Linda Marie Kerkof blessed the lives of her family and friends for 63 years. She was born in Greensburg, Pa, raised in Jeannette, Pa and was a resident of Pasco, WA for the last 38 years. Linda left us way too soon on June 29, 2014.
Linda lived her life as a teacher and builder of relationships. She cared for people and shared herself through selfless acts of generosity. She saw needs in people's lives and had a "We can do this attitude!" She knew how to make people feel special. This led her to being a tutor of children, a religious education teacher and director, a certified teacher, a wife and loving mother. She touched many lives spiritually and with unconditional love and care. Linda had a passion for animals and roses. She enjoyed a home surrounded by beautiful rose gardens cared for by her husband Richard. She was highly active and dedicated in her service to the Tri-City Rose Society. Creativeness was woven throughout everything she did. She loved music, sewing, rubber stamping and flower arranging. Gifts from her were a treasure because they came from her heart and were made with her hands. Her pride and joy in life was her faith and family, especially her husband Richard and son Charles. To her son Charles she showed enormous patience and persistence as she helped him to face life with confidence and to guide him on the right path. Celebrating special occasions such as birthdays of nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends brought her great joy. Special times included the 4th of July family reunions on the Claeys' farm in Oregon. Linda and Richard were married for 34 years. Their love and commitment to each other, based in their Catholic faith, was shared with their family and many friends. In addition to her husband and son, Linda is survived by her sister Beverly Michele Toret and her brother, Michael Sue Dorohovich. Linda was proud of her 24 nieces and nephews as well as her great-nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Rosemarie Dorohovich. The recitation of the Rosary will be held at 6pm on July 11, 2014 at Einan's at Sunset in Richland, WA. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Christ the King Church, 1111 Stevens Drive, Richland, WA.