69, of Tampa passed away on February 19, 2018. Linda is predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Walter; parents, Hazel and Jules Janocha; and brother, Jim Janocha. She is survived by five stepchildren: Walter, Joe, and Judy Crumbley; Mary Beth (Kevin) Kuenzel; and Debbie (Jim) Brown; and extended family. Linda was an amazing cook, a green-thumb gardener, and a fan of English bulldogs. When Linda married Walter, she got a Marine for a husband and five stepchildren. That can’t have been easy, but Linda did her best. Linda and Walter were married for 38 happy years and shared many adventures and worldwide travels before his death in 2011. Linda had a natural sense of style. She kept a beautiful home and was a wonderful hostess. Linda was also an accomplished professional woman. She rose from bank teller to executive assistant and taught banking to future executives. Linda went back to school for a bachelor’s degree in management from Saint Leo University and then a master’s degree in public administration from Golden Gate University, and her career transitioned from banking to higher education. Linda was the Program Coordinator for Golden Gate University at MacDill Air Force Base. She ardently supported our military and was proud to serve them on the base campus. And being married to a judge, Linda was naturally involved in the law. She served as a lay member of The Florida Bar’s committees for Lawyer Referral, Grievance, and Unlicensed Practice of Law. At one time, she managed the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service. Over the years, she worked as a legal assistant and for the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. Her cumulative experience led naturally to a successful tenure as a hearing monitor for the Social Security Administration. Linda's career ended due to the terrible effects of Alzheimer’s. But her last years were filled with activities, family, and friends. Now she is at peace and remembered with love. The family is grateful for the care she received at The Estate of Hyde Park and especially appreciates the assistance from Aging Care Advocates. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 26th from 5:30-7:30 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Avenue, with interment at Garden of Memories on Tuesday, February 27th at 10am.
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