her about her trips to space camp while I cleaned her room. What a lovely person and a wonderful teacher she was. She will be dearly missed.

Kimberly Pennington
Dexter, MI
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

I just learned of Lynn's passing. Sending prayers of comfort and peace to Luke and Jarrod. She was a special woman and remembered by her Ann Arbor area friends for her warmth, that special laugh and hard work. Rest in peace, my friend.

Anon
Mountain Home, AR
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Monday, January 16, 2023

Many tears have fallen in honor of this great women's passing... I will never forget the giant cactus that she had outside her house, or the special treats she would bring our class. I hope she never forgot the bird I brought her, and I hope she watches as life continues, the cycle goes on, just as she taught us. I will miss our talks Mrs Kelsh, as you had the intellect to understand me, a rare thing nowadays. I will mourn you now, but I will celebrate you always. Goodbye...

Many condolences to the family, my thoughts are with you as well.

Sandy Loftis
Mountain Home, AR
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Monday, January 9, 2023

Sending my deepest sympathy to Lynn’s family! I worked with her at Pinkston Middle School. She was a great teacher and friend. I didn’t realize that she had passed away until yesterday. Prayers for comfort!

Dana Cook
Mountain Home, AR
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Friday, January 6, 2023

I loved her. My children loved her. She will be greatly missed..

Linda Neyendorf
Mountain Home, AR
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Friday, January 6, 2023

Lynn was one of those rare people who went out of her way to help others . I taught art at Pinkston and we became friends. She started a dinner and movie night every week where a group of us had many fun times for over fourteen years, well after retirement, with various friends joining for a time. We will all miss her and send condolences to her family.

Karen Kimbriel
Mountain Home, AR
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Friday, January 6, 2023

Lynn was a long-time library volunteer. She was fun to work with and an avid supporter of science activities in the library. She will be missed!

Dianna Roller
Gassville, AR
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Friday, January 6, 2023

To all of Lynn's family,
So sorry for your loss. She was an awesome teacher. I and my children (now grown but were Pinkston students) remember her fondly. She will be missed by all of those who were fortunate enough to have known and loved her. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Dianna Roller

Ralph Bird
Gassville, AR
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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Lynn was an amazing lady, she set the bar high for teachers. We worked together at Pinkston Middle School when I was a School Resource Officer. We made a lot of trips together to Space Camp and I throughly enjoyed working with her. I know if I could say anything about Lynn it would be that she honestly cared about her students and the people she worked with. This world is a better place for her being here, we will all miss you!!

Anthony Teegarden
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR
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Thursday, January 5, 2023

So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a great lady. Thoughts and prayers are with you Luke and family.

Jeanne Bushey
OXFORD, AR
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

God's Peace to Lynn and you, her family. I too was a science teacher in the district and worked with Lynn coordinating lessons throughout the district. She LOVED teaching science! My daughter was fortunate to have her as her teacher, and I was blessed to have known her. My condolences.

Glenn Priebe
Mountain Home, AR
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Monday, January 2, 2023

We will miss Lynn at Fellowship Church. She was an outstanding teacher and worked for me as summer Park Ranger. The Lord be with the family. Glenn & Sandy

Veronica Moore
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR
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Monday, January 2, 2023

God love her and take her into Heaven, she was such a special woman here with us. I know she will be an absolutely amazing Angel for you.

Lyn Keaster
Mountain Home, AR
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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Taught at the same school as Mrs. Kelsh for several years. She was a devoted teacher and always had many science experiments and projects in class for her students. Always enjoyed hearing about her travel adventures.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Suzanne Schmoker Sutherland
Norfork, AR
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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Lynn was a lovely person and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. I extend my sincere sympathy to her family.

JudyTeegarden
Norfork, AR
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Saturday, December 31, 2022

So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing ! We enjoyed many years with Lynn and her son Luke .Luke I'm so sorry son we love you and we will be praying for the family Lynn was a joy and had the best smile ever.She was a great teacher and Mother.Gods speed love hugs and prayers to you all .

Jane Ann Knowles
Mountain Home, AR
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Saturday, December 31, 2022

To Lynn’s family
I am so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. I worked at Pinkston with her. She took many students to Space Camp each year, a highlight for 6th graders! She made Science fun with experiments and hands on learning.
Praying blessings and peace for her family.
Jane Ann Knowles

Venita Sharrar
Mountain Home, AR
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Saturday, December 31, 2022

A great lady, friend, and neighbor. I will miss our morning walks.

Megan
Mountain Home, AR
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Saturday, December 31, 2022

I will always remember this sweet woman from middle school, may she rest in peace ❤️

Naomi Lassen
Gassville, AR
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Saturday, December 31, 2022

Lynn will be sorely missed by her many friends for her wry sense of humor, grace, and love.

Mylet Trotter
Mountain Home, AR
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Saturday, December 31, 2022

Lynn was a friend and a good teacher. We shared many things while we were at Pinkston: classroom ideas, foods, stories, recipes etc. She was a fun and interesting person.
I will miss Lynn. She loved teaching Science and touched many lives.