Linda J Allen, age 76, of Merced, California passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Linda J. Allen was born September 20, 1946 by her parents Esther and John Thorsteinson also Sister Shirley and brother Robert. She raised 4 children John, Tina, Tammy and Tanya. She loved and adored her 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She loved all her nieces and nephews as well. Linda owned a Restaurant in her early 20’s and went on to be a Homemaker and loved to cook and entertain her friends and family. Her favorite place to visit was Reno where she went on several different trips with her family. She loved her salty dogs with 3 olives and loved to dance the night away at her favorite spots where they knew her name she made friends everywhere she went. She will be missed and loved forever.