death of Evelyn “Lyn” Strong, wife of DL Capt. John P. Strong
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~ IN MEMORY ~
Evelyn “Lyn” Strong, wife of DL Capt. John P. Strong
August 2, 1937 ~ July 11, 2025
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Evelyn Strong Obituary
On her 37th wedding anniversary with the love of her life, Lyn (Evelyn)
Baum Strong entered the hospital near their beloved home in New Smyrna Beach,
Florida. Two weeks later, at her request, she returned home to begin hospice
care, surrounded by her devoted husband, six sons, daughter, and
daughter-in-law. After several cherished outings to admire the water in her
backyard – and even a 1950s dance party with her children in her room – Lyn
passed away peacefully on the evening of July 11, 2025, with her husband and
children by her side.
Born in Buffalo, New York, to Emma Hazel Lilley and Harry Elmer Baum, Lyn
graduated from nursing school in 1978 and found a calling in psychiatric
nursing, dedicating her career to caring for some of the most vulnerable
members of society. Widowed in her 20s and divorced in her 40s, she met John, a
Delta Air Lines captain, when he moved into a townhome near hers in Stone
Mountain, Georgia. They married in 1988, later building a house and hangar in a
fly-in community, near Griffin, Georgia. There, Lyn began taking classes in
drawing, watercolor, and oil painting – passions that would shape the next
chapter of her life.
Together, she and John enjoyed traveling in their single-engine Cessna,
embracing what Lyn described as a "fun and different lifestyle for
us." Their adventures extended beyond the skies as they visited
destinations including New Zealand, Great Britain, Germany, Denmark, Hawaii and
Alaska.
In 1995, the couple settled in the peaceful town of New Smyrna Beach, where Lyn
became active in the Artists' Workshop, managing publicity for the local and
Daytona newspapers. Over the years, she earned awards in numerous art contests
across Florida and found great joy in her close-knit "Bookies" book
club.
After John's retirement from Delta just one month after 9/11, the couple
continued to enjoy life in the warm, tropical climate they loved. They also
maintained a home in Peachtree City, Georgia, close to their children and
grandchildren, where many treasured holiday and birthday gatherings took place.
Lyn is survived by her husband, John; her children, John Brown, Gary Brown,
Thom Brown, Matt (Linda) Brown, Steve (Roxane) Mondibrown, Tracey (Cliff)
Rogers, and Christopher Brown; her stepchildren, Brian (Debbie) Strong and
Kristine (Ron) Ciarimboli; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her
sister, Louise Burns.
While Lyn never showed favoritism among her children, her youngest son, Chris,
insists he was the most adored - citing his good looks, sharp wit, and
"all-around coolness." His siblings unanimously and emphatically
dispute every aspect of these claims, especially the one about his looks.
A beachside memorial service for Lyn's family will be held on her 88th
birthday, Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., at Canaveral National
Seashore, Parking Lot 1 (7611 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach; parking fees
apply). Lyn and John's beloved family friend, Father Jim Spencer, will
officiate. Her son Chris may or may not be invited :).
Lyn once wrote: "I've had a wonderful life in spite of one or two cross
currents. Especially with that tall, good-looking, blue-eyed, blonde – oh, gray
now – man who has given me more than I ever deserved. But I took it
anyway."
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the ICU nurses at AdventHealth New
Smyrna Beach for their exceptional care, and to the compassionate nurses of
Halifax Health Hospice for helping guide Lyn and her loved ones through her
final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lyn's honor to the Healing Bridge
Clinic in Peachtree City, Georgia, which provides free medical care to
underserved individuals: www.healingbridgeclinic.org/donate
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