"May God give you strength in this time of grief and fond memories of Linda Lou Crowell Landis, CCHS Class of 1968.The Alumni of CCHS extends sincere condolences, thoughtsand prayers to Linda's family.www.cchsaa.org"
In loving memory of
Linda L. Landis
May 3, 1950 - April 4, 2016
Linda Landis, 65, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 4, 2016 at her home. Born May 3, 1950 in Kendaville, she was the daughter of Kenneth Guy and Betty Mae (Wilcoxson) Crowell.
She grew up in rural Columbia City and enjoyed sewing items in 4-H. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1968. She went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force and traveled around the world while serving during the Vietnam War. Along with being a homemaker, she had worked at Dana Weatherhead, Essex Cable and Wire, drove school bus for over 10 years for Columbia Township and operated Lindas Orchard with her husband, Cleo.
Linda was a member of Oak Grove Church of God and the American Legion. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed family fishing trips each summer to Wisconsin and Minnesota and driving the boat as family members waterskied. She also enjoyed bowling and playing bingo with her best friend.
Survivors include her husband, Cleo Landis; daughter, Lorie (Michael) Ferguson; son, Michael (Margaret) Landis of Las Vegas; brother, Terry Crowell of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Adrienne (Evan) Long, Emilie and Jaima Ferguson, Dylan, Devin and Dominic Landis; and expecting her first great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation is Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 2-4 6-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Pastor Carroll McNutt will be officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove (Compton) Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Cancer Services of NE Indiana. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.
Tributes
"Lorie and Family I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. Will keep you in my prayers."
"So Sorry to hear of your loss. I wanted to send my sincere sympathy to the family. I drove school bus with Linda at Columbia Township School many years ago. She was an old friend. God has the plan and we never understand why. Look to him, he will always be by your side, especially in times like these."
"Lorie and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayer's are with you now and always. Sending lots of Love."
" A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was ordered on April 6, 2016 "
"I used to work for Todd Reid at State Farm and remember Linda and Cleo clearly. They were such a pleasant couple to talk to and I pray that the Lord provides comfort and peace to each of you during this time."
" A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on April 5, 2016 So sorry for your family's loss...... My condolences and prayers...... "
"CLEO AND FAMILY,LINDA HELD A SPECIAL PLACE IN TH HEARTS OF MANY PEOPLE. MY IT COMFORT YOU TO KNOW THAT HER MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE CHERISHED. WILL MISS OUR CHATS.WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHYROSE AND JANET"
"LANDIS FAMILyTHOUGHTS AND PRAYERSBERNICE SCHRADER"
"May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will be here to walk beside you in your journey of grief.Randy Grimes, Brett Gerber and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home"