In Memory Of

Linda Margaret Bozman

Nov 17, 1966 - Nov 22, 2024

Service

Saturday, December 7, 2024
12:00 pm
Chapel of the Rocky Funeral Home
4804-48 st
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

Notice

In lieu of flowers, the family requests to please send donations, ‘In Loving Memory of Linda Bozman’ to Rocky Support Services Society. E-transfer donations are accepted through info@rockysupportservices.ca or via mail: 4544 47 Avenue, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1C5.

Obituary

Linda was born to Albert and Jessie Gates on November 17, 1966, in the small town of Cabri, Saskatchewan. Despite being born in Canada, Linda spent most of her early childhood travelling and briefly living in various countries around the world including Malta, Brazil, France, Spain, and Columbia before finally settling in Canada with her family. Linda spent her childhood surrounded by many aunts, uncles, and cousins making for countless loving relationships and endless memories that she cherished for the rest of her life.

At the age of 19, Linda met the love of her life, Stephen, whom she would happily marry on August 8, 1987, in Edmonton, Alberta. Together, they embarked on a 37 yearlong marriage that would bring them to Fort McMurray and then later to Rocky Mountain House, which would become their home for her remaining 25 years. Linda’s biggest joy in life was being a mother to her four children. She had always wanted a big family and to live a life filled with connection, devotion, and love. Eventually her family of six would grow to become a family of eighteen. This would include her nine grandchildren who were the absolute lights of her life. Nothing made her prouder than being a grandma to her grandbabies.

Early in Linda’s adult life, she enjoyed working in daycare and retail until eventually finding her passion working in the healthcare nonprofit sector, focused on serving the populations of persons with disabilities. Linda was initially hired as a Relief Support Worker in 2002 and by 2018 Linda moved into the position of Executive Director for Rocky Support Services Society. Linda was dedicated to working within this nonprofit organization for 22 years.
Linda valued spending her time with grandchildren and making memories with her family and friends. She enjoyed travelling and working within her community. Early on she would volunteer at her children's schools. Most recently, she would spend time volunteering for the Compassionate Care Hospice Society, by holding space at bedside for dying individuals and their families.

Linda was predeceased by her loving parents, grandparents, and various aunties, uncles, and cousins.
Linda is lovingly remembered by her husband Stephen; children Michael (Sarah), Jessica (Stephen), Kendrick, and Gabrielle (Mitchell); grandchildren Aaliyah (12), Avaiah (7), Anixander (6), Everly (6), Markanin (5), Finnegan (4) Isabella (2), Emmett (2), and Aubrey (1). Linda will also be deeply missed by her brother, many brother and sister-in-law’s, several lifetime friends, cousins, and her community.

Linda’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024. There will be an intimate service at Pine Grove Cemetery for her final resting place, with only close family to attend.

Friends and the community are welcome to join Linda’s celebration at the Rocky Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00pm, with refreshments to follow in the reception room. Any guests that would like to share a story, memory, or kind words in remembrance of Linda will have an opportunity to do so during the open mic portion of the celebration.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests to please send donations, ‘In Loving Memory of Linda Bozman’ to Rocky Support Services Society. E-transfer donations are accepted through info@rockysupportservices.ca or via mail: 4544 47 Avenue, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1C5.

Linda passed away from complications following her recent double lung transplant and autoimmune disease. Her family would like to express their deepest gratitude towards Linda’s Lung Transplant Team, her Lung Donor and their family, and for the compassionate care received from the ICU team of the University of Alberta Hospital.
Rocky Funeral Home Flinn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Linda Bozman Celebration of Life
Time: Dec 7, 2024 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences

Luningning Dee Mariano:

Thank you for everything LB im forever and beyond greatful for the chance and oppurtunity you gave me to join RSSS and worked with amazing Ladies and the MANCOM. You will be missed , My deepest condolences to Bozman Family

Nancy Jordan:

The loss of Linda is so heartbreaking. I have known Linda since high school and will miss her greatly. She loved her family more than anything and was so thrilled to be a grandma. Linda was stubborn, passionate, loving, and would never miss an opportunity for fun. I will miss you my friend.

Brittany Younghans:

You will be missed Linda, thank you for everything.
Condolences and prayers to the Bozman family.

Wendy Ross:

My most heartfelt condolences. She was an
amazing and beautiful person who I am privileged to have known. Rest in peace dear friend!

Tim Clifforde :

Am so glad I got to meet you all touse years ago and still remember your wonderful smile all these years later. Am so sorry we can't be there to say goodbye you will always be in our thoughts and prayers lots of love Tim Kay Esther xxx

Aaron and Debbie Solecki :

Words can’t express our heartbreak for losing our friend and second mom to our kids. We love you and will hold you in our hearts forever.

Linda and Rob Clifforde :

So glad, and privileged to have spent time with you my beautiful cousin. Your beauty shone from within as did your love for your family. You will be sadly missed. With fondest love

Caireen Detain:

My heart is filled with such sadness and love at the same time. You were amazing and I loved being around you. Auntie Linda you lit up a room and had me in stitches many times. My heart aches with your loss and for all the family left behind.
You were so loved and will continue to be x

Devin Willert:

Sending my deepest condolences to the Bozman family. May she rest in peace <3

Stephen Bozman:

Love you and miss you.

Debbie and Sean Stewart:

Stephen, Micheal and Sara, Jessica and Stefan, Gabrielle and Mitchell, Kendrick and all of the Bozman grandchildren:

We are so broken hearted for you all. Linda was such an amazing wife, mother and grandma. We are here for you.

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