Resident of Gilroy

Lynn A Lockhart of Gilroy, CA passed away from cancer on March 21, 2025 at the age of 78. He is survived by his Monterey High School sweetheart and wife of 58 years, Penelope Karas Lockhart (Gilroy), his daughter, Sarah, sister, Patricia Wolfgang (New York), and brother, Jonathan Lockhart (Monterey), sisters-in-law Judith Karas and Rachel Karas Holz. Lynn was born in Parkersburg, WV to Brooks J Lockhart and Elizabeth Counts Lockhart, both deceased.

Lynn was a Math educator for over 35 years: at Britton Middle School and later at Gavilan College. A dedicated runner, he ran the Big Sur Marathon and was a founding member of the Gavilan Joggers and Striders Running Club. Music was part of his life –from playing the trombone in the UC Davis marching band to serving on the board of the South Valley Symphony in multiple positions. One of his greatest joys was tutoring in the Gavilan College Math Lab.

Lynn will be remembered for his kindness, patience, sense of humor, and curiosity about how Keurig machines work. To honor Lynn's memory, and his strong belief in providing educational resources to historically marginalized groups, his family suggests contributions to the Gavilan College Educational Foundation ( 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Gilroy, CA. 95020) or the South Valley Symphony ( P.O. Box 1347 | Gilroy, CA 95021-1347).