Linda Packard

Linda Rose Packard, 73, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Linda was born March 28, 1948 in Washington, Iowa to Walter and Ferne (Harris) Greiner. She had been a resident of the Des Moines area since 1973. Linda graduated from North English High School in North English, Iowa and Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Michael C. Packard and worked as an Assistant Financial Planner at Fort Des Moines Financial Services. Linda was a child of God and her faith guided her in her life.

Linda loved volunteering at the InnerVisions. She was a die-hard Iowa Hawkeye fan, regardless of what sport. She was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Above all, Linda loved spending time with her six grandchildren. Her family was her pride and joy. Linda was a long-time member of St. John’s the Apostle Catholic Church where she enjoyed volunteering and giving back over the past 49 years. She loved working outside, especially in her garden, and loved to bird watch.

She is survived by her children, Brian Packard, Sarah Lee (John), Hannah Rieman (Blake); six grandchildren; sister, Shirley Cox; and sister in law, Doris Greiner.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Packard; her parents, Walter and Ferne Greiner; and her brothers, James Greiner and David Greiner.

Services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 Orchard Hills Drive, Norwalk, IA. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will begin at 12:00 p.m. She will be reunited with her husband in the future at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Orilla, IA.

Memorial contributions may be directed to InnerVisions, 500 Army Post Road, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50315.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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