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
Sandra Covarrubias says:
October 18, 2007
Our prayers our with you and your family.
Sara Booty and Greg Collins says:
October 18, 2007
To our dear friend Linda:
You were such an important part of Greg’s and my relationship – so many years ago. What fun and such a great inspiration you were to all of us. Kona, Moloka’i and Ensenada – what beautiful memories we all have. Everyone always admired your ability to juggle your children, family and your teaching, and still arrived at 7:00am on the beach every Saturday with four babies in tow with toys and lunches in hand. Those were such happy times for all of us. What a great mom you were and truly loved by all. I loved to hear from you at Christmas with all of your complimentary comments and keeping us in touch with your life. You have left us way too early, but what a legacy to your children and Sasha. We so admired you for all the traits we all wish we had. We will never forget your smiling face, your wonderful advice, and always, no matter what, you positive attitude. You were a gift to your friends. We will always love you and never forget our friendship. You lived life to the fullest, we all need to follow your path.
Until we meet again.
With all our love to Janna and Sasha, Janndee, Jannson, Janndon and Jeff
Scott Yeager says:
October 18, 2007
Janndee,
I’m so sorry to hear this. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am always here for you if you need me.
Scott
Shawn and Andrea Ziemba says:
October 18, 2007
To Janna, Janndee, Janndon and Jannson:
Our thoughts go out to each of you during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly. Stay strong for each other!!!
The Stukas says:
October 18, 2007
Linda,
Your smile was contagious. We didn’t know you too well but you were always such a nice neighbor. Whenever the boys hit a tennis ball that ricocheted off your house – you just smiled. God be with you.