2003: Heather's School Halloween Parade
Kelly, Traci, Christine, Ashley, Heather, Nick, and Mom. 

You got me at 6, and forever impacted my life. Thank you for loving me unconditional.  

Christine Welker

We are very sorry that our next door neighbor Lynne has passed. She was a very kind and giving friend. We will miss the many front porch conversations and time shared..
Heather, we also share your sorrow and send you our support.
Love,
Penny & Fred

What can I say about my dear friend Lynne, whom I've known since Heather started dabbling in sushi at the age of 3?

Lynne came to our ski club at a difficult time in her life looking for friendship and acceptance.  A bit reticent at first, she almost gave up on the group until Don Watson reached out to her in friendship. He and I had been good friends for a number of years. so much so that our ski club buddies decided we should be married and gave us an unofficial wedding in front of the entire membership including a garter, toast and a  bridal bouquet. Thus, i was known around the group as "the wife."

 The friendship between Lynne and Don also blossomed and soon they were spending most Friday evenings together. Don was doing most of the cooking and they were enjoying the TV soap opera, Dallas, together with Heather and the dog. As time went on, it became abundantly clear that Don had acquired a mistress---Lynne!

Friday nights were hers, but as the wife, Saturday nights were mine, Don, and I frequented almost every hole-in-the-wall BYOB ethnic restaurant from Hollywood to Fountain Valley on Saturdays!

Ski trips, social events and other group activities together were part of the adventure. Lynne, Don, and I were all pals along with others including Bill, whom I knew well before "the mistress" entered the picture.  Gradually love bloomed, leading to the unforgettable wedding at the Ritz.  The mistress had met her ideal match in Bill. They became indispensable to each other and to their respective families.

The bond between us 4---Lynne, Bill, Don and I--- remained strong. We shared recipes, laughs, stock tips, a few tumbles on the slopes, and even tears over the years.

Lynne was devastated on losing Bill, but still remained smart, strong, funny, knd and giving to those she adored, especially Liam and her family the light of her later years. Her dazzling smile now lights up heaven. How lucky we were to know and love her!

In recent years, after we lost Bill, every time I went to Las Vegas on business, Lynne always invited me to stay with her.  Most of those visits we would spend reminiscing about past occasions with Bill, many of those events sometimes brought laughter, some brought tears. Each visit was like old times, and each visit further cemented my awareness of how endearing she was.  It was obvious her love and support for Bill was endless and I loved her for that truth.
She will be truly missed and Heather, you are forever blessed for having been so fiercely loved by her.  
-Ron Somple
(aka RFKMCD)

When I think of Lynne, a few descriptors race to the top of my impression. They include: being in charge, capable, competent, dependable, reasoning and efficient. Her ability to find a deal was well matched by her preference for luxury travel. She was the queen of the upgrade and could max credit card mileage like no one else I’ve known.
Lynne was a large part of our lives after she met Bill, who was the closest thing to a brother Ron ever had. We enjoyed watching Bill pursue her romantically, starting with a friendship approach. It was clear from the start he was smitten, but he followed her slow and steady and logical pace. At first, we didn’t see a match between them, but as they got closer and Lynne organically became the central figure in his life it was clear that in fact they were a perfect pairing. Lynne’s take charge-personality allowed them both the opportunity to experience life more fully together, usually in first class and in a suite! 
 Eventually, she and Bill married. She was a beautiful bride, made even more beautiful by her incomparable, confident, wide smile. Ron was best man, who kept Bill from levitating off the Pacific Ocean overlook of the Ritz. 
We remained close for years. She touched our family’s lives in so many impressionable ways, but mostly by how happy she made our dear, dear friend Bill happy. Seeing him live such a fulfilled life with her was worth its weight in gold. She was indeed a special woman. Simply by sharing and combining her life with his, and his kids and all the grandkids created a wonderful life that not everyone gets to enjoy. Thank you for being exactly who you were, Lynne. Bill, your bride is back with you now.
Forever friends,
The Somples

OBITUARY

Lynne Gail Mahar

July 4, 1952 – April 9, 2026

Pacific View Mortuary & Memorial Park

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