Lyndale Aaron Trammell, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2019, at 8:32pm, surrounded by his wife, three children, and close family in Richardson, TX. Lynn was born on July 19, 1949, to Delbert and Jean Trammell in Denison, TX. He graduated from Denison High School in 1967, where he excelled academically, and was active in track and field as a pole vaulter. Lynn’s lifetime passion for the water was evident throughout his youth, as he became a local swim instructor, lifeguard, and competitive diver. Lynn subsequently attended the University of Texas at Arlington, where he graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, returning again in 1976 to earn a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Lynn and his wife Karen were married on May 22, 1971 at First Baptist Church in Denison, TX. He went on to work for Texas Instruments in Dallas, TX, rising through the executive ranks as an Engineering Manager, which afforded him the opportunity to move his family overseas for seven years to share countless fond memories in the Philippines and Singapore. In addition to a rewarding career at Texas Instruments, Lynn’s love of the water saw him own and operate a windsurfing company for a time called “Windsurfing Southwest,” teaching windsurfing lessons at community colleges throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and selling sailing merchandise with his wife. Lynn took up windsurfing himself, successfully participating in numerous windsurfing regattas. Throughout his life, Lynn maintained a passion for dog training, teaching dog obedience classes and winning countless awards in obedience competitions with his beloved Samoyed, Kodiak, and, later in life, continued training his German Shepherd, Kaiser, in agility. A 22 year survivor of non-hodgkins lymphoma, Lynn was passionate about donating to cancer research and regularly trained and competed with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Team in Training) in local triathlon events. In addition to triathlons, Lynn successfully completed the Austin-to-Shiner 100 mile bike ride. Lynn is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Karen Trammell of Garland, TX; his adult children and their spouses, Matthew Trammell (Shannon) of Denton, TX, Ashley Rutledge (John) of Richardson, TX, and Amber Jurcak (Matt) of Sachse, TX. He was blessed with seven beautiful grandchildren, all of whom loved their Granddad beyond measure. He is also survived by his sisters, Julia Talbott, Delia Meese, Phyllis Beets and Jodi Cryan, and their respective families. Lynn leaves behind a legacy of family, love, and faith to his children, grandchildren, and all who knew him. He will be missed eternally. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 10:45 am, Friday, January 3rd, at Bratcher Funeral Home in Denison, TX. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Pastor Bill Ashburn will officiate. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to honor Lynn’s memory with a charitable donation, please contact the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at: https://donate.lls.org/
Phil and I are sad to learn about Lynn’s passing. We both have fond memories of fun times at Grayson JC. We both had lots of our classes with Lynn. We had some great games of spades with Lynn and Karen (and other former DHS students as well as new friends from surrounding areas). Phil especially remembers playing ping pong with Lynn in the Student Center - sometimes so competitively that they were almost too exhausted to go to class.
Sending our condolences to Karen and family, Donna and Phil McKinney
Very sad to hear of Lynn's passing. We were neighbors on Heron Street many many years ago. I remember him as being very quiet and reserved and a very nice person. I had often wondered where he was. My condolences to his family and pray for their comfort during this huge loss.
I was so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. He sure lived his life to th fullest. Karen, I was ill with some weird virus or would have attended family time and the service at First Baptist. Please find comfort and peace in the Lord and may this difficult time in your life be full of memories of your and Lynn's life together. Che Che Dusek Smith
Kathryn Mosse
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Lyndale Aaron Trammell
JULY 19, 1949 – DECEMBER 27, 2019
Lyndale Aaron Trammell, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2019, at 8:32pm, surrounded by his wife, three children, and close family in Richardson, TX. Lynn was born on July 19, 1949, to Delbert and Jean Trammell in Denison, TX. He graduated from Denison High School in 1967, where he excelled academically, and was active in track and field as a pole vaulter. Lynn’s lifetime passion for the water was evident throughout his youth, as he became a local swim instructor, lifeguard, and competitive diver. Lynn subsequently attended the University of Texas at Arlington, where he graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, returning again in 1976 to earn a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Lynn and his wife Karen were married on May 22, 1971 at First Baptist Church in Denison, TX. He went on to work for Texas Instruments in Dallas, TX, rising through the executive ranks as an Engineering Manager, which afforded him the opportunity to move his family overseas for seven years to share countless fond memories in the Philippines and Singapore. In addition to a rewarding career at Texas Instruments, Lynn’s love of the water saw him own and operate a windsurfing company for a time called “Windsurfing Southwest,” teaching windsurfing lessons at community colleges throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and selling sailing merchandise with his wife. Lynn took up windsurfing himself, successfully participating in numerous windsurfing regattas. Throughout his life, Lynn maintained a passion for dog training, teaching dog obedience classes and winning countless awards in obedience competitions with his beloved Samoyed, Kodiak, and, later in life, continued training his German Shepherd, Kaiser, in agility. A 22 year survivor of non-hodgkins lymphoma, Lynn was passionate about donating to cancer research and regularly trained and competed with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Team in Training) in local triathlon events. In addition to triathlons, Lynn successfully completed the Austin-to-Shiner 100 mile bike ride. Lynn is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Karen Trammell of Garland, TX; his adult children and their spouses, Matthew Trammell (Shannon) of Denton, TX, Ashley Rutledge (John) of Richardson, TX, and Amber Jurcak (Matt) of Sachse, TX. He was blessed with seven beautiful grandchildren, all of whom loved their Granddad beyond measure. He is also survived by his sisters, Julia Talbott, Delia Meese, Phyllis Beets and Jodi Cryan, and their respective families. Lynn leaves behind a legacy of family, love, and faith to his children, grandchildren, and all who knew him. He will be missed eternally. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 10:45 am, Friday, January 3rd, at Bratcher Funeral Home in Denison, TX. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Pastor Bill Ashburn will officiate. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to honor Lynn’s memory with a charitable donation, please contact the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at: https://donate.lls.org/
Donna Waters (McKinney)
Phil and I are sad to learn about Lynn’s passing. We both have fond memories of fun times at Grayson JC. We both had lots of our classes with Lynn. We had some great games of spades with Lynn and Karen (and other former DHS students as well as new friends from surrounding areas). Phil especially remembers playing ping pong with Lynn in the Student Center - sometimes so competitively that they were almost too exhausted to go to class.
Sending our condolences to Karen and family, Donna and Phil McKinney
Ellen Crouse (McKee)
Very sad to hear of Lynn's passing. We were neighbors on Heron Street many many years ago. I remember him as being very quiet and reserved and a very nice person. I had often wondered where he was. My condolences to his family and pray for their comfort during this huge loss.
Ellen Crouse McKee
Diana "Che Che" Dusek (Smith)
I was so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. He sure lived his life to th fullest. Karen, I was ill with some weird virus or would have attended family time and the service at First Baptist. Please find comfort and peace in the Lord and may this difficult time in your life be full of memories of your and Lynn's life together. Che Che Dusek Smith