Linda Bertha Koeppe

Linda Koeppe, age 68, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 6, 2019 after a courageous fight with Multiple Myeloma. Linda was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 28, 1951 to Alvin and Margaret Koeppe.

Linda was the oldest of three children and took her role as big sister very seriously. Linda

graduated from Redford Union High School in 1969 and was accepted to William Beaumont Hospital School of Radiology, graduating as an X-Ray Technologist. After completion, she started her career at William Beaumont Hospital, later achieving a BS from Madonna University. During her employment, Linda worked in many areas of Radiology including Interventional Radiology, opening and directing William Beaumont Hospital Radiology, West Bloomfield.

Upon retirement, she held the title of Director of Imaging, William Beaumont Hospital. Linda had many outside interests such as golf, tennis and walking her dog. Linda was also very talented and creative. After retirement, she tried her hand at jewelry making and metalsmithing. In her short time with this new found passion, she won awards and sold many of her pieces. One of her favorite joys was gifting her pieces to relatives and friends as tokens of her love. Linda was a compassionate and true friend to everyone she encountered. This is evidenced by the long term relationships with her best friends. One of these relationships started in grade school, with a group of girls, and continued throughout her life with their support and even their presence with Linda in her last few days. Linda also had the Beaumont girls, another group of sisters that supported her and she them. Their presence and support also helped Linda through her last days.

Linda met her love Ken, a few years prior to her diagnosis. Ken has been her constant partner bringing her joy and happiness. Linda was also blessed with Gabe, the black rescue dog. Gabe has been by her side and a continual comfort to Linda.

Linda is survived by her beloved, Ken Davies, three step-children, two step-grandchildren,

two step great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Keith Malinowski; loved nephew and nieces, Daniel (Angela) Malinowski, Katherine (Scott) Richardson, and Sarah Malinowski; great-nephew, Dominic and great-niece, her sweet Lola; dear aunt and many wonderful cousins.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Margaret Koeppe and a brother, Paul Koeppe.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or charity of your choice.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or charity of your choice.