Linda Marie Benner

In the summer of 1959, we met for the first time and you captured my heart forevermore; two young people, each looking for someone and our love opened the door; so sleep peacefully my love, in the arms of your departed family, but please wait for me to share our love throughout eternity. Love, DaveLinda Marie Benner, 72, of Longmont, Colorado passed away at her home Saturday, July 27, 2013, following a courageous struggle with cancer and in the company of her loving family. Linda was born on December 4, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana to John and Thelma (Hess) Coulter. Linda graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 1959. She was married to David E. Benner on December 31, 1960 in Richmond. They moved to Wisconsin in 1976 where they lived for 30 years. Linda owned and operated the Garden Inn from 1996-2006 in Door County, WI. They moved to the Longmont area in 2006 and celebrated their golden anniversary on December 31, 2010.Linda was affiliated with the Methodist church. She was an avid reader, an artist, favoring oils, a gardener and a crime/mystery buff.Linda is preceded in death by her parents, her aunt, Alice Oler and brother, Gary Coulter.Linda is survived by her husband, David, daughter, Lisa Benner of Longmont, sons, Jeffrey (Deborah) Benner of Sacramento, California and Brian (Sally) Benner of Longmont, sister-in-law Kathy Coulter of Corona, California and six grandchildren, Michael, Samantha, Roxanne, Alex, Keegan and Deklan.--Even as adults, Mom would still try to hold our hands when crossing the street.--I would tease her and she would play along with a look of disapproval¦. I'm going to miss that look.--Up until the end, including the night before she passed away, I told her, I love you, before heading home and, as usual, she replied, I love you more.In the last year of her life, Mom allowed me to take care of her the same way she took care of me when I was a child. One of the most important experiences of love I will ever have¦. Thanks, Mom, and I love you more Lisa.A memorial service will be held at 11a.m. on September 7, 2013 at the Hygiene United Methodist Church, 7542 Hygiene Road, Hygiene, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Halcyon Hospice and Palliative Care, or the Longmont Humane Society, in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.