1944 ~ 2016
Linda was born to Hettie Wight and Robert Gordon Kelm on December 11, 1944. She graduated from Highland High in 1963 and attended Westminster College where she began her vocal training. She won the Metropolitan Opera district award and moved to NYC to continue her studies. In 1977, she made a professional debut with the Seattle Opera. Linda's beautiful soprano voice thrilled audiences around the world for several years. She traveled doing what she loved and when she came home to SLC she was a special companion to her loving mother. She was a former member and Queen of Lybia Temple, Daughters of the Nile.
Survived by her mother Hettie Kelm; brothers David C. (Diane) Kelm, John R. (Suzy) Kelm; sister Hettie Miller; nephews Karl A. and Robert G. Kelm, and Mason, Patrick and Christian Miller; and niece Cara Miller.
Donations in her memory may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children. Private services will be held.
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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Nov. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Kelm

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Richard Fouts

May 21, 2019

I was fortunate to be Linda's accompanist on more than one occasion (when I was in my late teens, early 20s) whether simply helping her rehearse for an audition or sing in a formal concert. Sometimes we would play, rehearse and talk music for hours on end. She adored music, was probably the best contralto I have ever heard to this day. She was a true artist in every sense of the word and had a great sense of humor. Loved Mozart and had a passion for Grieg. Her voice was perfection and I was in awe every time I heard it.

May 21, 2019

I was fortunate to be Linda's accompanist on several occasions. She had a stunning voice, remarkable artistry and a great sense of humor. We would play, practice and talk music for hours on end.

jo kendall whiting

April 12, 2017

i was so saddened to read of lindas passing. her sister hettie was one of my closest childhood friends. also her mother was such a positive role model. i would love to reconnect with hettie miller. i think of her so often. lindas voice is still echoing in my head.

Laura Campbell

March 26, 2017

I am so sorry to see this memory of Linda. Linda and I met at Westminster College. She was one of my bridemaides at my wedding in 1965. I loved her voice and her sweet personality. I am sorry now, that we didn't keep up with each other. I have been married to my sweetheart, Lou Campbell for 51 years and now live in Fort Worth, Texas. Blessings to her family.

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Karol Hansen

February 27, 2017

I am so sad to know that Linda died. I wish I had searched for her earlier. I sang with Linda in the Ring Cycle in Seattle and she was lovely to be around and a wonderful and lovable person. In the early 80's, I stayed with Linda in her apartment in New York for two weeks. We had so much fun just walking around New York and eating Haagen Dazs ice cream from across the street. I wish I could remember her favorite flavor! We lost touch and I'm so sorry that we did. If any of her family reads this, I send you all hugs. I know Linda is singing her heart out in the universe somewhere, right now.

January 3, 2017

I heard miss kelm here in berlin at the deutsche oper and was amazed at her powerful walkuere and turandot - what a singer! my deep condolences to her family - geerd heinsen

Lynn Marshall Boehmer

November 14, 2016

I first met Linda through Job's Daughters. The friendships and memories from Bethel #1 have lasted a lifetime. Linda has been the constant that has kept us connected. I will miss her friendship, her laughter and her emails.

Teddie Krause

November 13, 2016

Linda and I went through elementary school, junior high and high school together. I even went to some Job's Daughters events with her at the Masonic Temple.

When she lived in New York City, I once visited Linda at her apartment. I remember she served "fresh" mozzarella cheese! When she appeared as Brünnhilde at the Capitol Theater here, she got tickets for me.

Linda was not at our high school reunion last August. When I asked someone about her, the person said Linda was back on Grandview Circle and I should call her. I planned to do so but did not get around to it. I'm so sorry I missed the chance to see her again.

Dennis Cox

November 13, 2016

So sorry to hear this, my condolences to John and the rest of the Kelm family.

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