Linda J. Clark, 67, of Mission, Kansas born August 11, 1948, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 15th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am with a celebration of life service starting at 11:00 am on Monday, June 20th at Colonial Church, 7039 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS. Linda will be laid to her final resting place in Seattle, Washington.
Linda was a kind, loving, and supportive person who thought of everyone before herself. She dedicated her work to the field of Information Technology. Linda moved to Kansas City in 1978 and shortly thereafter met her life partner Tom Bath, Sr. at Quantitative Business Systems. Together they pioneered IT development for small businesses. In her most recent career of over 20 years, Linda was Vice President of Information Technology with Fred Pryor Learning Solutions (1994-2015) where she gained the respect, admiration and friendship of her co-workers.
Linda enjoyed the KC Symphony, cooking dinners for family, laughing with friends, good wine, and celebrating Christmas with family. She was an avid gardener and upon her retirement in April, 2015, she was accepted to the Johnson County Master Gardener program. In Linda’s memory, a memorial bench will be placed at the Johnson County Arboretum, where all can enjoy Linda’s love of impressive gardens, nature and peaceful surroundings.
Linda is survived by her beloved partner and friend of 37 years, Tom Bath, Sr., brother Steve Clark (Debby), sister Janet Graham (Dave), Gratia (Bill) Carver, Michelle Bath, Johnny Allen (Kathy), Michael Allen, seven grandchildren: Karen, Stephanie, Jennifer, Miller, Kendall, Jessica and Chase, her great grandchildren: Briana, Braydon, James, Matthew and Dexter. Nieces and nephews; Anna, Kurt, Lisa, Joy, Faith, Melody, Paul and Caleb.
Her infectious laugh, unmatched beautiful smile and unflappable disposition will be deeply missed. All who knew her learned from her – she taught us patience, kindness, appreciation for our own and others talents, calmness in chaos and most vividly – unconditional love. All those touched by her will forever be changed for the better and grateful for the gift of her in their lives.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Overland Park Arboretum, Friends of the Arboretum, PO Box 26147 Shawnee Mission, KS. 66225, Attention: Amy Povich.
Tom Sorry to hear about Linda. I know she will be missed but is at peace now.
Linda is one of those standing stones that has been with me throughout my career and will be sorely missed. She helped guide me when I was a babe in the IT field and I was blessed to have known her. We drove each other crazy many times in our friendship but always came back together over the years. My prayers for comfort go out to you Tom and all Linda’s friends and family. Thanks for sharing her with us over the years.
May God show Linda the splendor of his light in death, the dawn of perfect day.
Respectfully,
Charles and Jennie Miller
First, I give my condolences to Tom and the family. Having worked with Linda for 13 years at Pryor, it was my privilege to work with her. She was very compassionate and caring, and was always quick to focus on the positive side of issues. She was the kind of person anyone could talk to. She had a great sense of humor, and was always able to put you at ease. Her calm demeanor was always appreciated, and made work enjoyable. She was always very focused and determined at whatever she was pursuing. She was definitely a hard worker, which inspired those around her. It saddens me to know she wasn’t able to enjoy a lengthy retirement, however I tend to think she enjoyed the challenges and camaraderie from those relationships she had at Pryor. She will be missed dearly.
I worked with Linda many years ago at one of her client companies. She was always so kind, yet she was one of the most brilliant and capable people with whom I ever worked. Although we lost touch when I changed jobs, I never forgot her. She was truly a lovely person and my sincerest sympathies go out to Tom and all of her family.
My friendship with Linda is from approximately 30 years ago when she and Tom created an order entry program for and with me for Velvet Creme Popcorn. I had the utmost respect and admiration for her knowledge and abilities. Even though time has had us go different paths in life, my sincere condolences are being sent to Tom and her family. She was a remarkable person and will be greatly missed.
I have met Linda through my job. She was one of my favorite clients. I am estethician and in my profession you form special relationship with people you see. I would always look forward seeing Linda when I sow her on my schedule, because as much she enjoyed getting a facial, I just as much enjoyed having conversation with her. She was beautiful person, kind and unpretentious. I miss her dearly.