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LYNNE OWOMOYELA Obituary

LYNNE OWOMOYELA Lynne Seaborg Owomoyela, "Ms. O," 1944-2014, passed away May 15, 2014, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Lynne grew up in Burbank, Calif. She then lived in Lagos Nigeria and Lincoln, Neb. before settling in Las Vegas. Known as :Ms. O" by her students, she taught English for over 30 years at Valley High School and Orr Middle School. Lynne was beloved by family and friends for her generous heart and fabulous sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ethel Seaborg; and son, Steven. She is survived by her son, David Ollison; sister, Judy Parker; brother, Dave Seaborg; sister-in-law, Flora Seaborg; and niece, Francesca Parker. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89121. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Community Lutheran or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on May 21, 2014.

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April Sayegh

June 18, 2025

Ms. O was a funny, kind, inspirational teacher. I´m sad that she´s been gone for over ten years now.

Rosalinda R.

March 11, 2025

Ms. O, boy, do I have fond memories of having you as my teacher in middle school. You were one of the first ones to motivate me to do well in school, here in the states. Thank you for your kindness and your contagious laugh! Rest easy

Sherri Marino - Edwards

June 2, 2014

Mrs. O. I remember you fondly and you always had the best sense of humor (You had a lot to work with in our class of 1982!)and I don't recall you ever being in a bad mood. Always with a smile. Bless your heart.

May 25, 2014

Lynne, you always had a sense of humor. You kept me in stitches with all your funny stories. I'll miss you. Carla Miller

May 24, 2014

I love you, Lynne. We've been through so much together. Thanks for your friendship.

Sybil and Joel Raiman

Lynne and David at our 50th wedding anniversary party 9/1/13

May 24, 2014

Jennifer Miller

May 23, 2014

You were my favorite teacher and friend. You will be greatly missed.

JoJo Bennington (joseph)

May 23, 2014

Miss O.. you are truly thought of fondly and you will be missed.

May 22, 2014

Awww Ms. O you were always my favorite teacher. Rest well.

May 22, 2014

Lynne, I so enjoyed our friendship over all these years since first we met when we both taught at Valley High School, You found humor in everything, a quality so rare and so wonderful. You were a dear and the world is less without you.

Judith Granese

Brenda Tanner

May 21, 2014

So sorry forthe loss of her. I worked with her at Orr Middle School, all the kids loved her. She will be missed. Go in peace Mrs O.

May 21, 2014

You were a wonderful mom,beautiul person and an amazing friend!! You're laugh will be so very missed!! You will always be forever in our hearts Love your other family the Hagers !!

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24

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1:00 p.m.

Community Lutheran Church

3720 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV

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