Lynn Ernest Herron

Lynn Ernest Herron, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2026, at his home in Heber City, Utah. He was born June 20, 1932, in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

Lynn’s Father Gideon was a rancher and railroad worker and his Mother Zina, a schoolteacher. He grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and Star Valley, Wyoming, where his family operated a dairy ranch. As the eldest of six children, he learned responsibility and the value of hard work at a very young age. Lynn was quick to share that some of his fondest life memories were from the days with the family on the ranch in Star Valley.

Lynn proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was stationed in Adak, Alaska, Oahu, Hawaii, and served aboard three aircraft carriers as a communications specialist assigned to the Admiral’s ship. Lynn’s war experience spawned a lifelong interest in the history of war. The death and devastation he witnessed also cemented his strong personal conviction that all people are created equal and should be treated with kindness and respect.

While in the Navy, the family relocated to another dairy ranch in Charleston, Utah and upon returning, he joined them there. He then served an LDS mission in the Central States. He utilized the GI Bill to attend Brigham Young University, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. His engineering career with IBM took him to plant sites in Los Gatos, California, Boulder, Colorado and Tucson, Arizona. Lynn closed his nearly 30-year career with IBM by transitioning into sales in Salt Lake City, marketing technology to Higher Education.

Lynn married the love of his life, Elaine Hertell Herron, and they shared 67 years of marriage. They raised six children together, with an emphasis on kindness, love, curiosity, education and fun. They enjoyed many family vacations, with camping trips having a special place. Fishing was always the main event and Lynn delighted in passing along his love of fishing to his children.

A common theme in the Herron household was music. Lynn was a self-taught guitar player, and he could sing and yodel. He and Elaine harmonized beautifully together, and they would perform for family and at church talent shows. Lynn’s passion for music was passed on to each of his children, all of whom learned to play instruments.

Lynn’s interests were many. Running, cycling, tennis, golf, and skiing all became important pastimes. He was a devoted sports fan and bled BYU Blue throughout his life. Lynn also had a lifelong fascination with flying. He first began piloting an ultralight glider in Tucson. He later fulfilled a cherished dream by earning his pilot’s license, owning airplanes and flying himself and Elaine on their travels.

Intellectually and spiritually, Lynn was a truth seeker. He devoted much of his time to learning about science, evolution, and the cosmos. His journey took him to the Eastern Religions, and he read countless books by the spiritual Guru’s around the world. He was amazed to find that although the Guru’s were from across the planet and lived in different era’s, they all shared the same message – it is really all about love and losing your ego.

In retirement, Lynn and Elaine moved back to Arizona, enjoying the beautiful, warm desert and developing many lasting friendships within their retirement community. They also took up the RV life, spending several months of each year on the road. Cruising became another favorite mode of vacationing, and they sailed to ports all over the world. Lynn was happiest on days at sea, gazing out at the endless ocean horizon. They made their final relocation to Heber City to be closer to family, bringing their journey full circle to the place where they first met.

Above all, Lynn was a man of kindness, warmth and love. He was relatively quiet, but his words mattered. He had a special gift for making others feel seen and valued. He adored his family, taking great pride in each of them and relishing the time spent together. In his final year, he was able to share his love with his great-grandson, extending his legacy.

Lynn is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Hertell Herron; his children David (Beth Ozmun) Herron, Steve (Natalie) Herron, Julie (Kemla Siddoway) Herron, and Jennifer Herron; his grandchildren Alicia Herron, Andrea Herron, Austin (Mariah) Herron, Jackson Herron, step-grandchildren Cameron Kraus, Abigail Kraus, Nicholas Kraus, grandchildren Sage Herron, River (Kate) Herron, Kai Herron, great-grandson Charlie Herron, and many nieces and nephews, all of whom were very special to him.

Lynn is also survived by his five siblings, Kenny Herron, Carol Lawson, Stanley (Annette) Herron, Calvin (Connie) Herron, and Norma (Pat) Waller.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Herron and Nathan Herron.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of both Spring Gardens Assisted Living and Applegate Homecare and Hospice, for their compassionate care.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Details will be shared when finalized.

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