Lynn Schindler (Republican) represented the 4th Legislative District which included Spokane Valley, the northernmost part of Spokane County and east to the Idaho border. She served in the House of Representatives after being appointed in June, 1998 to serve an unexpired term, serving five terms until 2009.

Helping families, improving Washington's transportation system and building a strong economy to create jobs were of primary focus for Lynn.

A graduate of Marquette University, she and her husband managed commercial and investment properties.

She and her husband had ten children.