Linda Lund

Linda Lund died early Friday morning after a very long and painful battle against Leukemia that caused complications with her heart. She was surrounded by her family and friends, who stayed with her throughout her last night. No more pain and no more cancer, just the memories of a wonderful woman whose family was robbed of her warmth and spirit much too soon. Linda was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota in October 1950, the child of Edward Robert Williams III and Phyllis Hope Terry. She moved to Nevada in the late 60s and graduated from Carson City High School in 1968. She earned a full scholarship to Prater Way Beauty College in Sparks, Nevada and worked in the Reno/Sparks communities. In Sparks, she met her one true love, Craig Lund. They married in June 1970 and have enjoyed nearly 36 years of happiness together. In 1981, they moved to Boise, Idaho where they made their home and raised their three children. Linda spent ten years working for the Meridian School District at McMillan and Linder Elementary schools, and was recognized for her efforts by being named employee of the year. She did much more than teach computer classes; she blessed the lives of her students with love and compassion, but no job gave her more joy than that of wife and mother. Some people may say that heart problems run in our family, but the fact is that like her uncle, her mother, and her grandmother, Linda's heart loved so greatly, so vigorously, and for so many that it wore out far too soon. She fought her battle bravely, living long enough to touch the hearts and lives of many people. The family would like to thank Dr. Paul G. Montgomery and the other doctors at MSTI, as well as the nurses and staff of MSTI and 4 South-St. Luke's for fighting alongside Linda, for providing such excellent care, and for loving her so much. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Craig; her children, Shadra (Dave) Bruce of Boise, Tiana Dinger, and Alicia Lund, both of Nampa; ten grandchildren, her father, Ed Williams; her brothers, Terry (Angela) and Todd Williams of Boise and Bob Williams of Las Vegas; her sister Lori Kennedy (Matt) of Portland, her stepfather, Tom Kennedy, of Barstow, Calif. and many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis Kennedy of Barstow, Calif., her grandparents, her uncle Byron, and her cousin Dana. Linda left us much too soon, but her love and kindness will remain in all of our hearts. A private family viewing will be held at 9:00 a.m. and a public funeral at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at Cloverdale Funeral Home, 1200 N. Cloverdale Road, Boise. The family would like to request donations in Linda's name be made to the Mountain States Tumor Institute in Boise, Idaho in lieu of flowers.