Linda L. Buettner

K- while waiting for the ambulance to transfer Lin to Hospice I was very upset that I could
Not continue caring for her at home. She said to me , in a very weak voice, be brave, I love you I said to her what am I going to do? Who will show me the way? Who will give me the answers? She responded You know the answers, you always have. Those were her last words.
I just want to say to you that you know the answers. Sue

K, your life-decisions will be influenced by the love for her that you carry in your heart, and she will help guide you. :)

Lin was so incredibly kind, compassionate, and intelligent, and she very much desired to teach her students the value of service to others.

Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.
True that.

I came to starbucks to work this morning. I looked up and there was a woman who looked like you from behind. Same hair. Same flowy, comfortable, linen style. I couldn't breathe for a minute, seeing her and thinking it was you....like it could still just be a dream that you are gone. Tears flowed freely, because even after all this time my heart still hopes to see you and talk to you again. That's the funny thing about grief and death- you never "get over" losing someone. It comes in waves,...

Lin's passion and love for others shines as brightly today as it always did. And it always will.

Thank you for your post, April 21, 2019. Such a warm reminder of Lin's impact on so many lives.

seven year, how fast they go by. I think of you daily and wish you were here to answer my questions, give advice and work with. I did the DPG this week in Gatlinburg and remember when we were there together. know that you are not forgotten by your field. Know that you have 3 grandchildren now and
just like Amber did. I do still see them and we talk about the fond memories
If you. Love you always and forever. Xxx

Seven years. How is it even possible? I have two children now and I think little Iris would amuse you greatly. The way her blue eyes twinkle reminds me of you when you were excited talking about research. I'm looking into doctoral programs after going to a conference at Clemson. It was my first conference since SRTS in 2012 we were supposed to present at together. I saw Laura Kelly and her passion for the field reminded me of you. I felt your presence there, in her words. I told her how proud...

4 years ago today I took a leap of faith to apply to graduate school for the gerontology program. I still use your resources and your books every day. I wish we could talk about programming and the amazing way music reaches so many. I miss you.

Still think about you all the time, Lin. You were a great person. ~a

I just learned of Linda's passing. I was fortunate enough to work as her research assistant while attending FGCU, and I considered both her and Sue to be my mentors. I greatly admired their wonderful, groundbreaking work, and I will NEVER forget how much they helped both me and my mother-in-law, Nancy. I am forever grateful and really regret that I had not stayed in touch. I wrongly assumed I had plenty of time to reconnect. Feeling sad, and I know my ex (Mike) will also be...