Obituary: Linda Diane Rode 1941-2019

Linda Diane Rode 78, of Shoreline, Washington. died September 3, 2019 with her family by her side after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

She was a resident of Shoreline for 43 years. A memorial service was held on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Holyrood Cemetery.

Linda was born in Vancouver, B.C. on May 29, 1941. She moved to Seattle at the age of 14 in 1955. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959.

Linda was a cosmetologist for many years.

She volunteered for Hospice after the death of her mother, who used the service at the end of her life as well. Hospice is a blessing. We were able to keep her comfortable at home.

She loved to garden, sew and knit. She belonged to the knitting group at the Shoreline Senior Center where she made very good friends.

Linda was survived by her husband, George Rode; brother, Raymond Atterbury; son, Jim VanSanten; son, Mark VanSanten; daughter, Vicky Olson; daughter, Susan Rohde; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Donations may be sent to:

Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation
2811 S 102nd St Ste 220
Tukwila WA 98168
206-749-7188