Former lakeside resident Linda Elizabeth Brown died January 3, at the age of 82.
Linda was born in Glendale, California in 1943, and moved with her family to Alaska, calling Haines, Kenai and Anchorage home. She graduated from Anchorage High School in 1960 and Alaska Methodist University in 1964.
In 1967, Linda tragically lost her first husband and the father of her son, Jeff, in a plane crash.
A woman of fierce independence, Linda’s career reflected her intelligence and passionate spirit. She volunteered on political campaigns, made significant contributions in social work, and served as the director of the Alaska Alcohol Beverage Control Board during the Hammond administration.
She was the publisher of the Alaska Journal of Commerce; owned a downtown café; and alongside her loving husband, G. Kent Edwards, operated an award-winning bed and breakfast in Ajijic for 20 years.
In addition to her entrepreneurial spirit, Linda had a gift for hospitality, and a love of reading and travel.
Recently, she returned home to Anchorage to be near her lifelong friends.
Linda was predeceased by her parents, Wesley and Elizabeth Warren; her devoted husband Kent Edwards; loving son Jeffrey Brown; brother Bill Warren; nephew William Warren; and niece Ann Elizabeth Warren.
Linda is survived by stepchildren Scott Edwards (Christine), Stacey Bender (Tom) and Mark Edwards (Irma); grandchildren Jess Brown (Jesse), Olivia Brown, Matt Brown; step-grandchildren Catherine (Anson), Julia, Axel, Alexander and Derek Edwards; niece Darlene Warren, nephew Wesley Warren, and many other extended family and friends for whom she cared deeply.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 8, noon at Yves restaurant in Ajijic.
Yves will prepare a special luncheon for all attending at their own expense.
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