Linda Sue Egolf

She was born on September 27, 1951, in Vallejo, California to Elver and Opal Dow. From a young age, Linda showed a natural talent for working with her hands. She learned to sew and knit early on, and what began as childhood curiosity grew into a lifelong devotion to creating beautiful and useful things. Over the years, she expanded her skills to include quilting, basket weaving, painting, woodworking, and eventually spinning and weaving.

Linda married Roy Terrance (Terry) Egolf, a career Naval officer, and together they moved frequently, living in many parts of the United States. With each new assignment, Linda made every house feel like home—filling unfamiliar spaces with color, warmth, and the familiar rhythm of her sewing machine. Amid the frequent relocations and the challenges of raising two children, she also ran a successful business as a professional tailor. Balancing her craft, her household, and the demands of military family life, Linda managed it all with determination and good humor. She enjoyed the independence and adventure that came with the lifestyle as much as she loved creating beautiful things.

She raised two children, Gabriel (Gabe) and Gwendolyn (Gwen), and later became a beloved grandmother to eight grandchildren. Her family was always at the center of her life, second only to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and she was happiest when surrounded by them—often with a project in her lap. During her children’s college years, she accumulated a houseful of kids—friends of Gabe and Gwen—to whom she doled out piles of waffles, bacon, and hugs. She consistently embodied the teachings of Jesus, and there was always room for one more at Linda’s table.

Linda’s creativity was never about recognition; it was simply how she cared for the people she loved. She made clothes for her children by hand, sewing love into every hem and buttonhole. As a grandmother, she delighted in making special things for her grandchildren—blankets, costumes, and countless imaginative creations that turned everyday moments into lasting memories. Her hands were always busy, but never too busy to teach. She passed on her knowledge with patience, guiding little hands through the first steps of sewing, crocheting, and weaving. For her family, Linda’s skills were more than hobbies—they were acts of love and service.

Linda is survived by her husband of 47 years, Terry; her children Gabriel (Mandy) Egolf and Gwendolyn (Wil) Shafer-Vaughn; her eight grandchildren; her brother, Dennis (Sandy) Dow; and countless friends and chosen family who look forward to seeing her again in heaven.

A celebration of her life and transition to heaven will be held for immediate family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11 AM at Pikes Peak National Cemetery.