The family would like to invite anyone who feels inclined to write a memory and/or story of Linda. We would be thrilled to include it in a funeral book we are putting together. We will have supplies to write the stories and/or we'll be collecting them at the viewings or you are welcome to leave a comment on this blog or email them to her daughter Debbie at sprtygal10@aol.com.
Thank you.
I will always remember Linda as one of the most positive and loving people that I have ever met. She always made me feel welcome no matter the situation. I have known her and her family for 6 years and I will miss her very, very much.
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ReplyDeleteI believe in angels because I was privileged to have known Linda. She comforted me when I was so down and once spent an entire day sitting by my hospital bed. I wasn't very much company and I know she had a million other things to do but she took time to just be with me. She cared without being overbearing, and loved without limits. I will miss her but I believe firmly that she is in the loving arms of our Savior
ReplyDeleteCindi Meier
I only had the chance to meet your mom a few times. I remember her kindness in making me feel welcome at her home and when I hung out with your family at Into the Woods. The few times I saw her, she was so upbeat and so happy and that has made a lasting impression on me. I can definitely tell that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
ReplyDeleteI will always remember Linda for her caring and genuine nature. In every conversation and every interaction I had with Linda over the last 9 years I felt her genuine care and love for me and my family. It was always there. It was something I was always impressed with, and something I try to emulate. She was a wonderful person and I feel greatly blessed to have known her. No doubt she will bless those she comes in contact with as she continues her work on the other side.
ReplyDeleteJosh Eldredge and family
My Linda and I have been friends for a little over 40 years, She always helped me see the fun side of life and I will admit she and I did many pranks when we were at BYU We were room mates and we visited each others families and Linda continued to come to Canada with me even after our children were raised. Our families never lost touch with each other over the years and yearly we visited and caught up We loved playing games together and laughing so much. Linda always helped me see the brighter side of life even though she struggled with her health. We went to Canada together and Hawaii. We lunched and talked often - we are true friends and sisters and I will miss her so much. I am glad for all she gave to me emotionallly. I love her family; and I know she loves mine. You left us too soon dear sweet Linda.
ReplyDeletePaul Farmer said...
ReplyDeleteGod gave us a great treasure of immense and untold worth,
And brought a touch of Heaven to our lives here on earth,
For He sent us someone wonderful, an angel from above,
When He blessed us with the gift of you – Linda Rae.
My sister, my friend, our joy.
Your Loving Brother - Paul Farmer & Family
I had the opportunity to serve with Linda in the Duarte II
ReplyDeleteward primary. Linda had a belief system that difficult things
could be accomplished, and then she worked hard to make them
happen. She loved those she worked with and was a ray of sunshine
to those in her path. She and Jim were a team, and a great
example to us all. Her daughters are equally as wonderful. We
are all better because of the opportunity we had to be around Linda.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Duffin family.
Linda was full of love and was one of the most fun people I have ever known. Every time our families got together, we had FUN! Playing games, great conversation, and yummy food were a given. She always had a twinkle in her eye. Several years ago, my daughter was life flighted to Primary Children's hospital. Linda was the closest person to the hospital, and we called and asked her to meet our daughter there. It still brings tears to my eyes, and meant so much to me that my little girl didn't have to be alone. Growing up, Linda was an aunt to me, and her daughters felt like cousins. Heather, Heidi, and Debbie all have the same twinkle in their eyes; and will carry on Linda's legacy.
ReplyDeleteMarie (Ingoldsby) Bigelow
I had the amazing experience of serving my mission with Linda's daughter, Heather. Heather was beautiful, fun, spiritual, kind, sensitive and generous - a reflection of her mother, I'm sure! I finished my mission long before Heather did but Linda and Jim surprised me by coming to my mission homecoming -and I didn't even know them. Fun people! I know because I knew Heather that Linda was an incredible mother. Her children and grandchildren are so blessed to belong to her.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all!
Lillian Hunt Scoville (Sister Hunt)
I first met the Duffin family back in 1976. They had just moved to southern california and lived in the apt above me and my family. Heather was only a few months old back then. I was almost 8 y/o. They became my second family. Linda welcomed me in her home every day. She trusted me to hold baby Heather down a big flight of stairs every day. When they moved away, I remained close with them for years. Linda always included me in many family and social activities that the family did. Heidi came along and then my name sake, "Debbie." It meant so much to me to be a part of the Duffin family. As a teenager, I would spend the weekend with them in Duarte, meet them at Disneyland and then they came to my wedding in 1990. We lost touch over the last 10 years, but I thought of Linda often and prayed for her peace. Heather, Heidi & Debbie, I love you all. Jim, thank you for including me in your family and being Linda's rock all of these years. You are an amazing husband and father, and I'm sure grandfather. I hope someday to see you all. Much love!
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