Linda Edna Mae Mettler

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Edna Mae Mettler (Stone), age 74, of Chehalis, Washington. Linda passed away on December 31, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Linda was born on January 15, 1951, in Spokane, Washington, to the late Francis and Arleen Stone. She was the beloved middle child of three siblings and dearly loved her older sister, Shirley Stone, and younger brother, Ray Stone.

Linda graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1969. She then attended Pacific Lutheran University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education in 1973. She cherished her time at PLU and formed many lifelong friendships there.

Linda began her teaching career at Eatonville Elementary School in 1973. In 1976, she was introduced on a blind date to her future husband, Frank “Sonny” Mettler, by their mutual friend Ernie Christensen. After three years of dating, they were married on October 14, 1978. Soon after, they moved to Glenoma, where Linda began teaching at Glenoma Elementary School. Glenoma became a second home to her, and she treasured her years there, forming many lasting friendships.

In 1980, Linda and Sonny welcomed their daughter, Sunny Evans (Mettler).

Linda lived a full and generous life. She had a deep love of music and played both the piano and organ for her local church in Morton, Washington. She loved traveling with family and friends, creating countless cherished memories along the way. Linda and Sonny devoted more than 45 years to their community by managing the Morton Loggers’ Jubilee, an endeavor she took great pride in and truly loved being part of.

Linda especially treasured time spent with her two granddaughters. She delighted in watching them pursue their love of dance, attending numerous recitals and performances, including The Nutcracker. She also loved cooking and baking with them, passing down family traditions such as making lefse. Her love of all things Disney was something she proudly shared, and for her granddaughter’s trips to Disneyland with their grandparents were among their favorite memories.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Arleen Stone, and her sister, Shirley Stone.

She is survived by her loving husband, Frank “Sonny” Mettler; her daughter, Sunny Evans (Mettler); her stepdaughter, Dori Mettler; her brother, Ray Stone; and her two granddaughters, Tacy Evans and Jaylyn Evans.

A celebration of life will be held at The Loft in Chehalis on March 22nd 2026 from 12:00pm-5:00pm.