LYNN ALLEN LACEY

Born 2/10/1945 in Pomona, CA. Passed away in Sacramento 1/20/2014 at age 68. Loving & caring husband of Cindi Lacey; "Step" Father (AKA "Dad") to Adam Matthews and Wendy Matthews. Devoted Papa to 5 grandkids: Kylie (15), Karma (11), Cali (5), Bella (11) & Max (10). He was little brother to Jon and Bruce Lacey and their wives Melba and Dorothy. He cared deeply for all nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lynn worked for Safeway to put himself through San Diego State Univ., and obtained his Ph.D. in psychology at International College. He spent 10 years at China Lake Naval Weapons Center, first in human factors as a Navy psychologist and then as an organizational development specialist training civilian personnel, navy pilots, and even Admirals in the art of communication. From there, he spent the next 10 years managing his own consulting firm, "Common Visions," conducting communication seminars for multiple military facilities and fortune 500 companies. He found his passion as a Job Development Specialist with the Refugee Job Placement Program for Sacramento City Schools where he worked for 12 years helping me and women from Vietnam, Laos, Bosnia, Sudan, Burundi and the Ukraine obtain jobs and become self-sufficient in the U.S. After retiring 7 years ago, he became very active in his grandkids' lives from coaching soccer to going to library reading days. He provided special company and caring for his mother-in-law, Jane Breedon, who resides at the home. Lynn enjoyed simple pleasures: Dodgers, Lakers and Rams; In-N-Out burgers; Mexican food at El Puerto; breakfast at Waffle Shop; gatherings and vacations with family; playing with Mocha, the family dog; mornings at McDonald's talking to veterans; walking the neighborhood and chatting with neighbors -- Lynn never met a stranger he didn't know. You will be missed Lynn, Dad, Papa, but as Lynn always said: "THE BEST IS YET TO BE!" Memorial Service 2/1/2014 at 3:00 p.m. CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL AWARENESS (CSA), 1275 Starboard Dr. West Sacramento CA 95691 - in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project OR CSA-Building Fund.