Linda Marie Richman

Linda Marie (Hummel) Richman, beloved mother, sister, cousin, and aunt, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on November 4, 2021, in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born in La Junta, CO, July 27, 1948 and was raised there with her brother by her loving grandparents, Clarence E. Hummel and Grace (Bates) Hummel.

Linda graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1972 with a bachelor's in Medical Technology. She worked in various fields over the years but most enjoyed the twelve years she spent as a real estate agent. This career allowed her to raise her children as a single mother. She had lived in Colorado Springs since 1979.

Linda was always a great supporter of and inspiration to her kids, preferring to take family trips rather than spend money on things like new furniture, encouraging them to write books, play music, and open yoga studios.

Over the years, she helped many family members and friends, was a caregiver for her grandparents and her mother, and was known for taking in stray cats (actual cats as well as people who had nowhere else to go). She was a compassionate protector of many.

In retirement, she especially loved thrift store shopping, potting flowers for her yard, and walking her dog, Angel, as well as spending time with family.

The last month of her life, though sick in the hospital, she kept everyone laughing with her one-liners. She somehow found the capacity to be her greatest self—full of courage, devotion, love, and faith—to the very end.

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Cherishing the memories of this amazing woman are her daughter, Amber Richman of Colorado Springs, CO, her son and daughter-in-law, Austin Richman and Lora Lantz of Colorado Springs, CO, her brother and sister-in-law, Bruce Hummel and Faye (Colglazier) Hummel of Brighton, CO, as well as her nieces, great niece and nephew, cousins, and a host of other extended family members and friends.

Her family would like to thank the fifth floor staff of St. Francis Medical Center for the wonderful care they provided Linda.

A memorial will be held in spring, 2022. Her children will post an announcement on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, now or at that time, contributions may be made to Silver Key Senior Services, 1625 S. Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916.