Karen Beck, May 25, 2011

Linda was my stepmother but also a great friend. One of the funniest people I know. I'll miss her very much.

Phil and Margo Montague May 27, 2011

Now, more than ever, we'll treasure the magnificent quilt that Linda so generously gave us. And we'll remember her wonderfully kind heart, her remarkable courage and good spirits in confronting her terrible illness.

Posted by Kimber Lantgon, May 27, 2011

The last time I saw Linda was at the oncology clinic. As usual, she was so kind and funny, such a great soul.

Posted by Linda Kelly, May 27, 2011

Dear Linda,
Thank you for being such a wonderful partner for my dad, a great friend and step-mom to me and a loving grandma to my daughters. I only wish we had lived closer and had more time together. We will cherish the memories of the time we did have.
Love, Linda K

Posted by Carolyn Joyce, July 7, 2011

I wish everyone could have a sister like Linda. She was always there for me--sharing laughter, tears, and endless conversations. Our bond grew deeper and stronger each year and when she got sick, we made even more time for each other. I have a lifetime of memories stored in my heart, but my future is forever changed without her supportive love. Linda Hope, my sweet sister, I will miss and love you forever.

Posted by Maury Schwartz on May 29, 2011

Some years ago I met Linda coming off her shift at St. Jo as I was going in to see my wife Norma. We chatted for a few moments, and as we parted I felt better. That is the way Linda was.

VOLUNTEER? Well, sort of.

Linda at the famous Otovalo Market, Ecuador

When you read these blog entries, at times you may glance at the blurb printed nearby, which purports to explain what I’m on about, as our British friends might say.  Sadly, it no longer is completely true.  Only in a very restricted sense do I continue to volunteer at Fred Hutch or the Rivkin Center.  Advancing age and increased  traffic flow make it inadvisable for me to fire up my sturdy little jeep and tempt fate on I5.  I still stand ready to tackle jobs that I can do at home, but none such seem to materialize.  But I still write this blog, and I hope it is useful.