Lynn Stafford RIP

[Henry Matthews]

Oh no, really said news about Lynn. Prayers to his family.
When I first got into repairing and rebuilding push pulls, he was very instrumental in helping me. We would get on the phone and talk for hours.

[Jerry Berger]

I first met Lynn and his wife Kathy when they moved to Oregon City, Or. They moved into a house about two blocks from where I was living at the time. You couldn't have asked for nicer Neighbours. My prayers go out to the family.

[Larry Hamilton]

I just heard of Lynn’s passing today. Just a wonderful man to visit with whether on the phone or in person. I bought a push pull from him and he seit up and it was a wonderful guitar, just wish now I hadn’t sold it. Prayers for his family for strength through this time.

[Russ Tkac]

The Lord's comfort and peace to his family and friends.

[Kevin Mincke]

Sad news indeed. He was very active on the forum and always willing to share his knowledge during a couple phone conversations. He will be missed for certain!

[Mike Vallandigham]

I had the luck of corresponding with Lynn on a few things over the years - he always went the extra mile to help me out with things. He'd even contact me out of the blue if he saw that I had an issue on the Forum with my Emmons.

I meant to write him a nice note after I read that he was not doing well - he informed me a few years ago about his health problems - but his final thread made it clear he was not long for this world. I didn't imagine it would be this fast.

I REGRET not writing him that note - He would have got as much joy out of it as I would have.

Guess a guy should remember to strike while the iron is hot! I'll remember that.

Rest easy Lynn - thanks for being a friend.

[Nick Reed]

I never met Lynn in person, but talked to him on the phone several times. Very nice person and very knowledgable when it came to Emmons P/P's.

[Doug Jones]

A friend for 4 decades. A true lover and devoted player of the pedal steel. His talents as a PP specialist will be forever appreciated. Sadly, many of us knew this was coming. Even in his last days, his enthusiasm and love of our intrument never faltered. Best regards and condolences to all who loved him.

[Skip Edwards]

So sorry to hear about Lynn’s passing. He was a man of dignity and grace… a gentle soul and a true craftsman. I greatly admired the courage he had in dealing with the cards life had played him.
I’m thankful I got to back him up a couple times at the Phoenix show.
Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones, and of course, especially to Kathy.
He will be missed.

Vaya con Dios, Lynn….

[Larry Hamilton]

I just heard of Lynn’s passing today. Just a wonderful man to visit with whether on the phone or in person. I bought a push pull from him and he seit up and it was a wonderful guitar, just wish now I hadn’t sold it. Prayers for his family for strength through this time.

[Doug Earnest]

I would like to add my expression of sympathy to the family of this fine man. We have lost another one of the good ones.

[J R Rose]

Talk to Lynn about 6 months ago about a problem I had with a Emmons and he talked me right threw it in a few minutes. What a nice GENTLEMAN he was and so smart about the EMMONS push/pull.
He will be missed here very much. RIP Lynn and may God Bless your family. J.R. Rose

[Bryan Daste]

So sad to hear this! Lynn will be truly missed, not just by our Portland steel community, but by all the steel players all around the world who crossed paths with him. He was a great player, an ambassador for the instrument, and, obviously, a real whiz of a tech. I wish I had spent more time learning from him.

[Marty Broussard]

RIP Lynn. Thank you for all of our conversations. I’m grateful for knowing you.

[Dave Grafe]

The kindest, gentlest man I ever knew, without exception.

[Michael McGee]

Rest in peace, master craftsman. I offer sincere condolences to Lynn's family.

[Ron Whitworth]

So very sorry to hear of this news, RIP Lynn.
So long for now my friend - prayers to Kathy & all
the family..
Ron

[Rick Campbell]

One of the most respected people in the steel guitar community. RiP

RC

[Benjamin Franz]

Very saddened to hear this news. I still remember opening the case of the Push Pull I purchased off Lynn ten years ago and my breath catching. It was like a brand new instrument. It still plays like a dream. Rest in peace Lynn and condolences to your family.

[Kerry Johnson]

Ohhh ... Offering Condolences to Lynn's family

[Larry Behm]

I went to Lynn’s house the day Mark Simpson saw his “Lynn” rebuild. I hid in the back room and snuck up behind Mark and gave him a big old hug. He was knocked out by the look of his new-old PP, tears were flowing for sure. I am sure there are many other stories like this. Lynn was a magician of the first order for sure.

The history of the ownership trails of many many guitars Lynn took with him will be missed for sure.

[Ross Shafer]

RIP Lynn, the steel guitar community (and others I'm sure) will miss you!

[Andy DePaule]

I was so sorry and saddened to hear this.
Lynn was so many things, A great steel player, A great repairman of PSG's and so very much more.
Prayers to his family
He will be missed by so many people.
He will be n our memories for some time to come.

[Kathy Stafford]

I'm sharing the link for Lynn Staffords obituary which includes the memorial information for anyone in the area that wants to attend. https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/h ... -11782950.

[Scott Hay]

Man I'm sad to read this. Kathy, so sorry you lost your guy. I always loved visiting with you both. God bless you.