Lynn Zeit

Colors faded and the sun’s light dimmed as Lynn Zeit, devoted wife, mother, and nana, departed this world the morning of November 24^th. She leaves behind a heartbroken family but also a legacy of strength, artistry, and steadfast commitment to creating a world filled with love and hope.

Born in the blue-collar Cleveland suburbs in 1952, she graduated Euclid High School (1970) and went on to become a certified X-Ray technician through Saint Luke’s Hospital. In addition to working at various Cleveland hospitals and for private doctor practices, she taught and ran the X-Ray training program at Hillcrest Hospital for several years.

While she was a medical professional by trade, her passion was art, and she was a talented painter and artist, finding inspiration mainly in nature and the every day. Later in life, her favorite medium transitioned from canvas to blank cards that she would create, sign with love, and send to her children, grandchildren and a vast network of friends.

She married the love of her life, Paul Zeit, at his parent’s house in 1976. Two became three with the birth of their daughter, Jennifer, in 1981 and then the family rounded out with Brian arriving in 1982.

The day after Thanksgiving in 1985 the family moved into Lynn’s dream home in Novelty where she lived the rest of her days. She loved the home not only for its quiet country atmosphere but also for the vibrant colors outside her windows that gave inspiration to a lifetime of paintings. She raised her family there, and saw her beloved grandchildren, Alaina, Fiona, and Owen, play in the same woods and sled down the same hill her children did.

She showed us all what it meant to be tough by fighting lifelong medical complications with grace and strength. Given the medical hand Lynn was dealt, many would have become bitter and resentful, but she was kind, happy, and had a joy of life only possessed by those few who are born with gratitude in their hearts. She accepted all into her home with open arms and was an example of what it is to be a parent, mentor, and friend. For many years, hers was the house at which people wanted to congregate, and the home away from home for all. She hosted, fed, and laughed with everyone she met, and many local kids came to call her Mom.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Paul, her two children, Jennifer and Brian, their spouses, Craig and Krystina, her grandchildren, Alaina, Fiona, and Owen, her brother Keith and his wife Holly, and her youngest brother Neal. She was preceded in death by her brother Dale, whose wife Pam carries his memory on today. She had a great many life-long friends and relatives who mourn with the family as well.

It’s said that the streets of heaven are filled with angels and lined with gold. As we say goodbye to Lynn, it’s nice to picture her walking those streets with her own Nana, on two strong legs, cool air in her lungs, and telling her how she got to be a Nana herself. Lynn spent her parenting and grandparenting years trying to emulate her Nana, never feeling she quite measured up, but she DID…in every way.

Flowers are welcome, but please consider donating to the Cleveland Autism Society in her memory instead.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Lynn at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023, from 3-5 pm and 6-8pm. There will be a prayer service following the visitation service at 5 pm and 8 pm.