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Linda DeFord Obituary
Memorial services will be held at the New Life Tabernacle located at 1416 South Delaware in Mason City on Thursday, Nov. 18. Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. with service to follow at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Jason Boyd will be presiding. A luncheon will follow in the friendship room. All are welcome to pay their respects and share their memories.
Linda was born on Nov. 5, 1940, in Hendrick, Iowa to Donal and Helen (Minnie) Smith. She was part of a large family with many brothers and sisters. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School.
Linda grew up living and working on the farm. Upon moving to North Iowa, she dedicated over 20 years of service to Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation, where she worked in Dietary Management.
Linda was joined in marriage with Robert DeFord on Dec. 16, 1960. Their union was blessed with four children: Robyn Carlson of Nora Springs, Russell DeFord of Rudd, Rick (Linda) DeFord of Rockford, and Ronald (Brandy) DeFord of Mason City. Grandchildren include Nathan Carlson, Dylan, Hunter, Rebecca and Bree DeFord. She had one great-granddaughter, Makynna Lynn Carlson.
Linda was an active member of the Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City. She enjoyed doing word searches, playing cards, spending time with her family, and cooking for her loved ones. She also enjoyed volunteering as part of the Iowa SHARE program in Charles City. However, most of her free time was spent with her beloved dog, Chico.
She is preceded in death by her mother Helen and her youngest son Ronald (Jake).
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda DeFord
Kim Kurtz Hinrichsen
November 25, 2010
Sorry for your loss.May God be your strenght at this time.
November 17, 2010
DeFord Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. RIP Linda, you will be missed very much. Please say hi to Jake for us.
Stephanie and Makynna
November 17, 2010
DeFord Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. RIP Linda, you will be missed very much. Say hi to Jake for us.
Stephanie and Makynna
Tim Detrick
November 16, 2010
Dylan Russ and family,
Our prayers are with you in this time of your loss. Ron will be waiting for her at the gates to welcome her home.
Tim Michelle and Ruiz
November 16, 2010
Linda, Rick, Hunter, Rebecca
Sorry to hear of your loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you!
Heather Winters and Family
Cindy (Eichmeier) Ketchum
November 16, 2010
My thoughts, prayers, & sympathies are with all of you during this most difficult time. May the love of your friends and family be with you today & always. RIP Linda
Dorothy Brady
November 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you at this most difficult time.
Suzanne Quam
November 16, 2010
My dear family - Linda, Rick, Hunter, Rebecca
My heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that God will give you strength & courage in your time of bereavement. Grief can be exhausting, so please take time to rest and remember to feed your soul.
Christine & Michael Sandry
November 16, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jolene Carlson
November 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. A year ago, people kept telling me that time heals all wounds. I didn't believe them, but now I can honestly say it does. God has two special angels up there with him now!!! Shirley Carlson and Linda DeFord!!!
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