Linda was born on August 2, 1952 to Holger and Dora Simonson. She sadly passed away October 9, 2024 losing her battle with cancer.

Linda was raised in Rio Dell, where she went to grammar school and graduated from Fortuna High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Dennis Marks, after he was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1971. They then started their family.

Linda was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother and grandmother. She had a can-do spirit from restoring furniture to remodeling. She was talented at many hobbies including crocheting, knitting, quilting, ceramics and many others. Family was precious to Linda. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas. The Christmas tree hunting escapades were legendary.

Over the years Linda worked for Bertain’s, Bistrin’s Department Store, Redwood Bootery, Coast Central Credit Union and Scotia Elementary School.

Linda is survived by her husband, Dennis, of 53 years, her sons Corey and Matthew, grandaughters Emma Lynn and Covey Aspen, sister Sara Simonson, Brother and sister in law Tim and Melissa Marks, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give thanks to Dr. Koram and Dr. Richia for the care they provided. To the crew at the hematology/chemotherapy unit at Providence St. Joseph Health. A big thanks to Hospice of Humboldt.

Friends and family are invited to a graveside service at Sunrise Cemetery on Newburg Road in Fortuna on Tuesday, October 22 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at Loleta Fireman’s Pavilion.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Humboldt or charity of your choice.

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