Lynn Gomon Gebara

Lynn Gomon Gebara, 83, a longtime resident of Highland, California, died peacefully on April 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. Lynn was born July 16, 1940, in Norfolk, Nebraska, and raised by her parents, Horace W Gomon, a newspaper editor, and Marjorie Gomon, an English teacher. Lynn was an excellent student and an accomplished violinist. She was selected “The Milestone Girl” as the outstanding young woman of her Norfolk High School graduating Class of 1958. Lynn went on to attend the University of Nebraska where she was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority, graduating with a bachelor or arts degree in 1962. After university, Lynn married James T. Gebara, an officer in the United States Air Force. She spent the next 15 years raising her two sons, moving frequently to military postings in seven states. Settling in California in 1977, Lynn trained as a respiratory therapist and attended patients at San Bernardino Community Hospital for 25 years. In retirement, Lynn enjoyed arts and crafts hobbies and made beautiful artwork. She was active in P.E.O., a philanthropic organization for women, the Embroiderers Guild of America, and other organizations. Lynn was also a lifelong fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. No autumn Saturday afternoon passed without a “Go Big Red” message from Lynn. In the last year of her life, Lynn moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, to live with her son. She loved the beautiful blossoms of the southern springtime, and appreciated the friendliness and hospitality of the local people in North Carolina. Lynn is survived by her sons: Joseph C. Gebara of Charlotte, and Lt Gen Andrew J Gebara (wife Dr. Nikki Gebara) of Washington, DC; her brother, COL. (ret.) Charles W. Gomon of Monterey, CA; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is further survived by numerous other family and friends. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, Lynn’s sons suggest any donation in Lynn’s memory be offered to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a charity she favored which assists disabled veterans, first responders and gold star families. You may find them online at https://t2t.org/ No formal services are being planned. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and acts of kindness during this time. Please take a moment to visit Lynn’s tribute wall and share condolences and your favorite memory, photo, or video of the family.

Lynn Gomon Gebara

July 16, 1940 - April 9, 2024