Linda Marie Helfrich

Few people live life with as much fervor and passion as Linda did. She found joy in everything. It didn't take much to make her smile: a good meal, a signature cocktail, a walk in the park, she loved it all. When she heard a favorite song of hers being played, she'd turn up the volume as loud as it could possibly go; then she'd sing and dance around, as if her joy simply couldn't be contained inside her body. It didn't matter the setting; she could be alone in the living room or in front of a crowd, she'd still sing at the top of her lungs and dance around. She even managed to dance while running and listening to music - a combination that didn't help her running form but brought her joy all the same. Her happiness alone wasn't enough, she wanted to bring joy to everyone around her. Linda was kind and caring towards everyone she encountered. She worked for many years as a dental hygienist and was the type you hoped to have clean your teeth. She was friendly and personable and was able to floss without causing extreme pain. Linda worked hard to make sure your experience at the dentist was an enjoyable one (or at least, not unpleasant, it is still the dentist after all). She always managed to find a reason to throw a party, whether it was to watch the Buckeyes play, to watch the Academy Awards, or because it was a particularly nice Tuesday. The reason for the party was irrelevant, what mattered was spending time with her family and friends and spreading joy and happiness to those around her.

"My love for you is immeasurable. My respect for you immense. You're ageless, timeless, lace and fineness. You're beauty and elegance." - Rod Stewart

Linda will be missed dearly by all whose lives she touched. She is preceded in death by her father, Donald Bowen. She is survived by her husband, Hap Helfrich, her twin daughters, Lauren (Christian Medeiros) and Danielle (Nick Flohre) Corrigan, her granddaughter, Parker Flohre, her mother, Helen Bowen, and her brothers, Donnie and Kenny (Stacy Morran) Bowen.

A Remembrance will be held at the Chile Verde on Sawmill Road from 1-4pm on Sunday, December 19th. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider donating to a memorial bench and tree at a local park. Link to fundraiser: https://gofund.me/8fe24632