Etta Lynch

1933 - 2013

Etta Lynch (Swank) May 16, 1933 - November 17, 2013 Funeral services for Etta Lynch (Swank) will be held at the Bakersfield National Cemetery on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. Mom grew up in a large, active, loving family, being the second born of 5 children. She met her future husband, George Lynch, through her brother older brother Bill and they were married over 50 years. Mom was very active in her children's lives, as PTA President at Pioneer Drive Elementary for several years, East High Booster Club, Cub Scout leader, Brownie's and Camp Fire Girls, and starting the first Bobby Sox Softball program in Kern County. Our mom was one of the ultimate neighborhood moms to all the kids that grew up on Lexington Avenue. She worked at Kern County Municipal Court for many years, and has several of her "court ladies" that remained friends after retirement. Her later years were involved in her beloved church, Coronado Baptist, where she served as the Womens Ministry Leader. Mom and dad enjoyed traveling through the desert, and had many memorable trips to Laughlin, NV. After dads passing in 2010, mom began her cancer fight. We would like to thank Dr Rizbud, Molly, Roger and the rest of the Kaiser Oncology Staff for your loving care. Etta is preceded in death by her husband, George Lynch; her sons, Sammy and Greg Lynch; her grandson, Adam Lynch; and her brother, Dick Swank. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George and Hilly Lynch; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Steven DeGraaf; daughter-in-law, Loida Lynch; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Betty Swank; sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Bert Johnson; grandsons, Edvin and Jeremy Lynch; granddaughters, Chandler and Caycie DeGraaf and Amanda Lynch; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. For additional information, please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. Basham Funeral Care www.bakersfield.com/obits