Linda is remembered fondly as an avid reader with an enthusiasm for travel, particularly to the beach. She was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Tigers and stayed active throughout her life, often enjoying long walks. She began working for Dean Transportation in 1983 and was also passionate about her work with the Area 8 Special Olympics.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Irene Cecot. Surviving Linda is her loving spouse of 24 years, Duane Kooyers; children Jocelyn Kooyers, Karrie (Ken) Krapohl, and Kevin (Ashley) LaBelle; grandchildren Ann and Emily; and siblings Richard (Linda) Cecot, Jan (Jim) Marsden, Donna (Jim) Wilcox, and Robert (Cathy) Cecot.
A visitation for Linda will be held on December 8th at 11 AM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, East Lansing, located at 1730 E. Grand River Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823, with a funeral service following at 12 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Area 8 Special Olympics at https://www.somi.org/area8.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greastlansing.com for the Kooyers family.
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