Linda McDonald Daniel

Linda McDonald Daniel obituary, Portland, OR

Linda McDonald Daniel

Linda Daniel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 27, 2024.
Linda McDonald Daniel was born in Evanston, IL in 1939. Linda moved with her parents to southern California with her two brothers Jim and Robert in 1953. She is survived by her brothers Jim and Robert. She went to Pomona College in California then on to college at the University of Washington where she received her Master's Degree in Journalism. She held several positions at the Seattle Times and also taught high school.

Linda moved to Juneau, Alaska in the early 90's where she fell in love with Alaska. She worked as a cruise director on tourist boats, and also was a kayaking guide. NPR radio in Juneau was a favorite of hers and she worked as a reporter there. After approximately 15 years in Juneau, she moved to Portland, Oregon in approximately 2009 to reside at the Holladay Park Plaza where she was known as Lindsay. Linda made many friends there and became a member of the cat society. She always loved animals, especially cats. She was a loving, giving sister who shared her love and adventures in Alaska.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Oregon Humane Society, oregonhumane.org/donate.

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March 25, 2025

Laurel White posted to the memorial.

February 14, 2025

Robert McDonald posted to the memorial.

January 1, 2025

Karla Hart posted to the memorial.

5 Entries

Laurel White

March 25, 2025

I worked with Linda at Parks and Recreation in Juneau in the 90s. She was an upbeat person, always ready to encourage new ideas. Just being in her presence was fun. My condolences to her family.

Robert McDonald

February 14, 2025

Love ya Sisser
Thinking about you always

Karla Hart

January 1, 2025

Linda was a big presence in Juneau during her time here, and generous with sharing knowledge. Her kayak cookery classes at the kayak symposiums, her kayak cookery book, and I also took a UAS writing class from her, that evolved into her leading a team of us to update the Alaska Wilderness Milepost one year.

Andrew Grossman

December 18, 2024

Linda would have loved this memory of her time in Juneau, her devotion to cats, kayaking, and her work with Public Radio. Life just doesn't get much better.

robert mcdonald

November 29, 2024

Fantastic sister who always remembered birthdays and special Christmas present packages mailed to you.
Showed me in person, several times, with my kids the way of life in alaska adventures.

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