Lynne Louise Rackley was born to Earl and Maxine Anderson on August 3, 1942. She passed away peac
efully surrounded by family on March 16, 2024 in Meridian, Idaho. She was a former 20-year resident of Crescent City, California.
Lynne was born and raised with her younger brother Louie in Santa Ana, California. She was fortunate enough to grow up near her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and several cousins. She was able to hear stories first-hand from grandparents and others and developed a love for family history that eventually became not only a life-long hobby as a genealogist, but also allowed her to provide for her family. Throughout her life Lynne lived in several parts of the country, including Southern California, Washington State, Kansas, North Carolina, but eventually she and her beloved husband Del settled down in Crescent City, California. They lived there until Del passed away and Lynne’s health eventually required her to move away to live with family members. Throughout her lifetime she had several occupations, some of which included homemaker, diet counselor, businesswomen, caregiver, genealogist, and community college adjunct professor teaching history and genealogy.
Lynne was a devoted wife and beloved mother of six children. She loved to teach and help others and had a unique ability to see and bring out the best in everyone she encountered. She was a friend to all and a tremendous role model to her friends and family. She is survived by her brother Louie Anderson (Donna), six children, Patrick (Lynae), ShellyJo, Neil (Heather), Casey, Ryan (Haley), and Cody (Natelie). She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 17 great-randchildren. She will be deeply missed but her legacy will influence many generations to come.