Linda was born in Salinas, California to the joy of her parents, Fred and Frances (Winford) Vandagriff. She was raised and graduated from high school in Napa, CA
On November 7, 1958 in San Jose, California, she married Orland (Bud) Monroe, the son of Jess and Wilma (Swisher) Monroe.
Together, Linda and Bud Monroe, in 1966, founded and operated Monroe Transmission, a successful business in the Auburn/Newcastle and Yuba City areas which are still open today.
Linda had a warm, infectious smile. Her smile was often seen when she was in the presence of her family and friends. She was a gifted encourager of others. She also enjoyed an occasional root beer float with her family. According to her unbiased husband and four children, she could make the best biscuits-and-gravy known to mankind.
She is survived by her husband of sixty years Bud, her children Don (Polly), Dwayne (Barbara), Karen Jantzen (Rod), and Kevin (Carrie). She is also survived by her brother Richard Vandagriff, sister Laura Darlington, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Judy Hanzes.
A celebration of her life will be held on February 14, 2019 at 11:30 AM at Parkside Church, 3885 Richardson Drive, Auburn, California 95602. Lunch will be provided.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapeloftheHills-Auburn.com for the Monroe family.
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