It is with deep sorrow the family of Lynn Susan Martin Fouce, eldest child of the late Gerald and Nell Martin, born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, passed away on May 8, 2021, her 75th birthday at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas. She succumbed to a brief but courageous battle with cancer surrounded by loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen Fouce, father-in-law Frank Fouce, brother-in-law Dan Otter, and nephew Julian Fouce. Lynn is survived by her sister Wendy Martin, brother Barry Martin (Lorraine), by her nephew Garrett Martin (Dawn), niece Allison Massey (Jayden) and children Cayla and Alivia in Canada. US family members include mother-in-law Betty Fouce, sisters-in-law Maria, Laura, Paula, Martha Fouce and Victoria Otter, brother-in-law Thomas Fouce, nieces Danielle and Katie Otter and nephews Vincent Fouce and Christian Otter.
Lynn started dancing at the age of 4 years, was an accomplished athlete and left Edmonton for advanced ballet training at the Hammond School of Dancing in Chester, England finishing her training in London. Her career as a dancer took her around the world to various locations including Paris, Beirut, Mexico, and in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace with Tom Jones and others, at the Dunes in Lido de Paris, and at the Stardust as a Bluebell.
Along with her late husband Stephen, Lynn enjoyed fashion, good food, fine wine, musical theater and travel. They enjoyed cruising together and with family. Avid Formula 1 racing fans, every June they attended the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal and were active in the Ferrari Club. “Coach Lynn” (as Stephen called her) was a knowledgeable fan of American football, especially the USC Trojans, Los Angeles Raiders and Marcus Allen. Lynn returned to dance later on in Florida appearing with Florence Henderson, Robert Morse and Lorene Yarnell; in Zurich: and in Las Vegas with the M&M American Dance Theatre at the South Point.
Lynn was a truly kind, generous, and loving person. Her warmth and welcoming spirit were infectious. Always in style her grace, beauty, and special presence was noted by all, which included countless friends she enjoyed visiting with globally. Her passion for dance never wavered. We all loved you Lynn, may you rest in peace. We are deeply grateful to Linda Grimes, Valerie Brooks and Bobby Reyes for the loving care provided for Lynn. Her family will have a private memorial.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lynn's name to The Julian T. Fouce Music Therapy Fund at The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/olga/?appealCode=M1070, or Keep Memory Alive at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health https://give.ccf.org/give/207598/#!/donation/checkout
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsouthjones.com for the Martin Fouce family.
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