Linda June Moon

Right after Linda graduated from high school in June of 1985, she flew to the Netherlands as an exchange student, sponsored by the Rotary Club, for one year. She attended high school while there and traveled all over Holland and took a ski trip to France. Within six months she was fluent in Dutch, German, and some French. She had a good ear for languages and was also fluent in Spanish.

In the fall of 1986, she attended National College in Rapid City for one year studying the travel business. Then in the fall of 1987 she moved to Denver and worked for the law firm of Poskus & Solem as a legal secretary. The firm helped Linda to further her education to become a paralegal. She also became an office manager.

In recent years, she had travelled quite a bit with friends, through Europe, Central America, Canada, and all over the United States. She had an open mind, and was enthusiastic to learn about world cultures, art, history, and languages. She loved purple, had a huge soft spot for animals (especially dogs and horses), and enjoyed keeping fit. But nothing gave her more pleasure or was more bound to induce her distinctive and contagious laugh than being an aunt! She savored every moment of it, even when her body was failing her.

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Tanner of Wyoming, her sister, Brenda Crowley, and nieces and nephew Tristyn, Krystal, and Peyton of Alaska, and her half-brother Shaun Judd, of Utah. In Colorado, she found a “bonus” family and a slew of new friends and opportunities. She is survived here by fierce friends and caregivers Francie and John Marfia, lifelong friends Midori and Lance McKinley, and their sons, Benjamin and Joshua (who were proud to call her “aunt”). In death, she is preceded by her father, Charles Forgey, and her best friend in the universe, Karen Takamatsu.

Linda was mighty, conscientious, and whip smart. She worked for over 30 years as a paralegal in the field of elder law and was extremely well-versed in Medicaid law. She often worked with clients who were going through very difficult circumstances, and they adored her. She was well-known, respected, and liked by other paralegals and attorneys in the elder law community.

She was kind and generous almost to a fault, giving of her time and energy (and sometimes patience) to those whom she loved, even when she was too ill to do so. She always forgave their shortcomings, and always had hope for happy days and time spent together.

On March 10, 2022, Linda succumbed to cancer, after a 20-month fight. She fought her cancer with courage, resilience, and bulldog toughness. She never gave up. Ultimately, she passed peacefully, well cared-for, and without pain.

A simple graveside service will be held for a few family members on April 23, at 1 pm. This summer or fall, however, there will also be a larger celebration of the story of Linda’s life, for all who wish to pay tribute to a thoroughly strong and unique woman.

For those who love her, there is now a gap in life that nothing can quite fill. Linda, however, filled the gaps between great moments by being kind and patient, and in this, we should follow her example! In lieu of flowers, should you wish to extend a kindness in her name, please consider donating to Porter Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or the Denver Dumb Friends’ League.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Moon family.