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l o R November 26, 1950 – July 28, 2020 “I was introduced to Linda in 1995. I don't think I would have made it thru all of my ups and downs without her in my corner. She was always a strong, sensitive, giving and caring person. She would have given anything to anybody at any time, day or night. May be one of the best people I have ever met. She has always been my rock and my best friend; my heart hurts every day. My life is not going to be the same without her, the world has lost a true angel.” ~ Cindy Papen-Beard
“I only knew Linda for a very short time but it was a whirlwind romance; a natural fit you might say. We met in March 2018, we fell in love just a few months later. I wound up asking her to marry me on a short trip that we took to San Diego in June of that year and we were married in July 2019. Linda’s kind and loving spirit made it very easy for people to like her and for her to always see the best in people. Her ability to love and understand you was a gift from God. She was a special person, I know, I was her husband.” ~ Michael Gerardi
"Linda, you were a true angel here on earth, you touched many and uplifted all you met. God has given you your wings, and you will live forever in the hearts of those you touched. I will forever cherish memories of you, and the fun, and your bright smile! You always treated your friends like Royalty when you in fact were the Queen." ~ Billy Joe Arthur “My once-in-a lifetime friend, Linda Bakel. I’m forever blessed to have shared so many heart-centered, courageously raw and real-life moments with you, Linda. We seemed to lean on each other during our darkest times and always sealed them with ‘I love you my friend.’ You never spoke poorly of or judged anyone. Even when your heart was bruised by those closest to you, you paused, smiled and would say, ‘You know, they are doing the best they know how and my hope is one day they will find their way back to love...’ I miss your radiance, brilliance, wisdom, crazy kind of fun and your unharnessed laughter. I remember when I got a God-nudge that you would fall deeply in love and get married again...your eyes lit up and you giggled like a teenager. How wonderful that Mike Gerardi captured your heart and sealed your love in marriage, sharing the second season of your life together in so much deserved love and companionship!” ~ Denise Marshall
