Linda was such a fun person to be around, as she always radiated light and positive energy. I have many fond memories of all of us kids playing together on Alpine Ave. and Walden in Sioux City. Kent and Linda always made me feel welcome. Some of my favorite times at the Phalen house were dancing to Boy George in the living room (mostly spinning in circles until we got dizzy and fell down), playing with their dog Daisy, watching Poltergeist for the first time (still the scariest movie I've ever seen), Linda helping me make a Valentine's Day box for the school party because my mom was not artistically inclined, and who could forget Linda making Robert's amazing vulture costume for our 2nd grade Bird Show at Nodland with the giant, red paper mache head! It was so nice to reconnect with Linda and Kent in the Twin Cities in the last few years and share some good laughs about the past. I know my parents really valued their friendship. Kent, Robert, Shannon, and Candace-please know I am sending love and hugs to you all during this incredibly difficult time. Even though Linda will be greatly missed, I know her love and light will continue to shine on in each of you.
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