Lynn Beth Bakken

Lynn Beth Bakken, beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on June 29th, 2024 after a brief hospital stay. She was 71 years old.
She was an avid golfer, hiker, pickleball player, lover of music and dancing, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and she recently took up birding. Lynn offered her time and energy to numerous charitable organizations.
She was born June 13, 1953, in Rockford Illinois. She graduated from Guilford High School Class of 1971.
Lynn lived in Littleton Colorado for the past 24 years. She also lived at times in New Mexico and Florida.
She enlisted in the Air Force after high school, was honorably discharged.
She studied nursing at Northern Illinois University, went on to earn a graduate degree in nursing and certification as a pediatric nurse practitioner from the University of Wisconsin.
Predeceased by her parents Ralph and Agnes Bakken, Rockford, Illinois; brother Reed Bakken, Hilton Head, SC.
Lynn is survived by her husband Bob Torgerson; daughter Mary Landerholm, Littleton, Colorado: brother Reed Bakken, Oregon Illinois; and two grandsons, Bradly Olson and Brett Cole Williamson, Rockford, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers the family requests you to donate to The Audubon Society or the Action Center, Lakewood, CO.
 

Lynn's cremated remains will be interred in a private ceremony. There will be a Celebration of Life on August 4th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Willowbrook Amphitheatre. Here is a Goggle map link with some pictures: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6zC82QuwGArHWQ2y5
It is a beautiful outdoor private Amphitheatre in the Willowbrook community. It is a good fit for Lynn as she so enjoyed being outdoors walking, hiking, golfing, biking, pickleball, snow shoe, etc. etc... It is a park-like setting that opens into a large cave in the red rocks.

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