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Linda
Kay Keister, 60, of
Sylvania, OH, passed away Monday May
5, 2008, at her residence,
surrounded by her loving family.
 She
was a 1966 graduate of Sylvania High
School. Linda attended Mary Manse
College, and graduated from the
University of Toledo with a degree
in Special Education.
Linda
was employed with the Sautter Food
Center, Sylvania before beginning
her career with the Sylvania City
Schools, where she served as the
Intervention Specialist at the
Highland Elementary School for more
than 17 years.
She
was a Charter Member of the Women of
the Moose Chapter 1788, a long and
active member of the Sylvania
Historical Society, and a member of
the Toledo Humane Society.
Linda
was diagnosed with breast cancer
four years ago. Her enduring
strength and courage has been an
inspiration to everyone who knew
her. She was proud to have
participated in the Relay for Life,
sponsored by the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation, with her
team, the “Fruit Loops” from
Highland Elementary School,
Sylvania.
She
is survived by her loving mother
Norma Keister; sister Patty (Don)
Vineyard; brothers Earl (Cherry),
Harold “Bud”, and John Keister;
5 nieces; 5 nephews, 4 great-nieces;
and 5 great-nephews, with 2 on the
way. Linda was preceded in death by
her father Earl R. Keister; and
nephew Kenneth Keister.
Friends
may call at the Reeb Funeral Home,
5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH,
Friday May 9th from 3 –
9 PM, where Funeral Services will be
held Saturday at 11 AM.
Those
wishing to give memorials, in lieu
of flowers, are asked to consider
the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation 3100 W. Central Ave,
Toledo, OH. 43606, the Promedica
Hospice and Caring Services, or the
Sylvania Historical Society.
Linda
considered the Staff of Highland
Elementary School her extended
family, she loved you all, and we
thank you for the support and many
kindness that were offered during
her illness.
She
was a gentle, kind, and loving
daughter, sister, and aunt, we will
always love her and she will remain
forever in our hearts.
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