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Linda May McGovern, 58, of Cowiche, WA died Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at Yakima Regional Medical Center (Providence). Linda was born February 12, 1945 in Tacoma, WA to Jeauneil and Al Baehmer. She worked at the Yakima Health District. She attended schools in Tacoma, WA. Graduating from L.H. BatesVocational School. She married Bill McGovern in Albuquerque, NM on February 29, 1972. Linda and Bill lived in Albuquerque until December of 1997, when they moved to the Yakima Valley. While in Albuquerque, Linda worked for JC Penney Co., in various clerical capacities. She was working at Wacken Hutt Corp. at the time she moved back to Washington. Linda enjoyed many crafts, gardening, traveling, photography and her computer. Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. Linda always had a smile for everyone. She always said a smile was the best gift to give. Linda and Bill enjoyed many happy times together, traveling the country in their RV. She always had time to chat with anyone about places she enjoyed, and her many crafts and interests. She was always interested in other people's experiences and wanting to learn about everything. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Bill McGovern; daughter, Sherie and her husband, Chris Peterson; grandsons, James and Bruce; and granddaughter, Jeauneil; daughter, Renea and companion, Tony Hoagland; and son, Michael; daughter, Tina and husband, David Danks; son, Richard and wife, Saria; and granddaughters, Chandra and Emily and; grandson, Sean William; sister, Judy Say; and brother Alvin Baehmer of Tacoma, WA. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Jeauneil Baehmer; and brother, Don Baehmer. Visitation will begin on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors, 201 N 2nd Street, Yakima. A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Shaw and Sons Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 22, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral Church. Committal Services will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Shaw and Sons are in charge of the arrangements. God's Heavenly GardenSometimes God picks the flower That is still in full bloom; Sometimes the rosebud's chosen That we feel he's picked too soon. Sometimes the flower is fading With petals floating down, But God knows the perfect time To gather flowers from the ground. There is a heavenly garden In which God takes great pleasure Because He's placed within it The loved ones that we treasure. He walks among the blossoms Giving them eternal rest, And I know that it must please Him Because He chose our very bestDorohea K. Barwick
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