My dear sister, Linda, my heart is breaking wide open with your loss.  When kids grow up like we did,  just the two of us,  trying to survive in chaos, it's not always easy.   Somehow we managed, our Mom went to work, and you took care of me.

EXCEPT for the times: 
*When you hooked me with a fish hook because you couldn't cast.  I might have been in the way.  
*Or the time you ran through the sliding glass door in Tucson because I locked you out.  I told you to run through it, so you did.  (Fortunately, you were not hurt).   We were both in big trouble for that one. 
*Then there was the time you let me play with a broken mayonnaise jar full of marbles and I ripped my hand open.   You told me to put a Band-Aid on it.   When Mom got home she took me to the doctor for stitches.
*Or the time our house was broken into by a crazy relative and you hid me in the closet.  I had to go to the bathroom, you said to go in my pants, so I did.  I think I was 6 years old so you were 11.   
*You were an excellent seamstress so I got all your prom dresses, including your wedding gown.  Too bad I had to stuff socks in the tops, but we made it work.
You were the best sister a kid could ever have.  I will miss you so much, give my love to Mom,  Mama & Daddy Harvey, Aunt Inez, Pat, and all the others who have loved us.

Another Christmas coloring card by Kevin and Linda

Christmas coloring card made by Kevin and Linda

Our "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree,  probably 1954 , St. Petersburg Fl

Probably  1949 or 1950, Linda and bratty sister Jeannie

Dear Pat and loved ones,
I pray for your peace as you grieve Linda. I’m so sorry for the feelings you must endure while suffering the loss of her being here on earth with you. Take comfort in her peace of being above and looking after you all. 
Much love, 
Chris Witter

I loved how direct she always. There was no beating around the bush with Linda. She was always comfortable with talking about... The Uncomfortable, whatever it was. You always knew where you stood. With this ability came a built-in sense of humor that I found comforting as well. 

You were a great partner for Kurt, mother for your children, sister, and friend.  Peace be with you, Linda. Know you are loved and will be missed.  Stephen Brown

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Linda Carol Harper

30 October, 1942 – 7 November, 2024

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