May 15th, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Zylstra announce her peaceful passing on May 15, 2022, at the age of 72.

Linda is survived by her daughters Angela Zylstra of Kamloops and Sherry (Doug) Kristjanson of Kamloops, grandchildren Amanda (Patrick) Zylstra-Kristjanson, Sarah ( Kevin ) Brandt , Jessica (Casey) Collingridge, Great Grandchildren Zeppelin, Onyx and Stryker, brothers and sisters Sheila (John) Osborne, Denise Cleveland, Marlene (Rob) Landsburg, Ralph (Karin) Neil, sister-in-laws Ann Smallegange,  Trinka (Peter) Jellema, Freda Zylstra, Weylla Vanteen, Margaret (Tom) Elliott, Nancy Banyai, and brother-in-law Mickey (Heidi) Zylstra.

She is preceded by her husband Tom Zylstra, mother and father Irene and Ralph Neil and her brother Tom Neil.

Linda was born on April 9th, 1950, to Ralph and Irene Neil in Brockville, Ontario. Linda grew up on a farm with her three sisters and two brothers. At the age of 15 Linda met the love of her life Tom. Linda and Tom married in 1968 and welcomed their first daughter later that same year and their second daughter in 1971. It was in 1980 Linda and Tom took a leap of faith and moved out west in hopes of creating a better life for their family. Linda and Tom arrived in Kamloops on August 18, 1980. Within a year Linda’s three sisters joined her and their two brothers in Kamloops. Linda and Tom spent many years enjoying the great outdoors together and on February 14th, 1993, they purchased their little piece of paradise on Red Lake. Here they created many fond memories together. Linda spent 28 years as a dedicated employee at Zellers where she formed many friendships. Linda was well loved and will be greatly missed by us all, especially by her sister Sheila with whom she shared a special bond.

A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Kamloops Alliance Church followed by interment at the Hillside Cemetery. A reception to follow will take place at Kamloops Alliance Church.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the Kamloops emergency response team for their immediate & compassionate assistance.

Memorial donations in Linda’s name can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association.

You may send a message of condolence to the family at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2022-06-15
• Location : Kamloops