Linda is survived by her devoted sons, Jesse (Stacey) and Clay (Abby), her long-time partner, Randal Affolder, her loving brothers Rick Bye (Rae) and Bill Bye (Donna), her beloved nieces and nephews: Michelle Bye, Michael Bye(Amanda), Amy McQuade(Jason) and Adam Bye(Erin); and her cherished grand nieces and nephews: Ava, Rossy, Marisol, Mary Soo, Ricky, AJ, Sophia and Charlie to whom she’ll always be “Gaga.”
Linda was born on October 6, 1949, in Marquette, Michigan, to Dick and Marion Bye. She graduated from Avondale High School in 1967, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Michigan State University in 1971 and her Master’s in Nursing from Oakland University in 1993. Throughout her highly celebrated 41-year career as a nurse, Linda put others first. She was often recognized for excellence in the field of nursing including: The Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University College of Nursing Alumni Association; The Nightingale Award from Oakland University; A Recognition from The Society for Vascular Nursing; and Most Valuable Employee at Beaumont Hospital. More importantly, she inspired and touched the lives of not only her co-workers, but countless patients as well.
Linda worked at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Clemens, eventually moving to Dallas, TX, working at Baylor University and Presbyterian Hospitals, before returning to Michigan. She worked at Crittenton Hospital and then Royal Oak Beaumont, from which she retired in 2013.
In her free time, Linda enjoyed spending time with friends and family, traveling and reading. Her greatest pleasure was spending summers at the Bye family cabin on the St. Mary’s River in Barbeau, Michigan. While Up North she cherished time with her extended family and especially the Krauses: Tom, Randy, Joe, Doug and Gregor.
She was a loyal Spartan, through and through. Linda was the “go-to” expert for family and friends whenever health advice or care was needed. Wherever she was, Linda made people feel comfortable, important, and loved.
In March she was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS), and faced it with the same positivity, determination and humor with which she lived her entire life. She will be missed and remembered fondly by all who knew her, and they will attempt to carry on her spirit of compassion, patience and strength.
Visitation will take place on Friday, July 7at Pixley Funeral Home, Auburn Hills, from 1:00-5:00pm, Funeral Service and Memory Sharing at 5pm, with reception to follow. Service and burial will take place at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens Cemetery in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on Monday, July 10th at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Bay Cliff Health Camp.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pixleyfhauburnhills.com for the Addy & Bye families.
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