Linda Marlin, 69, entered into rest on Friday, March 2, 2012 in Tracy, California. She was born In Inglewood, California April 4, 1942. In heaven she joins her loving husband Richard Marlin and her mother Betty Bertsch.

Linda leaves behind her beloved family; father Louis Bertsch; children; Deana Diggs and husband Larry, Richard W. Marlin and wife Lace, Clark Marlin and wife Jackie and Kimberly Marlin. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren; Bradley, Breanne, Michael, Blessy, Kyle, Katy, Jacob, Joshua, Sarah, and Nevaeh, as well as one great grandchild Remy.  She has one surviving sibling Jerry Morris.

Linda was a homemaker, who made her family her world. She enjoyed spending time with her children and cherished every moment with her grandchildren. At any given time Linda could be found at any sporting event that her grandchildren were involved in; she was their biggest fan. Linda was truly young at heart. She loved fishing, water skiing and peacefulness of the water.  In her younger days she was an avid roller skater, you would often find her with her sister and friends at the local skating rink. She will be remembered for her free spirit and zest that she had for life. Linda will be missed dearly.

P.L. Fry & Son is honored to be serving the Marlin family. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 1:00pm. at P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home 290 N. Union Rd., Manteca, CA.  For condolences to the family please visit our website at www.plfryandson.com search obituaries.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Tuesday, March 20, 2012