Obituary of Linda Mae Slosson

Linda Mae (Young) Slosson, 68, passed away on May 4, 2016, after a long and valiant fight with kidney and heart disease. She was born July 1, 1947, to Ronald and Geraldine Young. Linda married Douglas Slosson on Nov. 26, 1965. Her passions in life were reading, cooking, and looking after her family. She was a Guardian Angel for many. She loved movies, cooking shows, flamingos, angels and gargoyles. For family gatherings she always made sure that everyone had their favorite treats. Linda graduated with a degree from UMD. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ronald, Jackie and James; and her sister, Betty. Linda will be greatly missed by her husband of 50 years, Douglas; two sons, Douglas Jr. and Michael (Darnell) Slosson; five grandchildren, Douglas (Andres) Reinot, Mason and Logan Slosson, and Joseph and Sarah Nyback; sister, Joan Tescher; brother, John (Patti) Young; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Linda fought hard to stay to meet her soon to arrive great-grandaughter, Aili Mae Reinot. She will also be missed by her special friends; Sheila Darker and Patty Gartner. Their friendship meant the world to her. The family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to all of Linda's caregivers over the last three years. VISITATION: 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. service on Saturday, May 14, 2016, in the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth.