Linda Widder Obituary
Linda was born on May 19,1950 in Flint to the late Lyle and Helen (Schmidt) Lester. Durand was home to Linda her entire life. She graduated from Durand High School in 1969 and married the love of her life, Walter E. Widder in Durand on January 27, 1973. Together, Linda and Walt raised 3 sons. Linda and Walt were married for 42 years until Walt's passing on September 21, 2015.
Linda taught 5th Grade in Durand for 38 years, retiring in 2010 after touching the lives of countless students along the way. Her faith and love for Jesus was witnessed by all in the way she selflessly loved her husband, 3 sons and daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. She was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Durand and later Emanuel Lutheran Church in Flint.
Linda is survived by her 3 sons: Micah (Jacqueline) Widder of Fenton, Matthew (Rebecca) Widder of South Carolina, Mark (Dionna) Widder of Texas; grandchildren: Madeline, Kaylee, Wells, Ellis, Rowan, Eden, Landon, and her 8th grandchild on the way. She is also survived by her sister, Susan Bentley; sisters-in-law: Sandra Meyers, Sheila Widder, and many nieces and nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walt; her sister, Nancy Laier; brothers-in-law: Mike Bentley and Leonard Meyers.
Linda's family asks for no flowers but instead to consider making a donation in her name to Emanuel Lutheran Church, 6380 Beecher Rd. Flint, MI 48532. Online condolences may be sent to her family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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Lynda Adams
January 12, 2022
My deepest condolences to Linda´s sister Sue , Linda´s sons ,and all the rest of her family . She was such a blessing to us all . She will be very missed . Another Angel in heaven. RIP Linda.
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Carol Code Stroub Class of 68
January 11, 2022
My deepest sympathies to her family. I will always remember her kindness to my Grandmother who needed help & she helped her. RIP
Bill & Diane Weckesser Family
January 11, 2022
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Linda & Walt were the best; comforting to know they're together again.
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