December 13, 1943 - April 2, 2026
On April 2nd, 2026, Lynne Parish lost her long fight with dementia and passed away in Carson City. She lived 82 amazing years! As many know, Lynne lived a long and wonderful life, in which she always put others first.
Lynne was born December 13th, 1943, in Glendale, California. She lived with her parents in Burbank, attended Burbank high school, and graduated in 1961.
She attended two years of college in Glendale; at the same time, she became interested in the theater and became an actor in the Burbank Little Theater Group. They put on productions in various local towns and in cities around the United States. Lynne found it very enjoyable to be traveling with friends and presenting plays around the country.
She honed her skills while portraying her best character, which was a Halloween witch, wearing her black hat and black tooth and sounding her intimidating cackle, which has scared off many “trick-or-treaters” since. While living at home in Burbank, Lynne assisted her father who owned and operated several Southern California local “Windsor” women’s clothing stores.
She married a neighbor boy Richard, in 1969, moved to Huntington Beach, and spent a few more years in Southern California before she and Richard moved to Carson City, Nevada in 1972. In 1976, Lynne gave birth to their first and only child, Rob.
Until her passing, Lynne’s focus was on her family, first her son and husband as well as close aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She also had many lifelong friends who were family to her. Later her focus turned to her grandkids, whom she adored. She also prioritized her close-knit family friend circle, her women’s weekend group, her First United Methodist church group, and her women’s International Film group.
Lynne remained in Carson and enjoyed frequent visits to Southern California, with many adventures along the way. As a young adult she voyaged to the Middle East to visit extended family. As a young mother and wife, she traveled extensively through the North American West. Later in life she traveled with Rob, and Kelli and Rich throughout Central America, New
Zealand, Australia and then multiple trips throughout Europe.
She took immense joy in helping others and in finding small and large ways to make her many family and friends happy.
She had a strong sense of responsibility and wanting to take care of those around her, while at the same time maintaining a fun and silly side that showed through daily. If Lynne was around family or friends, and especially if she had a beautiful view, she was delighted. She made the most of her days, gave to others easily and without wanting in return. Comfortable at home, Lynne traveled extensively too, throughout the United States, and all over the world. She was the most content at her place in Huntington Harbor, or immersed in an exciting journey, both surrounded by family and friends.
Many will remember the kind deeds she did for them, as well as her contagious laugh and peaceful smile. She always wanted to make her parents, Albert and Din Zekaria, proud, and she did that in droves.
There will be a service at the First United Methodist Church in Carson City, Nevada on Sunday, May 24th at 3pm, with a reception to follow. All who knew Lynne are welcome to attend. There will also be a “post party” at Great Basin Brewery starting at 6pm on the 24th. All who knew Lynne are invited.
Please spread the word. We love and miss you every day, Nonni.
Published in the Nevada Appeal/Lahontan News, Carson City, Nevada. April 2026.
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