Linda Marlene Phillips, 68, of Longmont passed away on October 17, 2017. She was born July 27, 1949 in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Marilyn (Chrisco) and Leroy Widler. Linda was raised in Kansas and later moved to Colorado. She was a seamstress for the majority of her working years. Linda enjoyed the outdoors including gardening, camping, hiking, fishing, but she especially loved spending time with family. Linda is survived by her husband Dennis Phillips, her son Brian Hopkins, daughters Kim (Dave) Rivera, Tammy (John) Souza, Laurie (Jose) Carbajal, brothers Lonnie Widler, Bruce Widler, Scott Widler, and sister Janet (Terry) Trower, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Leroy and Marilyn Widler and grandparents Wayne and Lorraine Chrisco. A visitation will be held 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22nd, Celebration of Life 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 23rd both at the Howe Mortuary Chapel in Longmont.