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Gerald LINAHAN Obituary
Jerry grew up in Spokane and attended Columbia Grade School, Rogers High School, and graduated from Eastern Washington University in education. Teaching was the love of his life and taught in the Mead School District for 59 years.
Jerry had many interests landscaping, oil painting, travel, Spokane Symphony, and the love of his life "teaching." Loved by parents, family and students alike. Jerry made the world a better place for all of us through his kindness and generosity.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Burton and Olga Linahan. He is survived by brothers, James (Darlene) Linahan, Robert (Dar) Linahan of Beaverton, Oregon, nieces, Michelle (Damon) Barbeau, Julie (Tobias) Guttormson of Jackson, WY, Sandra Linahan of Beaverton, OR, Carol (Conrad) Boylan of Brush Prairie, WA, plus three great-nieces and three great-nephews, Paige, Parker, Aundra, Owen, Corbin and Allison.
Per Jerry's request there will not be a Memorial.
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Melissa Howard
May 25, 2024
I think about him all the time and always wondered how he was doing, so I looked him up and, well... I just laid in my bed and cried. He was such an inspiration to me and my siblings who had the pleasure of having him as our 4th grade teacher at Brentwood. His love of science and nature made him a favorite among the teachers there. I am deeply saddened by this news and will miss him dearly.
Barbara Burns
March 20, 2024
"Mr. Linahan" as I knew him in 1973-74 as my teacher, was one of my favorite teachers. It was wonderful as well that my family and I also lived in Fairwood. His kindness to me, and everyone had a profound effect on me. I visited him when biking or walking by, usually he was working in the garden. He always had something nice to say and was interested in how I was and how my family was doing. In 2016 when my father passed, he wrote a condolence note specifically to me. I was so touched.
I just heard today that he passed. I am sad that I did not have one more conversation with him to hear how he was doing. I am happy to hear that he continued with his travels and hobbies.
My condolences to you and your family, for the loss of a good man. It has to be nice to know that he left us with so many positive memories.
Barbara Burns
Sam Phelps
January 25, 2024
Both my older brother and sister had the honor of being taught by Mr. Linahan at Brentwood Elementary. I unfortunately wasn´t able to be in one of his classes before he retired, but was able to experience his wonderful teaching when he would substitute teach from time to time. He would frequently come into Rosauers when I was working there and always had a kind word of encouragement or story to share. He will be missed.
The Michels Family
January 17, 2024
Our children had the joy of having Mr. Linehan as a teacher, at Brentwood. He was a caring, kind, and wonderful teacher. Everyone loved him.
Paddy Inman
January 16, 2024
Dear Linahan Family,
Jerry was my master teacher at the newly-opened Brentwood Elementary in1969. He was one of the kindest, most generous, affable people I've ever met. He absolutely loved his students and dedicated his life to them every day he was in the classroom. I will be forever grateful not only for his friendship, but also the lessons he taught me and the wisdom he imparted.
My thoughts are with you as you grieve his loss. My hope is that fond memories will sustain you as you adjust to life without him.
Sincerely,
Paddy Inman
Katie Enkema
January 14, 2024
I knew Jerry from being a student at Brentwood & again when he would sub for a few teachers at Mead high when being a student yrs later.He willm be missed.
Janet McGuire
January 14, 2024
All three of my boys had Jerry as their teacher. He was a great teacher
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