Evelyn Elise Talbot (Rassbach)
(1932 - 2017)

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Evelyn Elise Talbot (Rassbach)
Nickname: Lynn

Birth:
Pennsylvania, United States of America
June 15, 1932

Passing:
California, United States of America
September 13, 2017

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Evelyn Elise Rassbach Talbot
Born June 15, 1932 Deceased September 13, 2017

Beloved sister/mother/aunt/grandmother/great-grandmother Lynn Talbot of Santa Rosa died peacefully on September 13, 2017 following a series of strokes. Born in Philadelphia, PA, as Evelyn Elise Rassbach, first child of Philip Hermann Rassbach and Evelyn Toot Rassbach, Lynn later attended Denison University in Granville, OH, where she met Ralph "Igor" Talbot, to whom she became happily married for 57 years until his passing in November 2010.
Known for her motherly patience and progressive views, Lynn became an ardent practitioner of yoga and student of Buddhism soon after the family moved from Ohio to California in 1967. While raising four boys, she also found time to go back to school for an R.N. degree, and worked as a Kaiser nurse for several years. In 1976-78, Lynn and Ralph spent a year each in Paris and London. After retiring in 1988, they both became big fans of traditional jazz, attending festivals all over the US west coast.
Lynn is survived by her sister Jean Stuart (and brother-in-law Douglas) of Tucson, AZ, six nieces and nephews, and four sons and daughters-in-law: Philip and Susan Talbot of Manchester CT, Bruce and Sophia Talbot of El Cerrito CA, Alan and Melinda Talbot of Sonoma CA, and Jay and Yukiko Talbot of Tokyo Japan, as well as nine grandchildren (Bruce and Sophia's children Colin, Nicole, and Elise, Alan's children Jacquie, Stacey, and Deanna, and Jay and Yukiko's children Jason, Jimmy, and Joe), plus three great-grandchildren (Elise and Stephen's children Calistos and Cosette and Stacey and Tom's daughter Ryan).
The family would like to express their gratitude for the excellent, compassionate care Lynn received while at the Kaiser Rehab Center in Vallejo, at Welcome Home Senior Residence in Concord, and by Ninia and her outstanding Ace Hospice team. Everyone marveled at how Lynn managed to retain her inner strength and even her sense of humor during eight increasingly challenging months following her initial massive stroke in January.
Lynn's sons and their families gathered to scatter her ashes at sea, as she wished, just outside the Golden Gate. They were later joined by some of her many friends to remember and celebrate her inspirational, exemplary life.

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Susan Hering Howard

(family friend)

January 24th, 2019

"I was so very sorry to read of Lynn's passing in the recent Denison ('85) magazine. "Igor" and our dad, Bud, were childhood friends and I remember both Lynn & Ig with much fondness. Prudy & Bud are long gone... but the memory of their dear friends lives on in the next generation. Hugs to the Talbot gang from the Hering gang."

Alan (Hammy) Hamilton

(Friend of the boys)

November 13th, 2018

"My memories of Lynn go back more than 50 years ago, to when I would sleep over at their house with Alan and Jay. She always made Crepes for breakfast, which I devoured. Many fond memories of this family, and the kindness of Lynn.

I have lost touch with all the boys, and would like to reconnect. Lots of good times and troublemaking with that bunch."

Sue and Harold Yackey

(Friends)

January 4th, 2018

"We met Lynn and Ralph at jazz festivals and enjoyed our jazz relationship. We had such fun times at Sacramento and especially Mammoth. We both RVed there. We have great memories and will miss them both and their beloved dog. Our very deepest sympathy to your family. Our annual Christmas card was returned so I had to check Google to find Lynn. So sorry."

George Casper

(Nephew)

November 19th, 2017

"I can remember Lynn as a young woman with four small children when we visited Columbus prior to the move to CA. She was always kind and gentle ...good with her and other children. I had my longest conversation with her in MO during arrangements for Aunt Mary while Ralph and Virginia were busy. I had a delightful luncheon in 2009 with Lynn and Ralph in Santa Rosa when I drove over from Stockton during a visit to CA. That was the last time I saw either of them. While contacts were few and short over the years ... I always loved my Godparents. She lived a good and full life ...all that we can ask for. Kind wishes to all of my Talbot family. Love, George"

Dan Stuart

(nephew)

November 2nd, 2017

"My memories of Aunt Lynn are of a very graceful and intelligent lady who spoke in careful measured tones, I never heard her once raise her voice. She and Uncle Ralph made a great couple and complimented each other beautifully. She loved jazz, enjoyed golf and was proud of her four sons. She had a sort of old school charm and sense of the world, and always had wry observations about current events. It meant a lot to me that she made the effort to see me perform twice, three decades apart! It goes without saying how much she'll be missed by her family and friends, I know I will always think of her with fondness and deep respect. I am very sorry I can't attend her memorial, but will most definitely be there in spirit. Abrazos!"

