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Thank you for your support during this difficult time. Please enhance this tribute by adding your memories and photos. Many have asked about sending flowers or a favorite charity. Our mother loved flowers & was fond of St. Judes for children.
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I knew Linda when we worked together at Sanyo. She was a good friend when I was going through a stressful time in my life and we became very close. While working together she introduced me to her favorite author Lawrence Durrell and his Alexandria Quartet. (Her daughter was named for one of his characters.) She always said that reading, education and the expansion of one's own perspective on life was the key to personal satisfaction and in this she
Posted by: Jim Dunbar - Hawthorne, CA - Dear Freind Jul 22, 2011
To each of you, Linda meant the world to me. I met her in a time when I really needed a trustworthy friend. We just clicked it was as though we had known each other a lifetime. Then , for me, it crystalized not only did I discover she attented High School with my late brother Philip Kunkle, but she also had fond memories and great respect for his good character during those years. Thats was all I needed to
Posted by: Michelle Kunkle Veloni - Long Beach, CA Nov 26, 2009
I remember Linda always had a smile on her face. She was always very friendly to me and made me feel as if I had known her all of my life.
May God keep her in his loving arms and hold her forever in happiness.
Posted by: Sue Fardette - Cypress, CA Nov 21, 2009
Linda and I became fast friends when we worked together 40 years ago at the Naval Weaspons Station in Seal Beach. She was my "office-mate" and she taught me so much about courage and friendship. We were both so young - just beginning in many ways - we shared much, and we had so much to learn. Our connection proved to be stong and lasting. Even though we stopped working together in 1972, we always stayed in touch and kept
Posted by: Gina Rushing Maguire - Long Beach, CA Nov 20, 2009
Linda and I worked together at School for Adults with students that were picking themselves up out of welfare to become productive citizens of the community. Linda was warm and loving with each one. She made us all laugh along the way. Linda leaves a little light inside all of the lives she touched.
Posted by: Joyce Inch - Long Beach, CA Nov 20, 2009
God Bless You and Your Family Linda. I was alot younger when we first met, But I grew up always running across the street and visiting you with my mom when she would go over to your house and sit with you and just be there for you. I miss those memories Linda, and I Especially Miss You!
Take care of Yourself, and Someday We Will All Be With You!
Posted by: Eric Veloni - Jacksonville, NC Nov 20, 2009
Melissa, Joe, Wiley, & Whittacker,
What a beautiful tribute to your mother. The slide show is wonderful and shows your moms love for life and happines. We love you and will continue to keep you all in our prayers. Love, Sam, Dana, Olivia & Lexi
Posted by: Sam, Dana, Olivia & Lexi - Vincennes, IN Nov 20, 2009
Melissa and Family
Just wanted to know that you guys are in our hearts and prayers. If you need anything please let us know. We love you!
Richard Susan Racheal Will Daniel and Emily
Posted by: Richard Susan Racheal Will Daniel and Emily - Vincennes, IN Nov 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Melissa and Joe, and your family. Love you both.
Love,
Yvonne
Posted by: Yvonne Worland Nov 20, 2009
For my brother, Cliff and my nieces, Melissa and Leah - our love and thoughts are with you. The memories of Linda will keep her in our hearts and the memory of her wonderful laugh brightens our souls.
Love, Lisa, Scott, Alex and Kelsey
Posted by: Lisa Nelson - Pasadena, CA Nov 20, 2009
