Lynn Marvin McConnell

Lynn Marvin McConnell met his Lord Jesus on May 11, due to an extended illness. Lynn was born in Medford to Ernest C. and May E. (King) McConnell.

In his senior year at Eagle Point High School he joined the Naval Reserve in Medford. After graduation he served in Viet Nam from 1968 - 1969. In June of 1970, he married the love of his life, Robin Howard. They were married 45 years & 11 months. Their daughter Kristin was born in March 1972. In 1973, the family moved to Albany for Lynn's new job at American Can Co. in Halsey. In 1976 they welcomed a son, Kyle.

Lynn was a National Guardsman in Salem, with the 1042nd MI Battalion. He was also an active member of the Albany Jaycees and was very involved with the Albany Timber Carnival. In 1998, Lynn retired after 25 years, from what is now known as Georgia Pacific in Halsey.
Lynn's favorite hobbies were bowling and fishing, until his illness prevented him from doing so. His favorite place to fish was Clear Lake.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, David and Forrest. He is survived by his wife, Robin; children, Kristin and Kyle; Jennifer McKinney, Kyle's girlfriend and Lynn's part time caregiver and friend, as well as, five granddaughters and one grandson
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A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 21, at the Salvation Army, 345 Columbus, Albany. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Salvation Army food pantry or The Parkinson's Disease Foundation in Lynn's memory. Condolences may be sent to AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home, 805 Ellsworth SW, Albany OR, 97321.