Lynda Joan (Hermreck) Barnum
8/15/1947 – 12/1/2024
We are profoundly saddened to announce the passing of Lynda Joan (Hermreck) Barnum on December 1, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1947, to Michael & Wilma Hermreck of Nipomo, California. Lynda graduated from Mission Catholic High School in San Luis Obispo before attending San Jose State College for her Bachelor’s Degree and Stanford University for her Master’s degree.
Always a free spirit, she held many jobs in places from the fishing port of Seattle to the Alaskan pipeline. She loved music and traveling. Life was an adventure for her, and she lived it on her terms. Even through her struggles with multiple health issues, she maintained generosity and zest for living. The world will be less colorful without her in it.
Lynda was the proud mother of Michael (Courtney) Barnum and Matthew (Xuan) Barnum and her precious grandchildren: Hannah, Zoe, Haven, Eric, and Brian. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Andrew and Randal. She is survived by her sisters Michele and Gail and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations in Lynda’s honor: The Cat House on the Kings: https://www.cathouseonthekings.com/ or Friends of the Elephant Seal: https://elephantseal.org/
