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Linda K. McGowan

1946 - 2018

Linda K. McGowan obituary, 1946-2018, Grand Rapids, MI

BORN

1946

DIED

2018

Linda McGowan Obituary

McGowan, Linda K. 7/14/1946 - 6/19/2018 Grand Rapids, Michigan Linda K. 'Sparrow' McGowan Aged 72 Grand Rapids, Michigan Linda McGowan passed peacefully away on June 19, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones, her niece holding her hand and her faithful Cat, Ozzy on her lap. She died from complications of cancer and its treatment and Vascular Dementia. Linda was preceded in death by her Parents, Charles and Marian Sparrow, Sister, Karen L. 'Sparrow ' VanSweden, and Fiance, Bill Elderkin. Linda worked for 15 years as a well-loved, Legal Secretary for Attorneys: Leonard M. Hoffius and Daniel Kubiak and with the Grand Rapids Offices of Mika, Meyer, Becket and Jones. She enjoyed watching the birds and animals from her quiet porch in her retirement. Linda also was a huge supporter for the Humane Society of Kent County, volunteering her time and donations. She was the 'Ultimate' Pet Lover. She never was without the company of her adopted and lost Cats and the many rescued Dogs over the years. Strays always found her and she loved them like her own, even the pesky raccoons that took over her garage. Linda will be lovingly missed by her friends and family. Surviving is her niece Lisa VanSweden-Swanson (Andy) Wyoming, nephew, Jon VanSweden (Linda) Kentwood, Taylor and Kylie VanSweden, Lindsay (Tremain) LaFee (Justin), Jared Tremain (Alexandra) and Whitney (Tremain) Schnieder (Brian), several Great nephews and one Great niece, Faithful friend, Ozzy the cat and many friends. A Graveside Memorial will take place on July 12th, at 2pm for anyone who would like to join the family and celebrate her life. It will take place in Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery, 50 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 In Lieu of Flowers, The family and Linda would love if Donations be made in her name to the Humane Society of West Michigan, 3077 Wilson Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Jul. 7 to Jul. 10, 2018.

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July 13, 2018

Lynn was a co-worker at Mika Meyers for many years, as well as a dear friend. Lovely, sweet, kind, humorous and so much more! My husband John helped her on many occasions with her bird feed area in her garden. Condolences to her family. Thankful she is free of pain and earthly limitations, resting in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Dawn Orr

Mike Zagaroli

July 13, 2018

Lin was a co-worker at our law firm, but more importantly, she was my friend. She was a beautiful person and touched many hearts through so many acts of kindness. She will be missed but always remembered with fondness.

Jodi Stanley

July 11, 2018

This wonderful lady was kind, funny, lovely, smart and always a voice of calm (and dry humor) amid chaos. Loved her spirit, her devotion to four-legged friends, her style and everything about her. The passage of time never diminished my fond memories of the years we worked side by side. I've smiled at Lin every Christmas as I hung the ornament she gave me on my tree. That will go on. The moment will be touched with a sadness now, but I will still smile because she was a joy to have known. Sincere condolences to the family.

Jodi Stanley

Cheri Van Sweden-Underwood

July 10, 2018

A Beautiful lady inside and out.

Lois Miller

July 9, 2018

I worked for many years with Lyn at Clary, Nantz. She was a great gal.

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