Linda McCartney

Linda M. McCartney, 55, died peacefully Sept. 21, 2002, at her home in Mariners Cove following a four-month illness. She was born June 19, 1947, in Chicago to Walther and Eleanor Holz. Linda was a 32-year resident of Whidbey Island moving from Millington, Tenn., and China Lake, Calif.

Linda’s father belonged to the Masonic Lodge and it was natural for her to join the organization of Rainbow Girls as she became a teenager. She progressed to the Job Daughters. While living in Phoenix, Ariz., she was the state representative for Job Daughters at a Masonic convention. As a teenager, Linda was an accomplished accordion player. One of her special songs was “Roll Out The Barrel.” She and friends would gather at her parent’s home and have an outdoor songfest during summer evenings.

While Linda was working at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station she became acquainted with Bob Henderson. At a Whidbey Singles meeting they became better acquainted. Soon they started dating and before long they built a home in Mariners Cove where they lived until the present time. “Eight years of life in Paradise” as Linda would say when asked where she lived.

Linda was an avid bowler, participating in local and national leagues. Her best game was 257 at Whidbey Lanes.

At her request, there will be no services. Cremation was entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel. Linda’s cremated remains will be scattered in the near future.

Remembrances in memory of Linda may be made to the American Cancer Society.