Dake, Lynn R.

Lynn R. Dake, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died March 9, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital following a long courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The Rev. Dorothy Gerr will officiate. Interment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Surviving are her children, Jennifer LeGrand and husband John, Ronnie Dake, and Danielle Miller and husband Jacob, all of Cedar Rapids; her mother, Margie L. Nelson of Cedar Rapids; her sister, Janis Smith and husband Cliff of Austin, Ark.; her beloved grandchildren, Nicole LeGrand, Gabrielle LeGrand, Elijah Miller, Noah Miller and Dallis Miller, her closest companion and loving caretaker, Rick Rickard of Cedar Rapids; as well as several extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; and her brother, Jon Nelson.

Lynn Rae Dake was born Sept. 3, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, the beloved daughter of John H. and Margie L. (Dice) Nelson. She married Ronald Dake and was blessed with three beloved children. They were later divorced. Lynn had worked various jobs in the past, but found her greatest enjoyment working in the home caring for her family. She will forever be remembered for her compassion and loving heart. Her three greatest loves were her faith, family, and friends. She enjoyed time spent with loved ones, especially during the holiday times. She also was a talented artist, floral designer, hairstylist, and a creative painter. She was a member of New Creation United Methodist Church. 

Lynn had a loving and giving soul that will forever be cherished by those who loved her dearly and called her Nana.

Memorial donations on Lynn's behalf may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as Lynn's grandson has a diagnosis of Leukemia, or to New Creation United Methodist Church.

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