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Linda Davis Obituary
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Linda Mae Davis at her home in Sandpoint on July 7th, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born Linda Mae Johnson on February 24th, 1947 in San Diego Calif to Wally and LaVera Johnson. She graduated from San Diego State University and enjoyed teaching first and second grade in Escondido California.
In 1970 she met the love of her life, Bob Davis and they married on June 26, 1971. They enjoyed over 50 years together before his passing. Linda and Bob moved to Sandpoint in 1977 with their daughter, Becky. Linda was an amazingly talented artist and her home is a reflection of that talent with beautiful paintings, oil and watercolor, as well as her charcoal drawings. She loved painting with her friends and sister, Carole as well as teaching people to paint.
She was a loving and doting mother, wife and friend with the gift of making people smile and laugh. Both Linda and Bob loved having their hands in the dirt, always creating beautiful flower and garden beds. She also enjoyed cutting flowers and sharing them with her friends.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Becky (Davis) Shelton, son-in-law Alex Shelton, sister Carole Hughes and husband Ed, niece Debbie Lewis – Musch and husband Carl, nephew Daniel & nephew Greg; and their families.
Linda is proceeded in death by her husband Bob Davis in 2022, and parents Wally and LaVera Johnson.
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Perky Smith-Hagadone
July 24, 2025
Back in the early 80s, Linda and I, along with several other wonderful friends began painting every week. We taught each other techniques and deeply bonded while talking about literally everything. I keep these memories close, and she means the world to me. Her sweet, genuine smile that was an outward extension of her loving soul, will be so missed. Thank you, Linda, for being you.
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