Linda Diane Turnbull

Linda Diane Berube Turnbull August 31, 1948 - December 8, 2017 Linda Diane Berube Turnbull was born August 31, 1948. She died December 8th at 9:58 am from Alzheimer’s Disease. Linda was a lifelong student and teacher. Linda graduated from Cascade High School in Everett, Washington and Washington State University in Pullman where she was actively engaged as a gymnast and scholar. She had a deep faith in God and an unwavering commitment to leading a life with Christ. Her moral strength was evident in all she did whether that was being a wife, mother, teacher, friend, daughter, or sister. She was stubborn, or as she would say, persistent and refused to compromise when values were at stake. She was passionate and dedicated to helping underserved children; teaching impoverished children in Oakland, California and many years teaching Head Start kids in Albany. Linda also taught and coached for many years in Genesee, Idaho. Linda was an athlete, coach, cook extraordinaire, baker, restaurateur, mom, and amazing life partner. Her cinnamon rolls, bread pudding, pies, and pastries were simply delicious and the cornerstone of Shamrock, Shillelah, and Shenanigans Irish Café in Mukilteo, Washington. One of seven sisters (Donna, Sandy, Colette, Beverly, Kathy, and Kristie) she was raised to believe that anything is possible as long as you work for it and remain determined. No matter what life threw at her, that determination and faith enabled her to get through all of life’s challenges. This last challenge, Alzheimer’s, a relentless and crippling brain disease, was fought head on with courage for many years. She lived with dignity and grace through it all yet eventually the disease overcame her body. Linda is survived by her husband, Rich; her son, Eric; her daughter, Jessica and four delightful and lively grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 13th, 2018 at Grace City Church, 440 SW 9th Street, Corvallis, OR. Please consider donations to the Grace Center in Corvallis who provide amazing care for adults with disabilities and the Alzheimer’s Association to help discover a cure for this disabling disease.

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Linda Diane Turnbull

August 31, 1948 - December 8, 2017