Boise, Idaho
Lynn Deskins Allen 1942 - 2011 Lynn Deskins Allen, 68, of Boise, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on March 28th, 2011 after a sudden illness while vacationing in Mexico. She was born in Indiana, on November 11, 1942. Lynn graduated from Leavenworth High School in Leavenworth, Kansas and received...
Read MoreLynn was an advisor to the Circle K International (Kiwanis sponsored youth organization) when I was at BSU. For two years that we were both involved I was fortunate to work with Lynn almost daily. She was a mentor and friend, and influenced a lot of the work I do with youth today. I remember her gracious, easy manner and her ready laugh. To Dick, Lisa and Christine--thank you for sharing Lynn with all of us!
Jeffrey Roper
May 01, 2011 | Seattle, WA
Dick, Lisa, and Christine,
Please know my heart is with you as you grieve over the loss of such a wonderful woman. As a young work-study student for Channel 4, she welcomed me and guided me with respect and friendship. She was great to have as one of my first bosses. I was so happy for her as she grew there.
Tina Wyant
April 30, 2011
It was such a pleasure to know and work with Lynn on many public television and ITVS projects over several decades. Lynn's insights, good humor and great professional approach helped make every project she worked on more meaningful, and I know impacted immeasurable people in the communities she worked with. She will be greatly missed.
Susan Latton
April 30, 2011 | Madison, WI
Dick, Christine, Lisa--I was so saddened to hear about Lynn's death. She was a valued member of the IdahoPTV family and was doing important work bringing programs to a diverse audience. I had seen her not too long ago and as usual, she had a smile on her face and was taking things in stride. I take comfort in knowing that she was in sunny Mexico and with you, Dick. I will see you on Saturday. Take care.
Marcia Franklin
April 29, 2011 | Boise, ID
I had the pleasure of knowing Lynn through her great work in Public Television. She not only had an impact in Idaho but was a recognized and appreciated leader in community outreach. I too so enjoyed her great sense of humor and compassion. Please know there are many of us around the country who will miss her greatly. I'm so thankful to have known her.
Maria Alvarez Stroud
April 20, 2011 | Madison, WI
Dick,
I am so sorry to hear about Lynn. I really enjoyed working with Lynn at Idaho Public Television, she was always so kind! My thoughts are with you and your family.
Brenda Morse
April 19, 2011 | Boise, ID
Lynn was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Morgan Dethman
April 19, 2011 | Charlotte, NC
Our condolences to the Allen family. Wish we could have played another
bridge or pinnocle game with ya'll. Seems like we just lost contact after
we moved to Texas. Dennis and Beverly Walker
Dennis Walker
April 19, 2011 | Wilder, ID