Linda Ann (Morrow) Harmon passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018, at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, California, at the age of sixty-two. Linda will be forever in the hearts of her husband Grant, her son Justin, her stepdaughter Elizabeth, and all of her family and many friends.
Linda was born in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of James and Patricia Morrow. Her first home was her grandparents' house on Lake Washington where her love of water and an active sports life began. Linda spent her formative years first in Vancouver, British Columbia from ages 3 to 8, then in Spokane, Washington until she was 10 years old, and then her remaining school years on Mercer Island near Seattle where she graduated from Mercer Island High School in 1973.
Linda was from the beginning a bright and kind girl. She loved to design and sew outfits for her dolls and cook meals from other countries. She earned a first-class award in the Girl Scouts and joined Candy Stripers and Young Life, which helped hone her instincts for caring for others. She excelled as a member of the Mercer Island Beach Club tennis and swim teams. Her introduction to snow skiing started in the mountains around Spokane at the age of 8 and peaked as she became a ski instructor for several years at Alpental in the Cascade Mountains east of Seattle. As a skier, she always had some of the prettiest form on the mountain.
After high school, she enrolled and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in pharmacy. She then worked as a pharmacist in Bellingham, Washington, which suited her well as a person who enjoyed caring for others. In 1984, she moved to Sun Valley, Idaho where she managed to ski almost as many days of the week as she worked. She worked as a pharmacist at Chateau Drug in Ketchum, Idaho until 1995.
As fate worked out, Linda's mother and Grant's mother arranged a skiing blind date for them in 1994 in Sun Valley. They fell in love and Linda moved to Grant's home in Menlo Park, California in 1995. They were married in 1996 at the Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley and their son Justin was born in 1997.
In addition to her passion for outdoor sports, Linda and Grant loved to travel to Italy, Hawaii, South Carolina, Costa Rica and Mexico, to name a few of their great family vacations. Linda and Grant spent the over twenty years of their marriage enjoying golf, skiing, biking, being with their beloved Pembroke Welsh Corgi Hogan, and traveling the world together with many friends and family. Linda also enjoyed being one of the Team Moms for her son Justin's many sports teams, including the 2014 and 2015 Sacred Heart Prep Atherton Varsity Football Teams.
Linda was a member of Menlo Church and Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club.
Linda was predeceased by her father James Robert Morrow in 1987. She is also survived by her mother Patricia Ann Morrow Moulton of Issaquah, Washington and her brother Mikel Morrow (his wife Heather) and his family of Sammamish, Washington.
Linda will be forever remembered by her family, close friends, colleagues, and people she touched through her love, enthusiasm, and kindness. She always tried to bring family and friends together for the creation of many great memories. Linda was thoughtful and generous to all. Above all else, Linda loved Grant and Justin. She reminded us all that love of family and friends is the most important thing on which to build a joyful life.
In remembrance of our beloved Linda, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Menlo Church, Young Life, Sacred Heart Prep Atherton or a charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Harmon

9 Entries

Richard

January 19, 2019

May the peace of God that will guard your hearts in the days ahead. Condolences to your family for your loss. By prayer, may the anxious care in your hearts be replaced with peace and comfort

February 15, 2018

My heart goes out to the family. May you find comfort in Psalm chapter 46 verse 1.

Claudia Cochrane Kelley

February 8, 2018

Linda and I met while skiing when in high school, and taught together at Alpental Ski school. We became fast friends, despite living in different areas (I on Queen Anne hill; she on Mercer Island). We stayed in contact through college, but I lost her after she moved to Sun Valley. My last birthday card to her returned with no forwarding address. I'd always hoped I'd find her again: Kind, fun, friendly, with a great laugh and 1,000 watt smile. Now, I shall have to be content to see her in eternity. I look forward to that!
My heartfelt condolences to her family. May God comfort you in your deep loss.
Claudia Cochrane Kelley

February 8, 2018

I was so saddened to learn of Linda's passing. As a classmate of Mikel's and Mercer Island Beach Club friends with the Morrow family, I was fortunate to spend a lot of time with Linda.

Linda was so gracious and kind. I have fond memories of time spent with the Morrow's whether we were eating dinner at their home or learning how to water ski.

I also remember Linda sewed my first MI Girls Club jacket for me. And, who can forget those beautiful blueberry pies she crafted!

Patty, Mikel and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was truly a lovely person.

Jill Lasersohn

February 2, 2018

Linda was a classmate and teammate of mine from school and the beach club days. Our parents were good friends and spent time together on Mercer Island and in Sun Valley as well. Patty and Mike, I am sorry for your loss. Linda was a kind and friendly person. And her smile was a thing of beauty.
Sincerely,
Pattie Stanley

Anita & Dave Braker-Olsen

January 29, 2018

We are so very sorry for your tragic loss. Having known Linda & Grant briefly as neighbors in Lane Ranch, there is not a lot of history between us. But when we met Linda we were immediately drawn to her friendly warmth and her smile. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

Jen Novak

January 26, 2018

Grant, Lizzie & Justin,
It has been way to long since we all have been together probably since Zach and Justin were in elementary school. We spent many fun evenings and weekends together during those years with Linda always extending her graciousness as the perfect hostess cooking and baking incredible meals for all. We also attended some group bible study evenings and always had fun and interesting debates discussing various topics. Linda always thought I was a bit out there with my crazy views but she loved me just as I was. I remember one of the last times I saw Linda we were at a lunch in the Sonoma Valley somewhere with friend Beth and someone took a picture of us which I have often found when I was going to take on some photo album work but then never got to it. The box of photos tho always had this picture on top and Linda's beautiful smile as always in full bloom. Linda was a more than amazing wife and mother both to Justin and her step daughter Lizzie. She had the most patience with people that I have ever seen. So kind, and loving and quietly wise and knowledgeable during our conversations. She was steadfast in her love for her family and friends and would do just about anything to help another. A rare bird in many ways and one that will be missed by so many as they go on with out her over the years. Why are these the ones that are taken from us at such a young age. So much to give and so many to support but she will do so I'm sure from above. Linda thank you for giving so much of yourself to so many over the years. Much love to all the Harmon's, her mom and brother. Love ❤ Jen

January 26, 2018

I learned about Linda's passing from our cousin Kim Herman. I am sorry for your loss
Duane Morrow

Margaret Winters

January 25, 2018

I was very sad to hear of Linda's recent passing. I met her at SMJH on Mercer Island in 7th grade, and I remember her as a very outgoing, kind, and positive person in junior high and high school. We were in some of the same clubs together and used to take the bus home from high school, as we lived about a mile away from each other. I always wondered over the years since moving to California where she was, as I had lost touch with her. It turns out that she moved to California as well, and that we lived only a few miles apart; I sure wish I had known, I would have loved to get back in touch with her! I am so sorry for your great loss; I will miss her.

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