Linda D. Alkire
August 05, 1956 - February 22, 2013
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Linda D. Alkire
August 05, 1956 - February 22, 2013
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Linda D. Alkire
Linda Alkire passed away at age 56 on February 22, 2013 at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. She was born on August 5, 1956 in San Gabriel CA and was adopted by her loving parents Francis Rowland and Barbara Leffingwell.
After spending many years apart, Linda was reunited with her childhood sweetheart, Bob Alkire, and in 2001 they were married in Los Angeles. In 2010 she and Bob moved to Ferndale to enjoy rural life together.
Linda worked as a nurses aide, office manager, magicians assistant, country dance instructor and ultimately she started her own business, Bits oMuse. Linda was an artist. She made and sold her knitted goods on the internet and at the Ferndale Farmers market. Her website and products were all handcrafted by Linda in her unique style. She was a devout Born Again Christian who was a very direct, honest and loving person.
Linda is predeceased by her parents. She is survived by husband Bob Alkire and step-son Alex Alkire.
Farewell Tribute Information
There will be a visitation on Thursday, March 7 at 12:00 pm at Moles Farewell Tributes located at 2039 Main Street in Ferndale. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm at Greenacres Memorial Park located at 5700 Northwest Drive in Ferndale. Donations Information
Memorial donations may be made to the Ferndale Food Bank, 1671 Main St Ferndale, WA 98248.
13 responses to Linda D. Alkire
Robert Garcia says:
February 22, 2013
I enjoyed your Beauty, Smiles, Strength, and Kindness, Linda. A Wonderful Pleasure to Meet You. Love, Robert
Bob Alkire says:
February 22, 2013
Linda was my loving wife taken far to soon. She is at peace with God. I miss her so very much.
Odepia says:
February 22, 2013
I’m so sorry to hear about this. We had some wonderful times. She was a beautiful soul.