Linda Darlene Stokem

Linda Darlene (Huddleston) Stokem was born on April 19th, 1941, to Edgar and Nellie Huddleston in Silverton.  She died at Salem Hospital on July 15.  A graduate of Silverton High School, her first marriage was to Telvin (Bart) Hanson.  They have two children: Susan Simmons (Jeff) and Alan (Lisa), and four granddaughters (Madison, Abigail, Ellie, and Katie).  Linda is also survived by her brother David (Terisa) and sister Debra Huddleston.  Her brother Larry pre-deceased her.  Linda lived in Salem with her current husband, Ron.  Linda was known for her upbeat and positive attitude, and her crocheting.  She enjoyed finding fun restaurants,  going for rides to the beach and on country roads, and planning her school reunions.  The Silverton Hospital received hundreds of baby sweaters, hats, and blankets made by Linda.  She also made hats for chemo patients.  Linda was a great organizer, and held positions at State Farm, Eugene Field School as secretary, and as a dental billing specialist at First Pacific. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 950 Boones Ferry Road, Woodburn, on Saturday,  July 31, at 11:30am.    Linda requested that everyone wear purple!