Linda Erickson

October 28, 1951 - April 30, 2015

Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend

Linda passed away April 30, 2015 after a short and untimely battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of Refell and Ramona Petersen Erickson. She was married to Michael Chen in the Salt Lake Temple.

Linda served a mission in Portland, Oregon. She was a spiritual giant and served her Heavenly Father in many capacities throughout her life.

She had a true love for education. After graduating with honors from Brigham Young University, she received a master's degree in education from the University of Utah.

She spent a lifetime teaching and serving others, in both the United States and China.

Linda is survived by her mother, siblings Mark (Cindy), Keith (Michaelyn), Robin (Brian), Scott, and 16 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

The family would like to thank the nurses and healthcare workers at Intermountain Medical Center for their tender and loving care.

In lieu of flowers, Linda asked that donations be made to The Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 11:00 am at the River Ridge 8th Ward, 10168 South 1000 West, South Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:45-10:45 prior to the service at the church. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

Published by Deseret News on May 3, 2015.