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Linda Minger Obituary
Linda L. Minger (Billings) age 48, of Massillon, OH, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2008 after complications from a stroke. Born in Akron, OH on January 9, 1960, she was the daughter of Roy and Barbara Billings. She was a 1978 graduate of Lake High School. Linda enjoyed choir, cheerleading, and was active in many clubs all four years of high school. Linda was an employee at the Acme Fresh Market on Whipple Avenue for the past 23 years. Linda's number one job was that of a loving wife and a mother of her two boys. She was a member of The New Beginning Church of the Nazarene, North Canton. Linda was preceded in death by her father Roy Billings; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Patty Minger; and brother-in-law Robert P. Minger. Survived by her loving husband Phil; two sons, Jacob and Jeffery of the home, mother, Barbara; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol (Mike) McDonnell of Stow, OH, Sue (Jim) Raies of Cuyahoga Falls, Annette (Junior) Miller of Uniontown, brothers and sisters-in-law Geoffrey (Karen) Billings of Wadsworth, Timothy (Cindy) Billings of Hartville; six sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and loyal customers. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at The New Beginning Church of the Nazarene, 5640 Portage Street NW, North Canton with Pastor Wade Branard officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Linda L. Minger Memorial Fund, in care of Charter One Bank, 2200 Wales Ave. N.W. Massillon, OH 44646, to help in the future security and education of her sons. Arrangements by Karlo-Feucht Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Minger
Colette Rex
January 9, 2025
Billings! Always called you that as a greeting. My goodness...you have been watching over us for a long time now but I still see that smile when I think of you. I miss you my dear friend. Please continue to keep watch until I see you again. Love you Linda
Don Allen
February 19, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Billings/Minger family. It is very hard to lose someone you love. You can take comfort in knowing that God is now taking care of Linda. He will also take care of her family. She always had a wonderful smile. I was lucky to know her and her family while in high school. I pray that God gives all of you strength as you go on with your lives.
Phil Minger
February 17, 2008
I would like to write this to thank all of you that have written such lovely thought about Linda. You are all right on one thing. Linda was a wonderful, loving person that would go so far out of her way to help someone else that in doing so she would sometimes forget to take care of herself. That was my job, and even if it was hard to do sometimes I would give anything to still be doing it. Linda had a lot of demons in her past. Some with me and some with others, but with Gods help and our love for each other and our children we were able to repair our marriage and regain our faith. We raised two wonderful boys together even when we were apart. That is one message I pray all parents receive. If you have children and things don't work out between you. please don't ever use you children as a weapon.
Linda was the Love of my life and I hers. No matter how bad things got between us we were always drawn back to each other and we were always there for each other in time of need. Now she is gone and I am lost without her. I go though each day just going though the motions. People keep telling me it gets easier with time. That is true to the point I get through the day easier, but the pain and loneliness just gets harder. I miss her so much it hurts to breath. She is the last thing I think of every night before sleep and the first thing I think of when I wake. As I am finding out more and more each day, Linda was also my light and my strength. She kept me balanced and always kept me focused on who I was and never let me get to far ahead of myself. Her love for Jake and Jeff just made it so easy to try to be the best father I could possible be. Ever time I would get down on myself, she was always there to remind me of how truly blessed we where to have each other and our boys. Second to God family was everything to her. Everyone talks about her smile. Boy where they right about that. I could get so mad at her for over spending and some other stupid thing and the next day she would give me that smile and my heart would melt. For 23 years that smile got she out of more trouble than you can imagine
Linda, I miss you and I will always Love you with all my heart. I promise to do the best job I can with the boys and be the father you always help me be. I talk to you a lot and I pray you can hear me, because I still need your love and strength to keep me going.
Mary Ann
January 24, 2008
My condolences for the loss of a beautiful woman, Linda. She had a light up the room smile and made bad days better.
Dean Brumbaugh
January 20, 2008
When I picture Linda in my mind,
she always has that brilliant
smile on her face. She was full
of energy, enthusiasm and was
destined to be a cheerleader of
Life as well as for Lake HS.
While brief in years, Linda's
life was filled to the brim with
love from family and friends.
My niece is in the choir at
Jackson HS with Jacob, and it is
clear that she raised two wonderful
gentlemen. I lost my mother
when I was 14, so can relate
to what her sons must be
feeling now. To Jacob and Jeffery,
your mother's Spirit
lives on in the guidance and
teachings she layed as a
foundation for your lives.
So in that sense she will
continue to be with you every
single day, aiding you in your
actions and the decisions you make.
