- Date Of Death: July 20, 2016
- State: Idaho
Lynn A Dimond, age 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Cokeville, Wyoming on July 20. With the exception of his studies as a young man at the University of Wyoming Lynn spent his entire life in Cokeville.
Lynn was born on December 8, 1937 at the family ranch and raised northeast of town in a small log home still located near the Smith Fork River. He inherited his strong work ethic and knowledge of the cattle business from his father, Weldon; he came to value education and history from Mary, his mother. In part, his compassion and caring came from decades of working with and caring for a brother, Dick, with special needs.
Lynn will always be remembered as a cowboy and rancher but he was also an avid outdoorsman, community pioneer, patriot, good neighbor and friend. Above all, he was a wonderful father and grandfather.
He helped break ground for many of the community organizations and establishments that Cokeville and the State of Wyoming know today. He was a charter member of both the Cokeville Lions Club and the National Cattle Association. He served as a member of the Wyoming Stockgrowers’ Association, frequently chairing its subcommittees. Elected to the Wyoming State Grazing Board, he also served as the chair for the Lincoln County Conservation District for 10 years. He accompanied then Governor Ed Herschler overseas as part of a goodwill tour in Europe, sharing his knowledge of agriculture in the Soviet Union during the Cold War. As the Lincoln County Recreation Commissioner for 30 years, he helped start and build the Pine Creek Ski area, serving on the National Ski Patrol for many years and instructing children in the formal ski school program.
