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Dana Lee Linker

1964 - 2023

Dana Lee Linker obituary, 1964-2023, Tulsa, OK

BORN

1964

DIED

2023

Dana Linker Obituary

Dana Lee Linker, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died December 21, 2023. Dana was born in Tulsa on May 13, 1964, to her parents, Russell R. Linker, II and Gerry Ann Linker. Dana attended Tulsa Memorial High School and the University of Tulsa where she earned a degree in fine arts. After leaving Tulsa, Dana lived in Hickory Corners and Flint, Michigan. Dana was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her brothers Russell R Linker, III (Rusty) (partner Paul Salter) of Glenpool, Oklahoma, Rick Randall Linker (wife Kate Macie) of Richmond, Virginia, and her cousins Christie Livingston, Cathy Wright and Chris Pollard.

Dana was a vibrant spirit while in this world. As a child, she was an avid fan of science fiction and fantasy, in particular the Wizard of Oz. She was known to dress herself and her little brother up in costume to attend science fiction conventions or to collect candy on Halloween. Dana also had a special love of dogs, cats and especially horses which she bred while in Michigan. One remarkable thing about Dana was her art. Dana came from a family of artists. She learned to paint at a young age from her mother who was an accomplished and prolific painter. As Dana matured, she became a brilliant artist that outshone us all. Her ability to capture life in her artwork was amazing. As an adult, Dana became a wandering soul eventually taken from us by Alzheimer's disease. Now that she has crossed over the rainbow, Dana will be a vibrant spirit once again that will paint the heavens.

Donations to the Alzheimer's Association would be greatly appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Tulsa World from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2024.

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Laura Ollis Hadley

January 7, 2024

I rarely saw Dana without a smile on her face, or something funny that she was up to. I was fortunate to know her during college at the Chi-O house--we were in the same pledge class--many great memories. She was a true artist in body, mind, and spirit. So sorry for the family's loss--wishing you all peace & strength.

Darrin Kallenberger

January 6, 2024

Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Rusty and Rick

Marysue Vance

January 6, 2024

Best suitemate ever. Chi O sister, funny, creative, she will be missed.

Mark LeHouiller

January 6, 2024

Rusty and Paul , Rick and Kate , I'm so sorry for this great loss of yours . I always looked at Dana as a sister for knowing her 27 years . Her love lives long inside your hearts and always will .

MK Edwards

January 6, 2024

Great memories of us from college. We learned how to developing slides in darkroom (her parents´ bathroom) for a slide show. It almost got the best of us, but once we finally had success we were thrilled! Love you, my friend. I´m glad you are at peace.

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