Lynn Rae Dake

Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on September 3, 1948
Departed on March 9, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Lynn R. Dake, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died March 9, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Dorothy Gerr will officiate. Interment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Surviving are her children Danielle Miller and husband Jacob, Ronnie Dake, and Jennifer LeGrand and husband John all of Cedar Rapids; her mother Margie L. Nelson of Cedar Rapids; her sister Janis Smith and husband Cliff of Austin, Arkansas; her beloved grandchildren Gabrielle LeGrand, Elijah Miller, Noah Miller, Dallis Miller, and Nicole LeGrand; her close friend Rick Rickard of Cedar Rapids; as well as several extended family member and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, and her brother Jon Nelson.

Lynn Rae Dake was born September 3, 1948 in Cedar Rapids the beloved daughter of John H. and Margie L. (Dice) Nelson. She married Ronald Dake and was blessed with three beloved children. They were later divorced. Lynn had worked various jobs in the past, but found her greatest enjoyment working in the home caring for her family. She will forever be remembered for her compassion and loving heart. Her three greatest loves were her faith, family, and friends. She enjoyed time spent with loved ones, especially during the holiday times. She also was a talented artist, floral designer, hairstylist, and a creative painter. She was a member of New Creation United Methodist Church. Lynn had a loving and giving soul that will forever be cherished by those whom loved her dearly.

Memorial donations on Lynn’s behalf may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as Lynn’s grandson has a diagnosis of Leukemia, or to New Creation United Methodist Church.

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