I'm just seeing this and I'm heartbroken.  I worked at Motorola for several years and when Linda and I met, we instantly became friends, at work and outside of work.  We've lost touch over the years but  I spoke to her a short time ago and knew about her health.  I thought about her this morning and found this obituary.  My deepest condolences go out to all her family, friends, and former co-workers.  I'm sure quite a few of her former colleagues have remained close to her.  Linda, to this day, I'm still putting hot sauce on fried chicken!  40 years later!  You were right, it's much better that way!  This condolence/tribute that was created for Linda is beautiful!

I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. Everyone loved her and she will be missed by all! God Bless her in heavenly peace and God Bless you and everyone in your family - Virginia Julia Diffenderfer

Good bye Dear friend. It's still hard to believe you're gone, but I know you are with loved ones, especially your sister Dottie. You passed on my mom's birthday June 9th, you left on that same day one hundred years later. My mom loved you. Working together at Motorola, you taught me everything on Macintosh  and binding those dang proposals! We had fun.

Michelle, your mom loved you more than life and was so proud of you too. What good memories to have of a super lady, mom and best friend.  She will always remain beautiful and loving in my heart. Remember her with laughter and it will get easier, but there will some tough days. Grief never leaves,  it just changes. I love you,
Mollie Lyons

I would like to share a story in hopes that it helps ease the sadness of her passing:

Two days before my mom's passing, Aunt Barb and I were visiting her. During the visit she wanted to hold my hand, so I did.  While holding my hand, she looked at me and said "Oh Dottie, Oh Dottie" then said "Please God, Please God". I assured her that everything was okay and for her not to be scared.

The next day (the day before she passed), Donna was there visiting and asked her if saw Dottie and she said "Yes".  That evening, while holding her hand I told her that we will all be okay and when she sees Aunt Dottie again to please go with her.
    
The morning of her passing, while in her room, a ray of sunshine came through the window and illuminated her face and a beautiful cardinal appeared at her window, it was just chirping and flapping it's wings. This was such a peaceful moment and it lasted about a minute.  The cardinal flew away as the ray of sunshine went away too.  

Remember Linda as a good friend, having a heart of gold, one-of-a-kind, with a strong personality and a beautiful soul.


So very sorry for your loss. I remember all those years ago when I moved here from Greece. You were kind and would ask me over to play. Your Mom was so nice to me. My heart goes out to you and your family. 💙

As I sit here the morning of your funeral, I have so many emotions.  I am sad that you are no longer here, I am relieved that you are no longer suffering and in pain, and I am happy that you are now with so many of our family members.

I will always remember you dancing around and singing  to your favorite song "The Love Shack" by the B-52's.

I love you Mom and as we used to say "Peace out B**ches".

So very sorry for the loss of your Mom and I know how she loved you! Linda was always so kind and helpful to me when we worked together. I loved to hear her laugh! Also very sorry for your family's loss of Linda too - Donna Bouthner Spooner

Sad to learn, hard working lady with a strong personality.  Funny wit and always willing to help.  God bless her family! Jim Tucker

Linda was the ultimate team contributor for our customer bid proposal teams. She worked extremely hard and often worked late at night and on the week-ends to produce the finished proposals to be submitted to our customers. We could not have been as successful as we were without Linda’s skills and commitment. 
Thank you Linda - Craig Leonard

So sorry for your loss - Diane Hall

Oh damn it. I loved your mother - Jack Kasalonis

So sorry for your loss - Steve Ehrenpreis



Linda was the best!!!! She was so incredibly talented and excelled at everything she did!! She had a heart of gold and was so generous and caring. I will miss her so much - Leanne Kolman

So sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of a kind. I always enjoyed chatting with her and catching up with her latest stories. You and yours are in my prayers - Joe Carta

One day I came into the office wearing shorts (I was in college) and your mom was answering the phones. She then called me "legs" and it stuck for years. (Even when she worked for me). May she rest in peace - Michael Ciampaglia

My sincere condolences. You’re in my prayers and thoughts. Your Mom was just a beautiful soul - Yvonne Brooks

Loved working with Linda...incredibly hard worker , dedicated professional and great sense of humor - John Bezold

So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was so kind, and I loved every time we got to talk in the copy room as she was cranking out proposals. She was a joy to be around - Kelly Pittas

So sorry for your loss. Your mom always brightened up the office with her smile. Michelle your mom was so much fun to work with! Angela R. Neal

So sorry for your loss. Linda was always fun to be with and a good friend. She will be missed - Patti Appel Ridenour Macola

Linda was always fun to be around, and would crack me up with her off the wall comments. So sorry to hear the news of her passing. Blessings to your family - Jay Baskette

Omg I loved her! Michelle she loved you very much! She will be missed - Alicia Dellies Hogan

So sorry for you loss.Prayers for you and your family-Margaret Payne

This is so sad. Even though I had not seen Linda for many years, we kept in touch. I remember her as a great worker and a lot of fun just to spend time with. Rest in peace my friend Linda - John Magee

I'm so sorry for your loss Michelle - Kathy Mann

So sorry for your loss; You have my condolences - Brenda Taylor

So sorry to hear about Linda - Pam Smith-Cute






































Linda and I loved thrift shopping and antique hunting. She is my Aunt that bought me my first acrylic to do my own nails. It's because of her that I got started in doing nails as a profession. When I was 18 and visited her and Ricky, she said if I cut her hair she'd highlight mine. ( that was way before I went to school for it) How trusting she was of me. I will forever miss going to her house, having crabs (she only ate whats in the corners of top crab shell, and crab soup, me and Ricky would eat the rest of crabs. We both enjoyed house plants and I still have a baby spider plant that is now a gigantic mother plant  of many given away babies. Im glad we FaceTimed and I got to see her in person before  she departed our physical place. I love you, Linda, and will forever miss your laugh, smile and generosity. 

To My Michelle (and all of Linda's family) - -
My deepest sympathy on the loss of such an amazing, wonderful woman.  My heart is broken as Linda and I have been friends for over 35 years, since working together at Motorola in 1998.  She was "Big Louie" and I was "Little Louie" (I have no idea where the names actually came from).  We were the kind of friends that did not need to speak every day or month.  But if one of us needed anything, we were there for each other, no questions asked.  My love for Linda will never diminish, and Michelle, you will always be "Winnie" to me and my family.  I will be here for you always just like with your Mom.  There are just not enough words to console your broken heart right now.  But she has instilled in you the strength you need to carry on in her memory and light.   Linda is now enjoying the water and ocean view without any pain and suffering.  

I enjoyed very much working with Linda at Motorola. She was an incredibly hard worker, true professional and team player. Condolences and prayers for her family.

OBITUARY

Linda S. Metz

July 8, 1952 – June 9, 2023

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

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