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
Jim and Bobbi Thome
08/20/2017
Just heard So sorry to hear about Linda . She will be greatly missed , our thought s and prayers to Bill and the family.
Ricardo Kephart
08/19/2017
I didn't know Linda well at all but she always radiated a fun loving, passionate, friendly attitude. In any room I saw her, people had a tremendous amount of respect and she was loved.
On many occasions I found myself thinking, 'I want to be as real like her.'
Reading this gave me chills this morning. My deepest condolences to all family and friends. You were very blessed to have shared in her authentic life and, as I suspect she had told you, she was blessed for sharing in yours.
Michelle Whitton
08/19/2017
Prayers for Bill & Family, Linda Blessed My life in so many ways, I will be forever Grateful!! Linda, You will never be forgotten, I love you!!
Susan Dahl
08/18/2017
Prayers going up for Bill and family! If you need anything don't hesitate to ask. God Bless. Loved Linda do much! She will be missed by so many!
Merri Monks
08/16/2017
May Linda's spirit journey onward toward the Light. She touched the lives of so many people, including mine. She was a loving and kind woman who will live on through the lives of those she loved unconditionally and helped. Every time we reach out in the Fellowship to another person with love, a part of Linda is in that action. My deepest condolences to Linda's family.
Shawn Noble
08/16/2017
It was an Honor and a Priviledge to know Linda for the last 20 some years. Sorry I cannot attend funeral. She's been a Blessing for me & others.
Steven and Diane Holcomb
08/16/2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We all loved Linda, a wonderful woman, wife, mother, mentor and friend. May you find peace and joy in the life she lived.
Dave Johnson
08/16/2017
My Condolences to the family, Linda was a fine lady and a great friend!
Denny Way
08/16/2017
My condolences at this sad time. Such good thoughts of Linda, Please save me a seat at the tables.
Melissa Torres
08/15/2017
My sadness goes deep at your loss Bill. My thoughts, prayers & love are with you, your family and all the folks Linda touched. Though there's an empty chair now, heaven now has a lady sitting at the table. Thanks friend for passing it on....
Cheryl Wiezorek
08/15/2017
My heart is heavy and I have tears in my eyes. You were my friend for so long and taught me so much about living life on life's terms. My prayers are with Bill and the family and your many, many friends during this trying time. I will remember you forever and will miss you until we meet again.
Bonnie Ball
08/14/2017
I am lost for words on how I feel, or what to say, Linda you where such a big part of my life and how I have learned live. May god wrap his arms around Her husband Bill and all their children in this time of sorrow, and help us in her AA family find peace. I will miss you.