Rachel Beverly Lynch

Rachel Lynch, 56, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away at home on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was a beloved mother to three wonderful children, Joshua, 32, Keegan, 24, and Jacqueline, 22, and grandmother to Remington Lynch, 18 months. Rachel was born January 10, 1968 in Southfield, Michigan, to Dale and Louise Smith, and was reared in Detroit, Michigan. She left a deep void her family will never fill. Rachel was a vivacious, beautiful, selfless, loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Rachel loved life, kept true to the values of Christ's giving, forgiveness, and love. She loved to serve the Lord and was a very active volunteer in her church community. Rachel attended Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska, where she earned an Associate's Degree in Psychology.
Rachel had a soft spot for any human or animal in need. She was a provider and protector of anything that drew breath. God would send her his wounded animals for her to nurture back to health, knowing they would be in good hands and dearly cared for. Being the one in the family with a green thumb, she had a passion for nurturing her flower garden and plants as well.
After high school she explored cosmetology and fashion before proudly joining the United States Navy in 1988 where she served honorably for 5 years, a testament to her deep-rooted patriotism and sense of duty. Rachel married her former husband, Jeffrey D. Lynch, in 1999, whom she met in the Navy while stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii, sharing many years together full of love and laughter. She was a devoted mother to her children - her pride and joy. She always said they changed her life for the better, and they felt that in the love and support she provided, a love that warmed their hearts and guided their lives.
Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Louise Smith, and sisters Dawn, Robin and Jennifer. She is survived by her brother, Joel, sisters Stacy and Cindy, her children and grandson who will never forget the love she brought to their lives.
Rachel always showed kindness, grace, compassion, and love for family and friends and shared her love and smile with whoever she met.
Rachel's family and friendships encompassed all aspects of life, and each was special to her. From spontaneous phone calls with friends to outings with family to church get-togethers to helping others in any way she could, Rachel was selfless and always there for everyone. She was the friend who would volunteer for any project as freely as she would join you for lunch. She was known to do a kind favor just because it would make someone smile.
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A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 11, 2024, 12pm at:
Parker Funeral Home
10325 Parkglenn Way
Parker, Colorado 80138
Visitation and services will be held on October 11, 2024, at 11AM. Rachel will be memorialized through funeral services at Fort Logan National Cemetery on October 17, 2024, at 2:30 PM at Staging Area B.
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