A loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all - Linda Marie Egbert, returned to heaven peacefully on December 27, 2018. She was a bright light of love in the hearts of many who called her mom, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, "grandma jeep", "grandma Utah", loving companion, and beloved friend. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 11, 1947 to June Earl Johnson and Wanda A. Johnson and she was the second oldest among four children. Linda grew up in Hinkley and adored adventures on the family's farm at a young age with her siblings and cousins. She also lived in Arizona, Northern California, San Diego, and then returned to Salt Lake City and raised her three children in Holladay, Utah where she will always call home.
Linda had various occupations, she served in the community, and delighted in her several callings within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She made long lasting friendships everywhere she served and worked. She served as the president of the Jaycees and also worked at IML Trucking, two Dental Offices, Nordstrom, and she most recently she worked as a Special Investigator doing background investigations for over 15 years.
If practical jokes could be played, Linda was always the #1 person plotting and executing such shenanigans. Her fun-loving tricks, adventurous spirit and endless energy will be missed and remembered by many. She was a fabulous cook and was known for her rainbow pancakes and fun traditions. She had a signature perfume that will forever be remembered and cherished and she would never leave her grandchildren without her long outstretched arms shouting "I Love You THIS MUCH!!" We love you to the moon and back grandma!
Her unconditional love spoke to her open door policy within her home where she took in various kids at different times in their life to give them a place to call "home" and someone to call "mom" and "grandma".
She loved to travel just about anywhere and was always happy to discover new places. Her most favorite vacation spots were Hawaii, San Diego, Italy, and Lake Powell. Above all, she enjoyed gathering together with her family, cheering on her grandchildren, connecting with new friends and catching up with old friends over lunch and dinner.
Linda is survived by: her long-time companion, Chris Stephens, her children-- Kimberly Bruce (Robert Neapole), Natalie Watson (Michael), Kevin Egbert, her grandchildren--Ashley Bruce, Hailey Bruce, Caitlin Neapole, Ryan Neapole, Cannon Watson, Estella Watson, David Watson, Braden Egbert and Zach Egbert, her siblings-- Richard Johnson, Cheron Parker (Bill), and Wendy Howard (Richard), along with many adored family members and friends she called family. Preceded in death by: her beloved father, June Earl Johnson, mother, Wanda A. Johnson and friend/former husband Alma DeMar Egbert.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Big Cottonwood 14th Ward Chapel, 2080 East 5165 South, Holladay, Utah 84117. Friends may call Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East 10600 South in Sandy and from 9:30 ‚ 10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the LDS Chapel. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy Utah.
