Linda Joyce Griffin was born on December 7, 1946 to Burt and Gertie Hutchinson. She grew up in Strongfield helping her parents in the family store. She attended her first 9 years of school in Strongfield and finished her high school years in Loreburn.
Linda met the love of her life, Bob Griffin, in her teenage years. They were married on March 27, 1965. They moved to their own farm east of Elbow, Saskatchewan, where they lived together for over 59 years. Linda and Bob raised 4 children, Brent, Scott, Kelly and Shawn. Having grown up in town, Linda quickly adjusted and embraced her life as a rancher’s wife. Linda cherished her family, pets, and yard – especially her beautiful flowers and garden. Linda was a dedicated mother and was so proud of all of her children. As the family grew, she welcomed everyone with open arms and couldn’t wait for the arrival of each grandchild and great-grandchild to be born. Linda was her children’s and grandchildren’s biggest fan and greatest supporter. She didn’t miss many hockey games, rodeos, sports events or anything else her family was involved in.
Every holiday, anniversary, and birthday were so important to her and she wanted the entire family “home” to celebrate! There was never a shortage of food or baking at Grandma’s house. Linda was also a dedicated community person and served many years as a “Willing Worker.” She volunteered whenever and wherever needed at all kinds of community events and was happy to do it. Linda was content to be a homemaker and mother, but when her kids got older, she worked at the Elbow Hotel and later at Commutron Industries. She enjoyed her time with all her co-workers and friends that she made along the way.
Linda passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, with her family by her side, after a very courageous 7-year battle with cancer. Linda leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Bob Griffin; and children Brent (Karin), Scott (Jodie), Kelly (Trevor), Shawn (Julie); and grandchildren Jordan (Darcy) Wildeman, Chase (Tristin) Holbrook, Rylee (Riley) Beznoska, Tylan (Taylor) Holbrook, Travis Griffin (Ashley Cleveland), Derek, Connor, Emma and Casey Griffin; and great grandchildren Jessa Wildeman, Kaison, Kohen and Benson Beznoska, and Tilly and Boone Holbrook; sister’s-in-law Winn Gudmundson and Eleanor Moodie-Holmes, and numerous friends and extended family.
A very special thank you to Laurice Vollmer, Sandra O’Brien and Ellen Symington for supporting the family by taking Linda to chemo appointments throughout the years and for always being readily available to help whenever needed. Also, a very special thank you to Dr. Lang and all the staff at the Davidson Health Centre for the loving and compassionate care Linda received.
A celebration of Linda’s life will be held on Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harbor Golf Community Centre, Elbow SK. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Linda’s memory to the Davidson Health Trust Fun, cheques payable to the Town of Davidson. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.
