James Lynn Strait's Obituary

STRAIT, James Lynn Died December 11, 1998 as a result of an automobile accident on Highway 101. It was a beautiful day where the highway runs close to the ocean. Lynn was 30 years old. His best friend, Dobbs, his Boxer dog died with him at his side. Their spirits departed this life without a moment's suffering and now they sing and run and play with Jesus Christ, our Lord. Although born in Manhasset, New York, he grew up in Santa Barbara. Here he made many friends, grew to love life and found expression for himself in hard rock music. With his Mother's wonderful love and support, he became his dream, a composer and singer in a nationally known band. Lynn was the lead singer in the up and coming rock band, Snot. They had just finished touring with Ozzy Osborne in the OzzFest 1998 tour this past summer. Their first album, Get Some, was introduced in the spring of 1997 featuring a picture of Dobbs balancing a lemon on his nose on the cover. Lynn had just finished writing nine songs for his second album. Lynn had always suffered from Tourette Syndrome but it was only recently diagnosed. It is a disease that affects the nervous system and the discomfort was sometime unbearable. But Lynn is free from that now and he is at peace. He will be deeply missed by his many fans throughout the world who were touched by his tremendous energy and generous heart. He is survived by his loving parents, Marie Ann and Lynn Sr, his biggest fans, his sisters, Jennie and Julie and beloved girl friend Karen Mason. He is survived by his brother-in- law, David and step- mother Cheryl, Grandmothers, June Strait and Mary Mitroka and also will be missed by his many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friend, Charles Browning. Those who got to know Lynn as well as other friends of the family, will celebrate his journey from this life to the joy of the afterlife on Wednesday, December 16. A Celebration of his Life officiated by Father Virgil Cordano will be at the Old Mission on Laguna St in Santa Barbara and at the Rose Garden after services. In memory of Lynn the family requests that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, in Lynn's memory to the Sheriff's Council and Treatment for Substance Abuse at 4434 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, 93160 attention - Undersheriff Dave Dorsey or to Tourette Syndrome Association, 6345 Balboa Blvd, Ste 290, Encino, CA 91316 or to the Music Cares Foundation, 3402 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405. The Music Cares Foundation was established by the recording industry to focus on the health and human service issues of those musicians in need.