Linda Bowers

Linda Bowers was born in Starbuck, Minnesota on June 26th, 1948 to Elvera (Steen) Opdahl and Melvin Opdahl. She passed away on 8/3/2018, age 70, after an 8 year decline due to a massive brain aneurysm.

Linda is survived by children Rich Bowers, Holly (Jenny) Spear, Jake (Renee) Dahlquist; beautiful grandchildren Kaylee Steuck, Dakota Bowers, Zach Bowers, Gus Spear, and Izzy Dahlquist; and sister Nancy (Gene) Linn.

Linda moved to Minneapolis with her sister and parents when she was 7 years old. She attended Adams Elementary School, Wendell Phillips Jr. High, and South High School.

Linda owned a wig shop and was a stained glass artist, creating windows for local churches and bars. Linda loved motor cycles rides, gardening, cooking, hunting and fishing. For many years up until her traumatic brain injury Linda was a member of the Painters & Allied Trades Union and worked for Hubbell/Tyner, installing and dismantling trade shows.

Linda was strong, independent, feisty, free-spirited and had a great sense of humor. She worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. She will be missed.

Visitation 1/2 hour prior to service.

Friday, August 17, 2018 2:00 PM

Lakewood Cemetery Chapel 3600 Hennepin Avenue South Minneapolis,

Visitation 1/2 hour prior to service.