I am sure it will carry you both
far.
Debbie Nelson
January 19, 2008
We will miss-the way Linda would rush in to work each day,trying not to be late but that clock always beat her by a minute or two. We will miss all the different hairstyles she had,and every day she would say if it was a bad hair day or good hair day, she was never afraid to try something different. We will miss her trying to decide what kind of cheese she was going to eat on her break. But most of all we will miss her friendly smile each day.
We have worked together for 22 years, and we are like a family and now someone special is missing. I always remember someone telling me GOD never gives us more than we can handle, and Linda did a great job handling what ever she had to. She LOVED her family so much and was very proud of her sons. But now GOD must really need a very special angel and thats why he has taken her from this earth and into his world in heaven, where she will always be watching and smiling over us.
JoAnn Baughman-King
January 18, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the Billings/Minger family. I am praying that God will grant you peace and comfort during this time of grieving and bring to mind sweet and wonderful memories of Linda to hide in your hearts for many years to come.
I went to high school with Sue and Annette and only knew Linda as their little sister, but I do remember her after all these years as having a sweet, vibrant spirit.
Doris Eckelberry
January 18, 2008
We were so sorry to read of the going home of Linda...tho she is with her Lord, family and friends grieve the loss here at home. My girls went to school with Linda and become friends with the family. I would see Linda sometimes when I would shop in Acme.
We saw one of you girls a few months ago and our family had a nice visit at that time with her.
Please know we will be praying for you all as you miss your loved one.
Doris and Sandy, Cathy Charton
Georgine Lawson
January 17, 2008
Carol McDonnell and Family,
Carol, even though I could not be with you at this very difficult time I wanted to share some thoughts with you. My written words to you should be ones of comfort. Profound words. Words that somehow take the pain you and your family are feeling away, but when I think of your sister I can only think of things that will make you smile, laugh. Meeting with you, Lin, Sue and my cousins to disco the night away. Lin and I waiting until the last minute to make our "homemade" Christmas gifts, meeting up at your house with kids in tow, spending too much time laughing (your sister always kept us smiling) and you letting us take home and pass off what you actually made as our own. There are so many stories I would like to share so others can laugh as we did. You were a wonderful sister, friend, confidant to Lin. Family was important to Lin (and by family I mean everyone she came into contact with). I know her husband and boys, who meant the world to her, will have a difficult road ahead, but with you by their side I feel they will somehow be alright. With love and prayers, Georgine
Tanya Ixos
January 17, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Tanya Ixos
January 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dan and Sandra Petty
January 17, 2008
My husband worked with Linda at Acme many years ago....she was always concerned about his recent illness...never failed to send him her love.....I cant tell you how much I appreciated her kindness and concern....she is so missed. God be with you all.
Cindy Kuemerle
January 17, 2008
To the family's of Linda I had the pleasure of working with her for 23yrs. She always talked highly of her boys. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She will be greatly missed at Acme#19. We have one more Angel watching over us all. So remember all the good memories you have shared with her and it will help you with each new day.
Brian Mcdonald
January 16, 2008
With all my sympathy,
I worked with Linda at Acme for several years, I will always remember here kindness and warm smile. She was so proud of her family. She will be missed.
Lyn Kendig
January 16, 2008
We are very sorry for the lost of Linda.We know she is one of GODs angels. We will miss her very much all of our love and prayers to her family Lyn&Katie
Audra MacIsaac
January 16, 2008
I always went through Linda's checkout line at Acme. She was such a cheerful person; always smiling. I will miss our coversations about our kids (she loved her sons very much), candles, and her smile. I will light a candle in her memory. Blessings and strength to Linda's family.
Terri Brotherton
January 16, 2008
Dear Phil and Family,
I work with Phil at DSD, and I have never met Linda, but I know she was a wonderful person from what I have heard from Phil and how proud he is when talking about his wife and boys. You have my deepest sympathies, I wanted to apologize for not being able to be at the services, but my thoughts and prayers will be.
Sincerely,
Terri Brotherton
Ralph McDonnell, Linda Law, Karin McDonnell
January 16, 2008
Carol McDonnell, Family and Friends,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. The bond of family is one that can never be broken.
Patrick Fusillo
January 16, 2008
Dear Minger Family
Linda was my favorite cashier at Acme. I will truly miss her. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Colette Rex
January 16, 2008
Linda was a beautiful person and I miss her very much. We went everywhere together in high school. She talked about her sons all the time. She was so proud of them. Now, she is upstairs getting the party started as we will all join her someday.
