Linda (Snedden) Parkis Obituary (1936

Linda Faye (Snedden) Parkis, 80, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter Diane in Tooele, Utah on February 6, 2017. Born December 12, 1936 in Athens, Ohio to the late Reverend John and Eloise Snedden, Linda was a 1954 graduate of Athens High School. She worked in Medical Records and as a Volunteer Staff Coordinator at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Linda forged close relationships with coworkers which she cherished deeply. Linda and her husband Nick retired to Palm Coast, Florida where they enjoyed the ocean, golf, travel and entertaining many friends. Nick and Linda were inseparable. Linda loved her children unconditionally, had a wonderful sense of humor and was a sweet, honest, loving woman. Linda is survived by her children; Michael Leach of Columbus, OH, Patrick (Sally) Leach of Alsip, IL and Diane (John) Redman of Tooele, UT; three grandchildren, Samantha Leach, Christine Leach and Jake Redman, her brother Robert (Gail) Snedden of Streator,IL and her children’s father, James D. Leach. She is preceded in death by her husband Nick Parkis. A Memorial service will be held at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 1:00 PM with a visiting hour beginning at 12:00 PM. A reception to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at the Ohio University Inn between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Please join the family as they remember and rejoice the life of Linda Parkis. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Linda Faye (Snedden) Parkis please visit our Sympathy Store.