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Billie Link Obituary

Billie J. Link, 79, of Chandler, passed away on December 28, 2005. Born in Oolagah, OK, on Feb. 27, 1926, to James and Laura (Wright) Due. Billie spent her early years in Oklahoma and Kansas, moving to Arizona with her husband and young family in 1958. She completed a degree in education at ASU in 1963, and worked for 23 years as a fourth grade teacher at Queen Creek Elementary School. She was a writer and lover of literature and poetry, and stressed these disciplines in her classroom. Billie was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Keith Link, and her younger daughter, Lara Dell Link. She is survived by daughter Leanna D. Bader, devoted son-in-law Bill Bader, and favorite grandson, Geoffrey S. Pickryl, plus sister Willa Glines of North Caroline. Graveside service Jan. 5, 11:00 am, Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary, Chandler.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 3, 2006.

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Sheri Huddleston

January 8, 2006

Billie was a wonderful teacher who encouraged her students to strive for quality in all their work. I worked with her at Queen Creek Elementary School and always admired her high standards. She will be missed.

Lura (Link) Swift

January 2, 2006

Billie was my Aunt, she wrote me a letter when I graduated from the 8th grade that I wished to this day that I had kept. She also recommended to me later in life that I read "Atlas Shrugged" which turned out to be my favorite novel. I have many good memories and stories of her in Kansas.

Jackie McKenna

January 1, 2006

I was saddend to read about Billies' passing. I worked with her at Q.C. for several years. She was a great lady and a master teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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