Linda Lindstrom Shrum

Profile Updated: November 18, 2022
Linda Lindstrom
Spouse/Partner/Guest: Jim
Do you have any Children? Any Grandchildren? Josh (son) & Andrea have our 2 beautiful granddaughters: Avary & McKenna
Eric (son) is engaged to More…Nicole and has our 2 terrific grandsons Zack & Connor
They range in age from 16 down to 7! I have a grandkid w/ a driver's permit!! YES, the hair is gray underneath the hair color!!
Where do you live now? McHenry, IL USA
Marital Status?

Celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary this year!!
Sadly my husband has passed away. We were married 46 1/2 years. He died from Agent Orange related illnesses from Vietnam.

Have you served in the Military?

No, but my husband is a Viet Nam Vet

What did you do after high school?

Attended Boise State University
What do you do now and what have you done?

I have worked all my life since I was a teen. I refuse to let it define me! I am so much more than the work I have done and do!!

Do you belong to any organizations or clubs?

Ladies Auxiliary VFW (husband is a Viet Nam Vet)
Study Club Vice President for Office Managers
Relay For Life Team Captain for 10 years
PTO President for my kids Jr. High for 3 years

What are your memories of high school (i.e. secret crush, embarrassing moment, funniest memory, favorite memory, least favorite memory, funniest thing you did in high school, favorite high school hang out, favorite teachers)?

I had no idea our class was so large. I am shocked to realize how few people I knew. I was a new freshman (coming from Lake Zurich Jr. High). I moved around a lot as a kid, so I was lucky to have stayed in HS for all 3 1/2 years.

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What is the biggest thing you would do differently if you went back to your time at Prospect?

Not SMOKE!! I quit when I was 21.

Coolest things you have done?

Got to witness my first grandchild be born. Such an awesome experience-watching my son become a father!

Kept our kids in the same school district for their entire k-12 years!
Between Jim & I, we probably attended 18-20 different schools.

What do you do in your spare time?

Spend time with family and friends! Attend grandkids sporting events: they are into Lacrosse, Hockey, Pommies and Tae Kwon Do

Name something you are passionate about.

Loving my family!
Deadbeat parents!! If you are a partner in a child - you damn well better take responsibility for that/those child/children!! And if you didn't or haven't - you better make it right!!

What did you always want to do that you haven't done yet?

Write BOOKS!!

Have you done something you told yourself you wouldn't?

YES....Hitch Hiked! I always said I would never do that.....but I did once with Jan Herman, MarLen Kaiser and a few others. And it was in a van no less! I was the first one in (so naturally the last one out!). Scariest thing I've ever done, amazed I am still alive (grateful though). Have preached to my children and everyone I know to NEVER hitch hike! I hope I made a point!!

What would we be surprised to know about you?

We lived up at a gold mine in Idaho for awhile. Outhouse, had to pump our water, hunt for our food, bake bread and pies daily (yuck), no electricity (candles & lanterns). Jim loved it, I couldn't stand it. We moved back to Illinois shortly after that experience!! YAY!! Oh and we never panned any gold either.

Have you ever made any prank call?

Of course!!!

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I am deeply saddened to give you this sad news I found out today. Joann Herman passed away around 1995. She left behind a daughter, Melissa. Melissa was 19 or 20 when Joann passed away. I spoke with Joann’s brother, Richard today.