Lynn Ellen Akerman

Lynn Ellen Akerman was born in Seattle, Wash., Feb. 18, 1944, and passed away unexpectedly from heart disease in Portland, Ore., July 12, 2023. She and her husband, Michael Akerman, were happily married for 55 years. She is also survived by her sons, Christopher, Erik and his wife, Erika; and two beloved granddaughters. Lynn was the middle child of three girls, older sister Mary Ashmun and younger sister Janis Johanns.

Lynn graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. She met Mike at Portland State College and received her undergraduate and masters degrees from Oregon State University. As an educator, she spent her professional years teaching in multiple math departments, the last 12 years at Westview High School in Beaverton, Ore. She was known to spend long days at school working to improve curriculum and mentoring students.

Lynn was a kind, thoughtful, open-hearted person with a ready smile. She will be remembered for her excellent organizational skills. She was always prepared with a clipboard, binder, and a pencil for any task. She served as a dedicated Scout mom, Tualatin Hills Water Polo Club "Most Valiant President," Westview High School water polo "Most Valuable Mom" and volunteer for swimming and track and field meets, and board member at First Immanuel Lutheran Church.

After Lynn retired, she read all the books her busy work life had not allowed, belonging to more than one book club at a time. Over the years, she loved spending time with family at the beautiful Oregon coast. Lynn had also become an accomplished baker. She hosted happy hours in the kitchen with the First Immanuel Baking Club, often assisted by her oldest granddaughter.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.youngsfuneralhome.org for the Akerman family.