Linda Lou Waits of Sandy, Oregon, went home to be with Jesus on October 7th, 2023, at age of 76, surrounded by loved ones.
Linda Hodge was born on July 19th, 1947, to Alfa Ray Hodge and Bertha Lorene Proctor. She was born in Portland at Emanuel hospital. She was the youngest of five children and was raised in Sandy, Oregon.
Linda met Leslie Waits at age 11 while picking strawberries. He was the man she eventually married. They were married on December 20, 1963, and had two daughters, Judi (Lynnie) and Brenda.
Linda and her husband Leslie ran a heavy equipment shop called Waits Manufacturing, in Sandy. He worked on the equipment, and she did the books. Linda and Les were married for 43 years until Les’ death on March 20th, 2006.
In Linda’s free time she enjoyed her grandchildren and helping her husband in the shop, several road trips to Arkansas, Okanogan, Washington and Arizona. She enjoyed driving and being with her family. She was also very active in her church.
According to her daughters, she was the best softball mom ever. Never missing a practice or a game. You could always find her sitting in the front row cheering her daughters on.
Linda was a people person and had a great sense of humor. She always had an interesting story to tell you and had a very caring heart! She will be missed by all who knew her.
Linda is survived by her youngest daughter Brenda Adamson, sister Nancy Zimmerman, Son-in-law Jeff Funk, Grandchildren, TJ (Sheree) Pierce, Lorinda (Dan) Horton , Brandi (Cliff) Isbell, and Her Great-Grand Children, Tripp Horton, Norman Isbell, Matthew Isbell, Teegan Isbell and Taryn Isbell.
She was preceded by her oldest daughter Lynnie Funk, on June 25th, 2022.
Linda has gone Home to be with her soulmate Les and daughter Lynnie!