Linda I. Thurman | Columbia Basin Herald

Linda I. Thurman, 71, died on August 23 at her home with her family.

Linda was born in Clarkston, Washington in May 1950 to Gary Mackey and Ellen Knight, married Larry L. Thurman in December 1970 and lived in Port Angeles, Washington until 1993. They moved to Moses Lake where they thrived after starting a business.

Linda’s sense of humor was second to none. She enjoyed camping, boating, and looking after her home. Linda spent most of her time with her family.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother Ellen Knight, father Gary Mackey, brothers Randy Knight and Thomas Knight, and sisters Fern Mackey and Jenice Knight.

She is survived by her husband, Larry L. Thurman; Daughters Connie Knox, Sheila Marsh, Vicky Thurman, and Kristine McFarlen, all from Moses Lake, Washington; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; Brothers and sisters Dannette Knight of Walla Walla, Washington, Wade Mackey of Moses Lake, Washington, Richard Mackey of Port Angeles, Washington, Brad Knight of Clarkston, Washington, Ramona Knight of Vancouver, Washington, Leil Huether of Sequim, Washington and Arnie Knight by Poulsbo Washington.

We will miss Linda very much. Grave goods are scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the Pioneer Memorial Gardens.