Lynn Aaron
Lynn Aaron, a third-generation West Virginian, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Lewisburg, WV, at the age of 80. She was the oldest child of Herbert Gottlieb of Welch, WV, and Betty Lee Schuchat of Lewisburg, WV.
Lynn and her brothers, Steven Gottlieb (Laura Penny) and Dr. Frederick Gottlieb (Cynthia Godsey), spent their childhood in Parkersburg and Clarksburg, where Herbert was a pharmacist, and Betty was a social worker, both serving the needs of West Virginians throughout their lives.
After graduating from high school in Clarksburg, Lynn attended the University of Indiana in Bloomington, where she met and married Theodore Steiner of Los Angeles. Together, they moved to the San Francisco Bay area, where Theodore became a professor of psychology at San Francisco State University, and Lynn pursued a career in fine arts gallery management. They have two children, Michael (Laura Murphy) of Portland, OR, and Rachel (Yonah Bookstein) of Los Angeles, CA.
After two decades in California, and despite her flourishing career, Lynn’s heart yearned for West Virginia, prompting her move to Lewisburg, a place she had always loved dearly. It was a town full of memories of her grandparents’ store on Washington Street, their home on Church Street, the beautiful Greenbrier River, and the kindness of neighbors.
Lynn continued to work in gallery management, in town, and at The Greenbrier Resort, celebrating the talents of local artists and artisans. Everywhere she went, she made a family of friends and neighbors. Lynn was a lifelong seeker and embraced alternative and energetic healing, becoming a Reiki master in a circle of local practitioners.
Lynn’s abiding love of and connection with animals was renowned, and she devoted years of service to the West Virginia SPCA. In her retirement, she became a “pet whisperer” to Greenbrier County’s most beloved and most spoiled pets. Lynn avidly tended and watched her bird feeders and had a small colony of birds, squirrels, and deer gathered outside her home daily. She fed them with love and care, even when her health required her to have help with this and many physical tasks.
Lynn took immense pride in her Lewisburg home, adorned with an extensive art collection. From local artists to pre-Columbian and African art, her residence resembled a small museum, a testament to her refined taste.
A lifelong San Francisco Giants fan, Lynn’s passion for baseball persisted in Lewisburg, attending minor league games and following her team loyally.
A devoted and beloved grandmother to Moshe, Tzofiya, Shlomo, and Naftali, she never missed a family celebration and never missed sending her legendary birthday cards. During the pandemic years, she let her grandchildren teach her how to use technology to join video calls and Zoom into family gatherings. She enjoyed them “dropping in” to Grandma Lynn’s Kitchen from their linked devices, wherever they were.
Despite the challenges posed by her condition, Lynn faced her diagnosis with unwavering strength, tirelessly working to maintain her health. Her determination allowed her to stay in the home she loved, filled with laughter, art, and memories.
Lynn approached life with humor and an indomitable spirit, staying true to her vision until the end. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, brothers, cousins, and friends. She left a legacy of resilience and independence and was an example of a woman steadfast in pursuing her passions. Lynn Aaron will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A memorial service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, on a date to be announced.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Submitted by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg.
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