Linda Lee Vanderpool

August 14, 2017

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Linda Lee Vanderpool, 71, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2017. She was born June 28, 1946, in Halstad, Minnesota, to Martin and Hazel Melting.

Linda will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and fabulous cook. She was known for her famous Swedish meatballs and BBQ ribs. Linda loved reading a good book, camping, and motorcycle rides with her husband.

Linda was very proud of her 36 years of sobriety and service in the A.A. community. She touched the lives of many in the program as a mentor, friend, leader, and confidant. She loved with all her heart, giving selflessly of her time throughout life and in death by giving the gift of life through organ donation.

Linda is survived by her husband of 32 years, William; children, Marlene Ruby, Michelle (Gary) Dahle and Dan (Stephanie) Dahle; step children, Bill (Toni) Vanderpool, Billie Jo (Terry) Vanderpool, and Tara (Aaron) Holder; 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; nieces, Cindy Saar, Karen Schur, and Kirsten (Brian) Carroll; as well as a host of other loving family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with a reception to follow at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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