Gene and Nancy Chalmers

(Friends)

October 23rd, 2017

"Lynn and Ralph have been such real close friends for more than 70 years. As part of the Strangeclub golf group, we enjoyed all the wonderful times together golfing, Friday night get together dinners, New Year,s dinner and a movie, traveling golf adventures to many California and Hawaii resorts. The golf always was suspect, but the outings were so much fun. God bless you, Lynn,. We will miss you. Gene and Nancy"

Kathy Lohse

(niece)

October 18th, 2017

"I have been thinking a lot about Aunt Lynn and Uncle Ralph these past weeks. I always thought about them as my "cool" Aunt and Uncle, because they went to jazz festivals. This was something my parents would NEVER do!Uncle Ralph taught me how to putt, and Aunt Lynn told me years ago that she thought I was having twins. (She was right!) Aunt Lynn was able to travel to Tucson about five years ago for one of my daughter's wedding. It was so great to see Aunt Lynn with my mom. They had a true sister bond. I am thinking about you all, and I hope that one day we can see each other. You boys had great parents. They will be deeply missed. Much love, Kathy Lohse"

Gladys Richardson

(Neighbor and Friend)

October 18th, 2017

"Lynn and I became fast friends through the El Cerrito Gator swim team, and we shared a lot of adventures together. I remember a week on Oahu when she joined me as I worked and she worked on her tan during the day. Then we would go out for jazz in the evening - great fun. We also had some very memorable vacations with our Strangeclub friends. The Trigo house in Santa Barbara was a joint investment that joined our kids together, too. You all felt like family to us, and we send our best wishes to you all.
"

Liz Hyde

(niece)

October 15th, 2017

"Because we lived in two different parts of the country, I did not have the opportunity to spend as much time with my Aunt as I would have liked to as a child. However, I was blessed that she and Uncle Ralph visited our family in Albuquerque several times and we enjoyed sharing time together. I always admired her zest for life and curious nature."

Kathleen Folger Bettis

October 12th, 2017

"My late parents, Jim and Margie Folger, were long-time friends and neighbors of Lynn and Ralph at Lake Wildwood.. missed them so much when they relocated to Santa Rosa.. I just discovered this news of Lynn while trying to get in touch with her about the catastrophic fire. I am so very sorry she is gone, and I know your whole family will miss her intensely, always. Please accept my condolences and those of my sisters. Yours very sincerely, Kathy Folger Bettis, LWW, Penn Valley"

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I was so very sorry to read of Lynn's passing in the recent Denison ('85) magazine. "Igor" and our dad, Bud, were childhood friends and I remember both Lynn & Ig with much fondness. Prudy & Bud are long gone... but the memory of their dear friends lives on in the next generation. Hugs to the Talbot gang from the Hering gang.

Susan Hering Howard (family friend)

January 24th, 2019

My memories of Lynn go back more than 50 years ago, to when I would sleep over at their house with Alan and Jay. She always made Crepes for breakfast, which I devoured. Many fond memories of this family, and the kindness of Lynn.

I have lost touch with all the boys, and would like to reconnect. Lots of good times and troublemaking with that bunch.

Alan (Hammy) Hamilton (Friend of the boys)

November 13th, 2018

We met Lynn and Ralph at jazz festivals and enjoyed our jazz relationship. We had such fun times at Sacramento and especially Mammoth. We both RVed there. We have great memories and will miss them both and their beloved dog. Our very deepest sympathy to your family. Our annual Christmas card was returned so I had to check Google to find Lynn. So sorry.

Sue and Harold Yackey (Friends)

January 4th, 2018

I can remember Lynn as a young woman with four small children when we visited Columbus prior to the move to CA. She was always kind and gentle ...good with her and other children. I had my longest conversation with her in MO during arrangements for Aunt Mary while Ralph and Virginia were busy. I had a delightful luncheon in 2009 with Lynn and Ralph in Santa Rosa when I drove over from Stockton during a visit to CA. That was the last time I saw either of them. While contacts were few and short over the years ... I always loved my Godparents. She lived a good and full life ...all that we can ask for. Kind wishes to all of my Talbot family. Love, George

George Casper (Nephew)

November 19th, 2017

My memories of Aunt Lynn are of a very graceful and intelligent lady who spoke in careful measured tones, I never heard her once raise her voice. She and Uncle Ralph made a great couple and complimented each other beautifully. She loved jazz, enjoyed golf and was proud of her four sons. She had a sort of old school charm and sense of the world, and always had wry observations about current events. It meant a lot to me that she made the effort to see me perform twice, three decades apart! It goes without saying how much she'll be missed by her family and friends, I know I will always think of her with fondness and deep respect. I am very sorry I can't attend her memorial, but will most definitely be there in spirit. Abrazos!

Dan Stuart (nephew)

November 2nd, 2017