Linda Lee Teerink (Carney) was surrounded by loved ones when she passed away on January 24th, 2025. Linda was born in Everett on July 30th, 1960. She spent her early childhood in Wenatchee, WA, and Provo, UT before settling in Bellingham, WA to start elementary school. Linda and her family later moved to Everett, WA, where she attended Everett High School, and later, established her family.
Linda was a woman of warmth and gentle strength. Her passion for life was reflected in the way she nurtured both the people she loved and the things she cherished. Linda found joy in the beauty of nature and shared that joy with everyone around her. She celebrated creativity and was incredibly crafty.
Her unwavering devotion to her children and family was felt deeply, and her legacy of love, patience, and warmth will continue to inspire those she leaves behind; daughter Elizabeth Teerink, sister Vicki (Randy) Austad, brother Bill (Sandy) Carney, and niece Kimberly Austad. She is preceded in death by her eldest children, Amanda and Spencer Teerink, her niece, Kathleen Austad, and parents William and Sandra Carney.
Linda’s greatest gift was her loving and selfless nature. She will be remembered for her deep compassion and innate ability to put others’ needs first.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Kathleen Austad Memorial Scholarship. Checks can be made out to the Lakewood Education Foundation, PO Box 55, N. Lakewood, WA 982259 with a note that it is for the scholarship.
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