Dr. Lynne M. Bownds

08/27/1941 - 01/08/2011

BORN

08/27/1941

DIED

01/08/2011

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Lynne Bownds Obituary

BOWNDS,
Dr. Lynne M.

Passed away peacefully on January 8th in Boise, Idaho, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Lynne was born August 27th, 1941 in Walla Walla, Washington, to Pat Duffy and Frank Castoldi. Lynne and her family moved to Oakland, California where she met and married the love of her Life, Dr. John Bownds. Together they had three children, Jennie, Layne and Gabe. Lynne and her family moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1969. While living in Tucson, she received her nursing degree and worked for the University of Arizona's Student Health Center. Lynne then moved to Knoxville, Tennessee and worked as a nurse practitioner for Planned Parenthood. Lynne continued her education at The University of Tennessee and received her Bachelors, Masters and a PHD in healthcare economics. In September 1999 she accepted a position at Eastern Washington University in Spokane, Washington, as an economics professor. Upon arriving in Spokane, she also took up running which became one of her greatest passions. Lynne joined the Bloomsday Roadrunner running club and forged lifelong friendships with this group, as well as the colleagues she met at EWU. Lynne loved life passionately and was a gentle soul. Lynne is survived by her three children and her brother, Steve Castoldi. Lynne is preceded in death by her father, Frank Castoldi, her mother, Pat Duffy, and her soul mate and husband for 31 years, John Bownds. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Luke's Hospice, 190 E. Bannock, Boise, Idaho 83712 in memory of Dr. Lynne Bownds. Words cannot express how much Lynne will be truly missed by all who knew her, and were lucky enough to have her in their lives.
We will never forget you Lynne, we love you! Arrangements in Boise are under the direction of SUMMERS FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Lynne Bownds

7 Entries

Jim Cushing

February 18, 2011

Hi Jennie, Layne and Gabe, I was terribly sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. What an absolutely wonderful person she was! As was your Dad! I have so many fond memories of them – and you kids -- from the time you all were in Tucson. It’s certainly not fair when the world’ best people live such short lives. I’ve heard through David that you three are getting on quite well. I’m pleased to hear that. My best wishes to all of you … and my sincerest condolences.

Kim Moran

February 2, 2011

You were my favorite professor in college, Dr. Bownds. You were so good to me and I loved listening to you speak every week. It was so neat to see you at the Colbert 1/2 marathon in 2009 and I can't believe you remembered me from class!

dagmar cushing

January 31, 2011

Dear Jennie, Layne and Gabe, it's been so many years and i don't know where you all live so this rather impersonal greeting will have to do. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She and your Dad were really important people in my life, really best friends in the early years in AZ when you guys were little tykes. what a lovely lady she was: so friendly and warm, full of life and fun, and also "wise". Jim and i loved hanging out with you guys and I'll never forget the day Gabe "showed up". What a joy! I know our lives took a different path, mostly because of the geographical move but I will always be grateful for the great friendship and many wonderful times we had together. You probably all have your own families now. I know your Mom always delighted in all 3 of you -- she also taught me a few tricks in the mothering department (since i was such a greenhorn). I still have pictures from that time and probably also some old super 8 movies. Sending all my love and condolences, Dagmar (Cushing, in AZ) (520) 289-7588
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January 31, 2011

A truly remarkable person that I was
privileged to have attended high school
with over 50 years ago.

Barbara Quinn Hardin, Oakland Calif.

Leigh Murakami

January 31, 2011

I had the wonderful opportunity of having Dr. Bownds as an ecomonics professor at EWU back in 1999. She was brilliant and full of knowledge. I enjoyed her lectures. She will be deeply missed.

Jim Hoppe

January 30, 2011

I feel privileged to have known Lynne Bownds. She fit right in to our Bloomsday Road Runners Club. She showed her determination in both finishing a running race and in her fight with cancer. With her broad background, she was always the most knowledgeable of the group in our post run, world problem solving, discussions over coffee at the Park Bench. I will definitely miss Lynne.

Laurie Benham

January 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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