Lynne Ternent

To know Lynne Ternent was to see Jesus on this earth (or to come as close as one could). Her example led many people to Christ, and her friendship and discipleship helped many of them remain tethered to Christ. Lynne's extreme love for PEOPLE knew no race, no religion, no gender, no age, no political affiliation, no limit whatsoever. She was truly a Christ Ambassador in every sense of the meaning, and she loved with no limits, with no bounds, with no exceptions. Though she will be sorely missed and her loved ones will grieve her absence here on this earth, they are joyous that her pain in this life is over, and that Jesus has accepted her into His loving arms. There is no doubt that on March 1st, 2025, she heard the words: "Well done, good and faithful servant" (Matt. 25:23). After her battle with this final, cruel cancer, Lynne now has rest.

She found such joy in her family, first and foremost, but also in so many friends from the churches she was an integral part of: Evangel Temple (Akron), Cuyahoga Falls Assembly of God, and New Life (New Hope) Church in Stow. She served as secretary at Evangel and New Life. In the professional world, she also left her mark, especially when she won the title "International Secretary of the Year" in 1987, which took her to a competition in Los Angeles, California, and to various speaking engagements in the United States. She was the executive secretary at Emerge Ministries, and later the executive secretary at Empire Wholesale Lumber before her retirement in 2012. Whether in her professional or personal life, Lynne's friends knew her as a consummate encourager who always gave of her time and loved so selflessly. Of course, she also found joy in the simple things: a cold slice of watermelon (with salt, of course); the beach, especially the sound of the waves; and a good, solid, daily nap, when she could manage it.

Lynne is survived by her faithful, loving husband Hugh, to whom she was married for 58 years; her son, David (Kelli) Ternent; her daughter, Cathy (Greg) Dyer; her son, Trent (Richele)Thompson; her grandchildren - Caleb (Courtney) and Cameron (Juilia) Ternent, Meghan and Mea Dyer, and Dominick and Delaney Thompson. In addition, she is also survived by her brother, John Shaver; her niece, Melody Lovelace; and her nephew, Joey Shaver. Hugh and Lynne's "big hearts" also included friends who were grafted into the family tree: Joe and Michele Tilstra and their children, Kyle, Connor, and Caden, along with many others. She leaves behind a rich legacy that will never decay, for it was forged in heavenly strands woven together in a cord of love that will be cherished forever.

Lynne's Celebration of Life service will be on Tuesday, March 4th, at 4:00 p.m. at New Life Church in Stow. (The calling hours are at 3:00 p.m.)