I've tried for days to come here and leave some of my memories but each time I try I break down and cry. The hours I spent doing this memorial were heartbreaking for me but every minute was one filled with love for my friend. We are lucky if in our lifetime we can count on one hand a true friend and Linda was that for me, I hope I was one for her as well. We met when she dated a friend of mine in Las Vegas ,that relationship came to a end but we remained friends for 10 yrs. We shared a house for two years and in that time we got into as much trouble as we could, always laughing and in fun. We use to have a code word we would use if one of was dating someone we wished we hadn't the other would jump in and stick around til the poor guy got the hint it was time to hit the road. Linda never lacked friends , she made one of every person she met. In five minutes she could have your life story and she would get so aggravated at me when she would ask what I knew about someone and I always said I don't know , I didn't ask!! In the ten yrs we were friends we only had one argument and that is amazing to me. Steven she was so proud of you and worried so much when you went to Iraq. She love you dearly and she would put so much love into the packages she would send you and talk about you the whole time she was making the candy and trying to find things you would need or enjoy. And Nickie , this time you have been back there she has gotten to really know you and just a short time before she died she was telling how much she's grown to love you. Then there are the three precious sons you both have, her eyes light up everytime she talks about them. Chris her love you was just as strong , she was always so proud of the way you took care of your family, you and leeann childhood sweethearts and growing up together ,having your family. When she would talk about the two of you , you really couldnt tell which one was her child , she saw leeann as a daughter. Of course we can't forget the boys either , She and I came back when Brady was born and nothing in here life up til then could compare to holding him in her arms. But she had 5 times to have that feeling with all five grandsons. She use to laugh Chris about thinking you were getting one just like you. Linda was proud of her sister and brothers too, Mary she talked about retiring in florida with you someday. She was proud of Paul and loved hearing him preach and Tink she was so proud of you too, she wanted so bad to come to your retirement ceremony. Robin she thought of you like a daughter too, she was proud you and talked often about you. So many others of her family I wish I could list but please know she loved each of you in a special way . She gathered my family into her circle too loving them as her own. I am so blessed to say she was my friend and I thank God I was able to go to Ky and spend a little time with her before she left us. Linda I know you're sitting there next God, put a good word in for me my friend, you know me , I need all the help I can get. Til we meet again .........
Memories
| Linda Roy |
| glenda |
Linda has been on my mind so much these last few days......I remember when she first drove up in our driveway... I was amazed that she would come way out here to see Glen, when she had only talked to him online as far as I knew. But she did, and she made her place in our hearts. She did that because she had an amazing giving heart, and a whole lot of love to give. That's just the way she was, she taught me a lot about forgiveness and love. I told her many times she was one of my heroes. LOL....When she started having health problems, she never felt sorry for herself,and always had a cheerful word for me....
Her parting words would always be...
" I am in God's hands, and everything happens for a reason."
Today I had to delete her name from my buddy list and my address book, One of the saddest things I have ever had to do.....
I feel very sad & lost right now, like something very precious is gone, I suppose the funeral is over by now, but we only buried the clay vessel, the sweet spirit that made Linda who she was is with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ...and she won't have to worry anymore.....
| sandy st clair aka slswheels |
I met Linda in a genealogy chat room and became friends and as we talked we found out we lived close by. She woudl come and visit me and we would go places together . In fact she did a complete lay of pictures for me to share on here . She encouraged me to do more than I was doing and to go after my dream . One sunday she came and got me and we went down to where her brother preached and visited her mother in the nsy home. It a trip that would never be forgotten for either of us . We ran out of gas , we had a flat all in the same town . It was wonderful to meet her mother and her brother and his family . We came the long way home and just laughed and talked as we drove back to indiana . She was a very special lady and the love she had for everyone will always be remembered by those that she touched . She was truely one of God's angels .
Love you Linda , you will always be with me .
| Robin Cogan |
I am Mary Bowens daughter,so Linda was my aunt. I loved her so much. Because she had 2 boys she never got to spend time doing girlly stuff so her and I would do those things together. She treated me like a daughter my whole life, much the same way I treat my niece. I have fond memories of some of the craziest things she'd have me do. One time her and I drove from Missouri to Kentucky and picked up her brother(over 6 feet tall) and his friend (big as well ) and 2 dirt bikes (NOT the kind you peddle) in a FORD PINTO! It still hard for me to believe she's gone. I am comforted by the thought that Heaven is real and it's alot better than here. I am excited that she is no longer restrained by her illness here,but free from the constrants there. and finally that some one who has loved me my whole life will be meating me on the other side as well.
| Mary Bowen(Linda's Sister) |
OMG, I opened this up and saw all the wonderfull things friends have written. I see time and effort put into this memorial and it touched my heart so much. I am having a such a difficult time with her being gone, but now I see Linda or Linny as she is called by some of the family, had some great, great friends. I do not want her forgotten!! She will live on in her sons and grandsons, but I want people to remember her.
I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Have a blessed day!!!
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