Lynn Riley Sullivan was born on April 8, 1936, in Bay City, Mich., and was the only child of David Ellsworth and Lucille Emily (Spinks) Riley.

After the death of her father when she was 4 years old, Lynn and her mother traveled extensively in the United States. She attended Plant High School in Tampa, Fla., and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas.

While enrolled at Syracuse University, Lynn worked at a local department store and was entered into a contest and was sent as a winner to New York City where she became a model for David Crystal and Haymaker and attended classes at New York University. She joined Pi Beta Phi while attending Ohio State University, her father’s alma mater.

In 1956, Lynn married Robert Grey Egerton. They had three children, April Lynn, Robin Riley and Robert Grey II.

In 1983, Lynn married Robert Charles Sullivan who survives her. During their marriage, they lived in their RV for 10 years as they volunteered all over the United States. During this time, they volunteered in founder’s homes, museums, lighthouses, and state and national parks. One of their favorite places was Yellowstone National Park where they served for three and a half months.

Bob and Lynn liked to travel other than in their RV. Their trips included Jamaica, Ireland (twice), Hawaii (three times), Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. They took several cruises: the Panama Canal, Alaska (four times) and around all the Hawaiian Islands.

Lynn was a consummate volunteer. While living in Louisiana, she was a “Grey Lady” for the veteran’s hospital. She served as president of the National Organization of Monroe Junior Woman’s Club. She served as president of Balboa Bay Junior Woman’s Club and was founder of Las Alegres Social Club.

Since moving to Whidbey Island, Lynn has been a volunteer at WhidbeyHealth for over 14 years, was a member of the Polly Harpole Hospital Guild and was past president of the Hospital Auxiliary. She was an active member and past president of Emblem Club #450. She was also an active member of the Oak Harbor United Methodist Church.

Lynn’s warm, welcoming personality brought smiles to many faces. She, indeed, never met a stranger. Her friendly manner made her an excellent Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader for her children. She was always ready to play bridge – anytime!

Lynn is survived by her best friend and loving husband, Bob Sullivan of Oak Harbor; wonderful daughters April Lynn (Tom) Shearer of Fallbrook, Calif., Robin Riley (Rob) Crandall of Mercer Island and Robert Grey Egerton II (Elise) of Clover, S.C.; and grandchildren Courtney Kjar (Mike) Kent, Cory Robert Egerton (Joey), Kelly Riley Crandall, Erin Nicole Crandall, Mark Thomas Shearer, Caroline Laura Shearer and Lauren and Sophia Egerton.

Her children by marriage were Bob Sullivan Jr. (R2), Laura Sullivan, John L., Sullivan, Ann Redding (Jim) and Susan Kohrs (Jeff); and grandchildren Ryan Sullivan, Michael Sullivan and Shannon Redding.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at First United Methodist Church of Oak Harbor.

At Lynn’s request, please make memorial donations to First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor, or WhidbeyHealth Auxiliary in Coupeville.