Linda Ann Halsey

Please excuse the tardiness of my response but I only recently learned of Linda's untimely passing. Oddly, after more than twenty years, she was in one of my dreams so, out of curiosity, I googled her name and discovered this obituary. I am uncertain whether you will even see my comments but I thought that I owed it to Linda to try since she was once a dear friend and even saved my life on one fateful day. Linda and I were best friends in grade 12 and during our undergraduate years at the U of A. I have many fond memories of going on camping trips with her to Pembina and Wood Buffalo Park (where we were extorted by a skunk), attending high school grad, our first attempt at independent living in a rental basement suite, studying together as fearful freshwomen (unlike I, she had a knack for math), singing to Michael's guitar and of her developing cooking talents (Pierogi for me, as I am Ukrainian, and over the camp fire). She was even first introduced to Michael through my former boyfriend, who was a roommate.

I recall Linda being one of the most hardworking and determined people I have ever known which I see paid off greatly in her chosen career path. I chuckled when I read about her specialization in botany because I ultimately became an ultra-avid gardener myself; something neither of us had any interest in at the time. Most importantly, however, Linda was a kind, helpful and loving individual who put the interests of others in front of her own interests. I am truly saddened by your loss and would be happy to share copies of a few pictures that I have of Linda from the 80's when she was truly vibrant.

Michele Ryan (Mendryk)
Ontario

Linda was an amazing woman, scientist, and mentor. She will live on in our hearts.

We have lost an excellent scientist and a good friend. She will be missed by many. Dennis

If we are made of star dust, then Linda came from a supernova. She was bright, vibrant and exceptional. I will miss her greatly.

Very tragic for this loss of life being relatively young and vital with so much more to do. I have always been in awe of her strength and completeness of personality. In all that she accomplished, I am priviledged to have been loved by her.

I will always love Alex and Megan and see them through as best I can.

When I see and walk in mountains, I will think of her, when I see and walk amongst forests, I will think of her, when I am in that kind of nature, I will think of her. And when I look at Megan and Dylan I will be with her.

-Love, Former Husband

T. Michael Ashby