March 3, 1963 ~ January 16, 2013
Beloved wife of 25 years to Vance Topps. Loving mother of Jennifer and Dan Topps of Fremont, CA. Dear sister of Annie Schrull of North Carolina, Howard Willman of Louisiana and Matt Willman of Lodi. Grandmother of Trystan Topps.
Linda worked as a Legal Secretary for a Corporate Law Firm for 25 years. She loved music and dance, and Gone with the Wind and West Side Story. She was very caring for others and was known as a good listener. Her favorite saying was 'Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.'
Linda was a good friend of mine. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a great laugh. She helped me through a very tough time when I lost my son in 2009. I don’t know what I would have done without her. She loved her family so much. She always spoke of her daughter Jennifer and her cheerleading, Dan and sports, Vance who was her rock and her grandson Trystan. Vance made a great sandwich and she would bring me one for lunch at times. She was always thoughful and caring. Her sister Annie was also spoken of with much love by her, as well as her Mom and Dad. My heart breaks for you all with her passing. I will remember her always with much love, and pray that she has a safe journey.
If in heaven we meet up with loved ones, my cousin Linda will be welcomed home with loving arms. She epitomized the values and love of others I’ve known from so many in our family.She brightened the lives of those who knew her. She will truly be missed.
Mark Willman
Vance, Dan, Jenn and Trystan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know Linda will be dearly missed by her family and friends. We are blessed to have crossed paths and will remember her kind spirit and gentle nature. God Bless, Tom, Lorraine, Laura, Linda and Lisa Leen.
We’ve lost another dear cousin. May our Lord comfort us all in this time of sorrow. But we also remember the sweet promise of a reunion. She is safe in the arms of Jesus.
Tom Shepherd
Velkommen to Valhalla sweet Linda, your loving smile and your”pink cloud” will be missed at every family function.
You are loved by so many as some many loved you.
You had a heart of gold. Your smile was always full of life. Our neighborhood will never be the same without you.You were a special lady who always saw the good in everybody. We loved hanging out with you listening to music and just talking about nothing. We miss you so much. We will always cherish our times together. We love you Linda. .
Linda I miss your smile and laugh. I miss you and pray you are surrounded by love and happiness.
Linda, I miss you so much. Sorry I didn’ write you yesterday, but I left my phone at a friends. I pray you are safe, happy and loved where ever you are. Much love to you and your family, Melody.