Lynn Inkley, 96, died peacefully on Feb. 5, 2022, in Seattle, Wash.

Lynn was born in Granger, Utah, the oldest of seven children of Edwin and Merelda Inkley. He attended Cyprus High School and was an accomplished violinist. Lynn enlisted in the Navy during World War II and served as a sonar technician.

He attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on the G.I. Bill and graduated with a degree in journalism. It was there he met his future wife Millie. The couple married in April 1947 and were together for almost 65 years. Their loving relationship served as an example and inspiration to their sons Ted and Andy.

Lynn was a thoughtful and patient father to his two sons. He imparted much practical knowledge to them to move forward in their lives.

Lynn started his career at General Motors Acceptance Corporation, later working at Idaho First National Bank where he retired as a loan officer.

Following retirement Lynn took up golf with a passion and was an active board member of the Friends of Coeur d’Alene Library, where he served as president for several years and helped raise money to build the city’s new library. Lynn and Millie were also active in the Episcopal church wherever they lived. He delighted in being a grandfather and great-grandfather. He supported and cared for Millie during a long illness.

Lynn is survived by his son Andy, daughter-in-law Alison, grandchildren Jessi and Belle, great-grandchild Costa and his sisters Judy Beatie and Karen Finlayson. Lynn was preceded in death by Millie and their oldest son Ted.

A family memorial is pending.