Linda Lankford Evans
September 02, 1946 - October 11, 2007
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Linda Lankford Evans
September 02, 1946 - October 11, 2007
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Born September 2, 1946 in Hollywood, CA., Dr. Linda Denise Lankford Evans resided in Huntington Beach, CA for most of her life. She obtained a Bachelors in Spanish from CSUN, a Masters in Educational Administration from CSULB, followed by a Doctorate in Human Sexuality from UCI. Linda began by teaching Spanish at Westminster High, then went on to utilize her extensive education and endless energy as a professor of Human Sexuality at CSLA, a small business owner, and then a social worker-all while raising four children. Linda, in the end, returned to her passion of teaching Spanish at the secondary level at Mayfair High School in Lakewood, where, for well over a decade, she was considered to be ?a linchpin of the school and an inspiration to the teens she taught?. Her students loved her passion for life and teaching almost as much as she loved sharing her knowledge, her experience, and her life with them. Linda loved to ski, listen to music, travel, and, above all, she adored the ocean. She played beach volleyball and was a ranked surfer in her adolescence as well as a member of the Malibu Surfing Club. Her true passion and trademark was living life to the fullest, and, from the moment of her birth, she did just that? live. Those lucky enough to cross paths with her would not for a moment hesitate to agree that Linda Evans lived life with a fervor that is unparalleled by most? if not all.
Dr. Evans is survived by her father, Wibb Lankford; the father of her four children, Jeff Evans; her daughter, Janna, with husband Nick, and daughter, Sasha; her daughter, Janndee; her two sons, Jannson and Janndon; her sister, Lianne, with husband Jim, daughter, Keri, and son, Keenan; and her close companion, John Kipp.
Mayfair High School is holding a memorial service on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 6:00PM. There will be a private family memorial service on Saturday, October 20, 2007. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to the Mayfair High School Memorial Fund, a college scholarship fund in honor of Linda Evans. However, flowers are being laid at the scene of the accident at the corner of Atlanta and Bushard. Checks can be made to Mayfair High School Faculty Club and sent to 6000 N. Woodruff Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713.
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53 responses to Linda Lankford Evans
Dale & Courtney Kendrick says:
October 17, 2007
Janndee and fam,
We love you much, and wish we could be there with you this weekend. From what we see in Janndee, we know Linda must have been one incredible Mom, Grandma, Teacher, Friend, Companion. Praying for you in Birmingham.
Kerrin and Kevin Vezertzis says:
October 17, 2007
Janndee and Family,
We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kerrin and Kevin
Sharon Lamb says:
October 17, 2007
Janna, Janndee, Janndon, Jannson and Jeff
Sometimes there are no words say the things that are deepest in our hearts.
Linda’s energy always filled the room and her memories will continue to do that. I am so sorry for your untimely loss, and hope there is some peace in knowing that she will always be near you. Love to all of you. Sharon Lamb
Sunny Ludlow says:
October 17, 2007
I want to let you all know I will pray for you all! I’m Virginia’s grandaughter, and she has allways talked about Linda to me! I feel like she is my family, and I was never blessed with the honor of meeting her! But I know her through my thoughts, and my Best Friend, My grandma! I pray for all of you! I hope to meet you all soon!
Virginia’s Grand daughter,
Sunny Ludlow
Virginia Hatfield says:
October 17, 2007
To Linda, a very loving friend to all who knew her–
I will always remember you as a very beautiful person who had a deep desire to live each day to the fullest. You were so proud of your children and their many accomplishments. The pictures of you with new granddaughter, Sasha, show the glow of love you have for each of them. I also admired your tremendous energy and dedication to your teaching career. You were always striving to help your students reach their potential and helped them develop a joy of learning with your enthusiasm and positive attitude. I miss our e-mails and fun conversations over dinner with your Dad. I’m so glad you were able to travel around the world with your Dad and then,with John. The fun and happiness you shared with all of us was wonderful.
You have enriched the lives of each of us and we will keep special memories in our hearts forever.
Love you,
Virginia