A Community Pillar Passes at Bayhealth
Surrounded by her loved ones and the dedicated nursing staff at Bayhealth in Milford, Lynn Dear Zimmerman of Felton, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, following a brief illness. Pippin Funeral Home reported that she was 73 years old.
Roots and Daily Rhythms in Delaware
Born to Virginia and Leroy Dear of Dover, Lynn built a life centered tightly around her family and her community. She dedicated her lifelong career to Jen-Mor Florist as part of the Zimmerman family relationship, a role that kept her embedded in the daily rhythms of local commerce. Beyond her work, she filled her schedule with the beach, social outings with her siblings and extended family, and time spent alongside dear friends. Those who knew her noted that she was constantly on the move, preferring the company of others above all else.
Community Members Recall Her Kindness and Generosity
Her generosity left a distinct footprint in her community. Friends and family frequently recalled that she was one of the kindest people they had ever met, often stepping in to ensure that neighbors did not go without food, clothing, or simple companionship—even if it meant sacrificing her own comfort. That expansive warmth extended well beyond her immediate household. Many of her children’s friends adopted the habit of calling her “mom” or affectionately referring to her as “Dub.”
Surviving Family Members and Relatives Listed
Passing away before Lynn were her parents, Virginia and Leroy Dear of Dover; her daughter, Kari Zimmerman; her in-laws, Jane and John Zimmerman Jr. of Camden; her brother-in-law, Wayne Zimmerman of Camden; and her sister, Norma Read of Dover.
Her surviving relatives include her two children alongside their spouses: John Zimmerman IV and Kelly Zimmerman, residing in Boynton Beach, Florida, as well as Kasey and Adam Perza of Felton. Additional survivors include her two granddaughters, Kayleigh and Kari Perza; her brothers Leroy Dear and Ronald and Shirley Dear; her former husband and friend John Zimmerman III; her brothers- and sisters-in-law Steve Zimmerman, Michael and Darlene Zimmerman, Gina Fries, and Sue and Kenny Krabill; and numerous cherished nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service Scheduled at Funeral Home
Friends and family may gather for a memorial service at Pippin Funeral Home in Wyoming, Delaware, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Calling hours begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by a service at noon. Condolences and floral arrangements may be arranged directly through the funeral home’s website.
