Linda Louise Stidham, age 68, of Woodland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2015 at the Thornapple Manor in Hastings after a brief fight with cancer. She was born on February 7, 1947 to Wayne and Mildred (Haynes) Shade in Lake Odessa, MI. She graduated from Lakewood High School. Linda worked as a beautician and housekeeper before retiring in 2009. Linda enjoyed camping with her husband John Stidham, along with monthly family birthday parties and collecting snowmen. She attended the Grace Brethren Church in Hastings when able. Linda is survived by her daughter, Sally (Ken) Smith of Ionia, MI; step-son, John Stidham Jr. of Kalkaska, MI; siblings, Sherrie (Tom) Wacha of Sunfield, MI, Letha Reese of Lake Odessa, MI, Gene (Trudy) Shade of Lake Odessa, MI, Dean (Shirley) Shade of Hastings, MI; step grandchild, Callie (David) Linberg of Kalamazoo, MI; sisters in law Pearl and Bobbie Shade of Woodbury, brother in law Jerry (Pam) Stalter; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 1st husband, Shelby Irvin; 2nd Husband, John Stidham, Sr.; siblings Frances Johnston, Brandon Shade, Karolyn Stalter, Marvin Shade, step brother Robert Hill and her parents. Visitation will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, MI, on Friday, May 22, 2015 from 12pm until time of service at 2pm. Interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Grace Brethren Church of Hastings. Online condolences can be given at www.koopsfc.com. Visitation Friday, May 22 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 4th Ave Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221 Funeral Service Friday, May 22 2:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 4th Ave Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221
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