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1933
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2018
Linda McAdoo Obituary
Scottsdale - Linda Olive McAdoo, born on November 13, 1933 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away at age 84 on July 22, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Linda graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She began her career as an airline stewardess, then an elementary school teacher before gravitating toward the career she enjoyed for over 50 years - collecting, selling, and appraising art. Linda owned fine art galleries in both Scottsdale and Santa Fe, and after retiring from the gallery business became a Certified Appraiser, working into her 80s. Linda is survived by her daughters, Melissa and Tamara; brother, Bill McAdoo, Jr.; and grandchildren, Jennifer, Meghan, Lindsy, Casey, Blair, Sam, and Zoey. She was an avid bridge player, and regular part of the McCormick Ranch Women's Association bridge group. Linda also enjoyed reading, movie going, and travel. She was actively involved in helping women recovering from addiction to live a sober life filled with love, purpose, and spirituality. Donations in Linda's name to National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, (http://ncadd-phx.org) are welcome and appreciated. A celebration of life will be private.
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Crystal Carrie
November 13, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. I just found out this sad news of Linda's passing. I had not seen her in a while for her hair apt. She was always well put together and enjoyed our time together catching up during her apts . I know she loved her daughters and spoke of them often as well. I will miss her spunky spirit!
Crystal Carrie
Angela saylor
September 18, 2018
I just wanted you to know, Linda was a wonderful bright light that walked through the door for her appointments with me. What a wealth of information! So, well traveled and incredibly interesting and intelligent. I had a feeling something was wrong when she didn't show up for her appointment. Very out of character. My condolences to the family and friends that loved her.
David Wilkinson
August 1, 2018
So sad to hear the news. Linda was fun, happy and a hard working person. I feel very fortunate to have known her for many years. She was so giving and appreciative. She was an important part of the art community. She will be missed.
July 31, 2018
To the McAdoo Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
RK
July 27, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
J B
July 27, 2018
To the family of Linda McAdoo, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2
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