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Linda DeVore Obituary
Died peacefully in her home as the snow fell softly outside on February 7, 2003. She had a 4--1/2 month bout with pancreatic cancer that she fought with dignity and grace; an illness that also took her husband, Dr. Duane DeVore 4--1/2 years earlier. Linda was Chairman of the Dental Hygiene Department of the University of Maryland, and speaker and consultant for many associations and pharmaceutical companies. She is survived by her mother, Anne Strauber; her brother, Dr. Jerome Meisel; daughter, Marva Bailer; son, Marc Rubinstein; step-daughter, Kate DeVore and three beautiful grandchildren. Her memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 12, 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in Columbia, MD. In lieu of flowers, a foundation has been arranged, donations may be made to UMBF/DeVore Endowment c/o The Linda DeVore Dental Hygiene Endowment Fund, University of Maryland Dental School, 666 W Baltimore St, Rm 3-A-17, Baltimore, MD 21201.
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H. Ebberwein
May 29, 2021
Her husband was compassionate and Brilliant!!! Best bread baker I've ever known!!
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Mary Alice Gaston
February 12, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends today. Linda was a woman of many talents who touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be greatly missed, and our sadness over her untimely death will linger for some time.
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