Annette and Roman Jr. Miller
January 15, 2008
To Phil, Jacob, Jeffrey, Family, and All Who Loved Linda;
Our deepest sympathy, and our love and prayers are with you all.
Linda was not only my sister, but also my friend. The following is
a poem in her memory:
Love Has No End
We rode horses bareback in
The field across the street...
And fell in the mud
More than stayed in the seat.
We marched 'round the block
Twirling learner batons,
Counting steps while we sang,
'Till our voices were gone.
We sang in school choirs,
And cheered at the games...
Then ate Mexican food
With strange sounding names.
We shared baptism day,
And wedding days, too...
And sent scriptures and joke lines
When either was blue.
We learned disco, and line dance,
And stayed up all night,
And practiced the steps
'Till we had them just right.
We argued, and bickered,
Like most sisters do...
And always forgave,
With an "I LOVE YOU!"
Through sickness and health,
As sisters, we'd share...
Encouragement, laughter, and
Many a prayer.
I will cherish her joy,
Unlike any other...
At being a wife,
And becoming a mother.
Her love, such a treasure,
My sister, my friend,
Is a love I will cherish,
For love has no end!
John 14:1-4
Our love,
Kathy Pittman
January 15, 2008
I don't know what to say, I just saw her for the first time at Acme. That was the first time I have seen her since we bowled on the same league a few years ago. She enjoyed her bowling. Our conversation was of course no other than bowling.
I sure will miss seeing her at Acme and that smile, oh what a smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family.
Pastor Mark Stevenson
January 15, 2008
To Linda's family,
You are in my prayers. Linda was a classmate of mine (Lake '78) and I have seen her at some reunions. I was just thinking of her last week. She will be missed, tremendously, I'm sure. She was a beautiful person.
For the Lake Class of '78,
GINA VARGAS (BESSE)
January 15, 2008
SHE WAS ALWAYS A GREAT FRIEND TO ME. WE WERE IN THE SAME HOMEROOM ALL 4 YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL. I CAN STILL SEE HER CHEERING AT THE FOOTBALL GAMES AND PEP RALLIES. SHE WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW AND LOSS. OUR HEAVENLY FATHER WAS READY FOR HER TO GO HOME. NOW SHE IS IN THE ARMS OF JESUS. THERE'S NO BETTER COMFORT AND PEACE THAN THAT.
Allen Shallahamer
January 15, 2008
Since I moved to CA the year Linda was born, I only saw her during my visits back home. I do remember her spunky personality and love of fun. I can only imagine that she was a wonderful wife and mother. I know I will see her again.
Uncle Al
Sandy Peffer
January 15, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sandi Brakus
January 15, 2008
I will miss her smile and kind words at Acme. She was a very special lady that blesed me with her friendship. My prayers and sympathy to the family.
Richard Makley
January 15, 2008
May God see you through these tring times. Rich Makley '80
Sharon Woodard
January 15, 2008
Linda, Miss seeing you at work it's not the same without you there.11 Corinthians 16;23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. amen Love Sharon Woodard
Jennifer McDonnell
January 15, 2008
To Phil, Jacob, Jeffery and the rest of us who were close to Linda:
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. Linda was a wonderful and loving Aunt to me. I will hold the memories of her smile and her fun-loving personality near and dear to my heart. I have many great memories that I will treasure of my Aunt. A few that come to mind...Aunt Lin was a part of my surprise party for my 13th birthday and part of my high school graduation celebration. She also gave me a blue sequin dress for one of my first dances in addition to all those wonderful stylish "hammy-downs" when I was a young girl. I will truly miss my Aunt Lin. She was a wonderful and kind person. Although I am deeply saddened, I take comfort in knowing that my Aunt Lin will live on through these special memories.
My love and prayers to all,
Teresa Powers
January 15, 2008
Dear Billings and McDonnell Family, Linda was a beautiful person and I feel fortunate to have known her. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim, Teresa (McDonnell), Jimmy Annie Powers (Stow, Ohio)
Jim Scaife
January 15, 2008
Annie,Tim and Family-I will truely miss Linda as I always felt like one of the familiy as we grew together over the last 30 plus years. I know God will take care of Linda and she won't suffer anymore. Jim Scaife-Lake-82
Patti Carpenter & Dale Drury
January 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathie Rennie
January 15, 2008
Dear Carol and Family,
May Our Lord comfort you and give you peace during these very difficult days. Please know,you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Your cousin,
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