Arlinda Rasmussen

Arlinda “Lyn” Rasmussen passed from this life on April 21, 2015 to her heavenly home after a fulfilling life of service to her God, family and many friends. She leaves behind a legacy of faith and prayer as a follower of Jesus Christ and missionary. Lyn was born on July 6, 1953 in Vancouver, Washington to Richard and Evelyn Perrin. The family lived in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, OR, followed by Castro Valley and Turlock, CA. She is survived by her siblings Daniel Perrin (married to Melinda) of Renton, WA, and Cindy Fisher (married to Robert) of Visalia, CA. Lyn is deeply loved by her family. Lyn married Bob Rasmussen of Turlock on December 27, 1975 at Monte Vista Chapel where Dr. Gordon Rasmussen (married to June) was senior pastor and Lyn’s father was pastor of worship. After studying at Biola University, Lyn accompanied her husband to Dallas, TX where they completed seminary. Together they served in a pastoral role in Coalinga, CA and Arcadia, CA for eight years. In 1989 Bob and Lyn were called into mission work with One Challenge International, an interdenominational organization. They have two daughters, Lauren (married to Peter Virtue of Denair) and Heather, of Turlock. The family served in Kenya for ten years, coming back to Turlock for furloughs and schooling at Turlock Christian School. Their Africa experience gave them a love for different cultures and African people in particular. Bob and Lyn moved to Washington state in 2005 where they have helped Christians partner together to love people whom God is bringing to the USA from other nations. Lyn Rasmussen became known as a woman of faith, who readily prayed for dozens of people in need. She was an encourager, often writing emails to women near and far to bolster their faith in God. In Kenya she led a group designed to bring healing to women who had suffered abuse. She was very empathetic, making people feel special and understood. Her care and support of others reflected the love of Jesus and was natural to her. The family wishes to thank the many family members, colleagues, friends, and supporters who have stood by them in many ways. A service of gratitude for Lyn’s life will be held on Saturday, May 9th at 11:00 a.m. at the Monte Vista Chapel, 1619 E. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock CA 95382. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to One Challenge, P.O. Box 36900, Colorado Springs, CO 80936 (memo: Support staff), or First Love International, P.O. Box 15836, Loves Park, IL 61132 (memo: Kenya kids).

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Arlinda Rasmussen

July 6, 1953 - April 21, 2015