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Linda Gwen Kuk

Linda Gwen Kuk obituary, Sacramento, CA

Linda Kuk Obituary

Linda Gwen Kuk was born to Ralph and Gwendolyn Layne on September 17, 1952 in Santa Monica, California. Born on her brother, Larry's, birthday, they had a special bond. The family moved to Paso Robles when Linda was an infant and Paso came to be "home" in her heart. The family moved to Sacramento in 1960 where Linda graduated from Foothill High School in 1970 and attended American River College. Proudly employed by the State of California for over 30 years, she retired in 2009. Married to the love of her life, Lynn Russell Kuk, in 1993, they enjoyed a wonderful and happy life until Lynn's death in 2015. Marriage brought the joy of Lynn's two daughters, Jessica Stiles of Yuba City and Rebecca Graham (Todd) of Richardson, Texas, who Linda loved deeply and considered her own. Grandchildren, Hannah, Holland, Danni and Josiah were precious gifts of joy in Linda's life. Having lost her immediate family prior to marriage, Linda was always grateful for the blessing of Lynn's family in her life. A music lover, Linda was active in the traditional jazz and ragtime festivals in Sacramento and she and Lynn travelled throughout California to attend and volunteer at several music festivals, making many dear and lasting friends through the years. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Larry and Leonard, and by her loved husband, Lynn Kuk. She leaves daughters, Jessica, Rebecca (Todd), granddaughters, Hannah, Holland, and Danni, and grandson, Josiah. A memorial service will be held at Linda's church home, Zion Lutheran Church, 3644 Bolivar Ave., North Highlands, California on April 26th, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be alongside her husband at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Gifts in Linda's memory are welcome to Zion Lutheran Church's building fund or children's ministry.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Apr. 21, 2019.

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Bub Sullivan

October 30, 2019

Oh boy, I think everyone she hung out with for a while became a "buddy" to Linda. She was frank, listened well, smart, and loved the jazz and ragtime music she sought by volunteering and taking good care of her charges and and the audience. Very social, we've had several meet-ups just to have a meal together, often at her house (a special treat, especially when Lynn was at the BBQ. She was a sharpy and always good and comfortable company, and a good observer (interested and, herself, interesting). There are a lot of people now who are missing Linda's welcome presence. Good goin', kiddo.

May 28, 2019

I knew Linda from my many years of attending the West Coast Ragtime Festival. She was the one to ask where things were and to have a chat on the way to the next presentation. She dedicated herself to helping all attendees and missed most of the concerts herself. Sometimes she could be seen coming in a side door just to hear the last strains of a special performance. We felt very supported by her volunteering each year and she made our time there all the more special. I am so sorry she won't be sitting at her post when I arrive this year...but hope she is having a very happy hereafter! Perhaps she can have a nice chat with my husband, Jeff Stone, who passed 8 years ago after we attended the Ragtime Festival for 20 years together. He also volunteered, doing sound his last year there. Like Linda, I enjoyed my husband's children and grandchildren who have become my family now! Linda will be missed by all of the Ragtime family!

Steve & Kathleen Friedland

May 8, 2019

Mrs. Kuk was a marvelous lady and she will be very much missed. Our condolences to her family. She was beloved by everyone who was privileged to know her.

April 22, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family.
May you find comfort and peace knowing that God promises that soon we will see our loved ones again.
John 6:40

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