Linda D. Alkire
August 05, 1956 - February 22, 2013
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Linda D. Alkire
August 05, 1956 - February 22, 2013
Obituary
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
Cindy Spencer says:
February 22, 2013
Dear Bob, Very, very sorry to see Linda’s obituary. My thoughts are with you.
Elbar says:
February 22, 2013
Notaxe, I just found out. I’m so sorry.
John Kerr says:
February 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss Bob, I was very sad to hear the news. Linda was such a kind person, she will be missed.
Carl aka Typhon says:
February 22, 2013
Bob, John just told us about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Kerr says:
February 22, 2013
I was heartbroken when I was told that Linda had passed. She was an amazing women and a great friend. The world lost an amazing person. Rest well my dear friend until we meet again. Love and hugs to you in heaven.