Lynn T. Burtness

On December 2, 2014 Lynn transitioned into the loving arms of Jesus following a brave battle against leukemia. She was born in Ely, Nevada on July 16, 1938 and moved to Santa Barbara with her family in 1952. Attending and graduating from both La Cumbre Junior High School and Santa Barbara High School, she continued her education at UCSB from which she earned a BA in Home Economics in 1960. She then taught related subjects at Santa Barbara Junior High School for 2 1/2 years. During this time she married Robert Alderman, and they had two daughters, Janet and Laurie. As a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 56 years, she became a Worthy Matron and also a Deputy Grand Matron. She was a charter member of the Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association and was the president for two terms. In addition, she chaired her class reunion committee for many years. Lynn was also a long time member of the Santa Barbara Woman's Club at Rockwood where she served as president. Acquainted with Bob Burtness since they were in the orchestra at La Cumbre Junior High School plus the marching and concert bands at Santa Barbara High School, they continued to see each other at class reunions and were married in 1991. Together they enjoyed numerous activities including wood refinishing, an antique car club, various historical organizations, the Santa Barbara Zoo, traveling, railroads between the sizes of toy trains and the Nevada Northern Railway, and rebuilding their Santa Barbara family home into a Queen Anne Victorian. Lynn inspired others as a compassionate, loving, and upbeat person whose presence and attitude was contagious. Lynn was preceded in death by her father, Paul Hammock, mother, Cora Hammock, first husband, Robert Alderman, grandson, Zachary Bunnell, and step grandson, Chris Zahuta. She is survived by her husband, Bob, daughters Janet Alderman Zahuta (Bob) and Laurie Alderman Bunnell (Doug), grand daughters Joslin Alderman and Zoe Bunnell, step grandson Matt Zahuta, step daughter Shenandoah Marr, sister-in-law Linda Alderman and brothers-in-law George and Bill Burtness. The family appreciates the dedicated professionalism and loving care given to Lynn by the Oncology Department at the Cottage Hospital, with special thanks to Dr. Julie A. Taguchi and Nurse Practitioner Hangama Abassi for their insight and special friendship. A memorial service will be held at El Montecito Presbyterian Church on Thursday, January 15 at 2:00 P. M. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory would be welcomed on behalf of the Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association or the Santa Barbara Woman's Club endowment fund.

Lynn T. Burtness

July 16, 1938 - December 2, 2014