Photo courtesy of Ascension Funeral Home
Gonzales, Louisiana
1936 - 2016
Dr. Linn was born on January 1, 1936 and passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Dr. Linn was a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana at the time of his passing. Jim graduated from Jesuit High School in 1953. He was married to Jean. Visitation at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church 1022 N. Burnside Ave. Gonzales LA on Saturday April 16 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. Eric V. Gyan. Followed by additional services by Rev. Robert Massett at Schoen Funeral Home 3827 Canal St. New Orleans from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Jean so sorry for your loss. Jim had a wonderful life and you provided so much for him in these past years. Prayers for you and the family.
Sandra Wolf
April 17, 2016 | Springfield, LA
"Our hearts are restless, Lord, until they rest in thee." --St. Augustine
When a man raises and nurtures children, he allows God's mercy to flow forward through them like a thousand little streams, giving sustenance to everything they touch. Dr.Linn's incredible family certainly shows the truth of this every day. It is with sadness that we just learned of Dr. Jim's passing. We will have a candle lit for him in a place that is special to our family, and we will remember both him and...
The Credo Family
April 16, 2016 | Metairie, LA
I still remember meeting you and Jim at the RI Convention in Calgary. I was blessed to have you both attend my wedding in CA. I treasure having known such a fine gentlemen. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jean and also with your family. May God Bless all of you.
Karen Quigley, Camarillo, CA
April 16, 2016
May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome him and take him into the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.
May choirs of angels welcome him and lead him to the bosom of Abraham, where Lazarus is poor no longer.
May saints and angels lead him on, escorting him where Christ has gone. Now he has called him to come to the peace of Abraham and to the supper of the Lamb, to the glory of the blessed, and to perpetual light and rest.
Michel J Champagne Captain, Manresa Retreat Group #25
April 16, 2016 | <br>New Orleans, LA
What a beautiful life he had. I'm so blessed to have known him. Love and prayers to Mrs. Jean and family.
Eternal rest grant unto him O, Lord and may Your perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace Dr. Linn
Shanon Collins
April 15, 2016 | Darrow, LA
What a beautiful life he had. I'm so blessed to have known him. Love and prayers to Mrs. Jean and family.
Eternal rest grant unto him O, Lord and may Your perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace Dr. Linn
Shanon Collins
April 15, 2016 | Darrow, LA
Dear Jean Heneghan and family.
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I remember your father well and may he rest in God's heavenly kingdom.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Chapman
Yvonne Stith Chapman
April 15, 2016 | New Orleans, LA
Our fondest memories of Big Jim are that he was a great dad, and his love of science and human nature.
Don & Mary Johnson
April 15, 2016 | Hampstead, NC
So sorry for your loss of such a special man and friend. Prayers go out for him and his family. May he RIP.
Barney and Betty Arceneaux
April 15, 2016 | Gonzales, LA