Lynn VanYe Murray

Lynn VanYe Murray was born on May 2, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She passed away on February 1, 2025 in Napa, California. 

Lynn grew up in Minneapolis and attended the University of Minnesota, where she met her future husband Paul VanYe. Lynn and Paul raised their sons, Todd and Mark, in the San Francisco Bay area, where they enjoyed many activities including skiing at Lake Tahoe and boating on Lakes Shasta, Powell, and Don Pedro. 

Lynn married Bob Murray in 1992 and they moved to Kailua, Hawaii where they lived for the next 27 years. Lynn was active in many organizations in Hawaii including: the Garden Club of Hawaii, serving as President for 3 years; P.E.O., a philanthropic organization; and the First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, where she served as a deacon and later as an elder.

A loving wife, mother, and friend, Lynn will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband, Bob; her sister, Jean; her sons, Todd and Mark and their families; Bob’s children, Brian, Laura, Pam, and Rob and their families; 10 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. 

A Celebration of Life will be held this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Napa

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