Lynn R. Votaw

Here it is almost 2026, and I found a reason to google you Lynn. My oh my the memories still flood. I remember the first time I met you.. Don Kehoe was making Mother Country Load and you walked in to play a part. Fast forward two maybe three yrs later and life reintroduced us. We were friends and we knew it was special. Now I'm 78; you are on the other side of things and joined by my souls brother Bob. I've only two real regrets. Not having a piece of your wonderful artwork to hang and my...

I only discovered Lynn had passed when I tried to find him on facebook today. I knew him from the old Red Robin days and have one of his charming paintings here in my home. So many good memories. Thank you, Lynn.

I traded art with Lynn back in WSU, Pullman days and stayed in touch in the early 70,s while in Seattle. Such fond memories, a wonderful person,he helped me to see..... Mel Monk

I have a cherished painting of Lynn's in my dining room. It is a history of Seattle in the 70's; everything in it from postcards to a photo of Eddie Jefferson taken by Preston.....
He was a gentle man and a wonderful human.
Paulette Markwood, St. Croix, Virgin Islands

I didn't know Lynn but was Annemarie's boyfriend in Junior and Senior High School. The memorial was an amazing dedication to both Lynn and Annie. I was happy to see that Annie had found a person that so mirrored her interests. Our time together as kids was spent at concerts, involved in art of any form, and laughing.

Grateful to have been able to attend the memorial yesterday at which time I was reminded of another memory of Lynn. The time at the studio when he told me he had actual tape recordings of Lawrence Ferlinghetti reading his own poetry. I thought I would never forget that, but I almost did. I didn't find the time to go back and listen to them, but I did think how cool it was to know somebody like that.

Smiling...smiling...smiling.. sitting on his motorcycle in front of the old Red Robin... what a poised and talented artist..quick with a "Hello" and always willing to help people..too early gone...loved and mist by many...rest in peace...bff