Linda Degrande Obituary


LINDA CHRISTINE DEGRANDE
March 30, 1947 ~ September 26, 2011

Linda Christine DeGrande passed away on September 26, 2011, surrounded by friends and family, after a six-month battle with cancer. Born on March 30, 1947, in Vancouver, WA, to Roy and Rita Bakker, she graduated from Evergreen High School in 1965. On May 5, 1967, Linda married Harvey DeGrande.
Linda worked for Columbia Credit Union for 38 years.
After retirement, Linda enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Linda is survived by her husband of 44 years, Harvey; her sons, Darin (Heather) and Scott; her three grandchildren, Donovan, Delaney, and Reyer; her brother, Kieth; her sister, Nancy; and countless close friends and family.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Rita Bakker; and her brother, Karl.
In memory of Linda, there will be a Celebration of Life gathering at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Monday, October 3rd, at 12:30. A reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society in honor of Linda's love for animals.
To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.evergreenmemorialgardens.com or www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Sep. 30, 2011.
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Harvey, so sorry to hear of you and your families loss. I didn't know Linda well in high school, but at the reunions, she was always there to see how we were doing. She will be missed. Our prayers are with you.

Jim and Carol Grahnert (Lehtonen)

October 11, 2011

Harvey:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ken Moore

October 4, 2011

Harvey and Family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss.
Linda was a wonderful person who will be missed by many. Her great spirit, ready smile, and sense of fun truly set her apart.
Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy as you mourn; and know my prayers and thoughts are of you.

Pat Rogers-Caroselli

October 3, 2011

My condolences go out to Harvey and the
family, a Great lady and I`m sorry for
your loss.

Ray Collins

October 3, 2011

We were so sorry and saddened to read of Linda's death! I always thought of her fondly. She was always smiling and happy it seems. We have fond memories of you all. Just yesterday Michelle was talking about when she babysat for you guys. We are all so very sorry for your loss. The Johnson's. Carol, Mike, Michelle & Andy

October 2, 2011

My condolences go out to the DeGrande Family. I remember Linda from Evergreen High School. Linda always seemed to be a very nice young lady then and I'm sure she was a wonderful wife and mother.

Barbara Dickinson Halbrook

October 1, 2011

Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to the DeGrande family. Linda was a lovely person.

Derek Tuttle.

October 1, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Harvey and his family. Linda was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Carmen Tuttle-Gray

October 1, 2011

Our sincerest condolences to Harvey, family, and close friends. Sorry we won't be here for the service, as we'll be out of town.
Nita and Larry

Nita Brigham & Larry Lund

September 30, 2011

My very deepest sympathy to you
and your family.
Janet (Anderson) St.Clair

September 30, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Paula Kalczynski Present

Paula Present

September 30, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. I had not seen Linda for years - she was such a nice person.

Susanne E,eru

September 30, 2011

Will miss her smile and friendship. My deepest condolences to Harvey and family.
I plan to come down for service on Monday.

Doug Crawford

September 30, 2011

Harvey, Darin and Scott - I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Linda. Although I haven't seen her for years (or the three of you), she was frequently in my thoughts when reflecting on the good old days and the neighborhood. My heart goes out to you in this very difficult time. Linda was a great lady. Debi Ewing

September 30, 2011

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