Linda Maureen Hadaway

Linda was born in Alameda, California to Robert and Norma Mieras, and was the oldest of 3 children. Her brother, Steven Mieras, passed away on November 2, 1991 and her sister, Christine Clair, passed away a few days later on November 5th. Being a Navy family, the Mieras moved around frequently until the family settled in San Diego when Linda was about 11 years old. Linda attended Whittier Middle School and Mission Bay High School where she graduated in 1965. She ran for Miss Pacific Beach in 1964

during her senior year. Linda participated in The Rainbow Girls which taught leadership training through community service. Following high school, Linda completed Dental Assisting School in December of 1965 at the San Diego City College for Medical and Dental Assisting. She was quickly hired and worked for Dr. Heath beginning in January of 1966.

Linda and Wayne Hadaway were high school sweethearts and married August 1, 1970. Although they divorced in 1991, they remained good friends. Linda’s days were spent raising their two daughters, Sarah and Ami. She was a very loving, hardworking, fun, and humorous mom. Linda loved being a mom and always made every birthday, holiday, and event very special creating many wonderful memories.

As the girls entered high school, Linda earned her license as an esthetician and worked at the Hyatt Regency Spa in La Jolla. Around that time, Linda met John Chaffetz and moved to Utah where he lived. She continued her education at the University of Utah. After moving back to San Diego, Linda assumed the role of Grandma “Gigi” to her 4 grandchildren, Charli, Olive, Ava and Patrick “PJ”. She also cherished Chris Montoya, her longtime partner and best friend. Linda loved to travel. She had the opportunity to visit

Mexico, Thailand, Europe, and Hawaii. One of her favorite travel partners was her niece Vivian Mirabal with whom Linda shared a very loving relationship. Linda loved being with family and friends and was always the life of the party. Some of her happiest moments involved supporting and cheering on her children and grandchildren. Linda was thoughtful, caring, full of love, always smiling, funny, compassionate, and a beautiful soul on the inside and out. Linda is well-loved by her family including

her nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

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