Alpine, CA
Linda Jean Hoskins, age 62, was born on Turkey Day, September 24, 1952, in Worthington, MN, to Betty Jean and Gordon Hoskins. She graduated from Worthington High School and continued on to graduate from Mankato State College. Linda then went to California and went into real estate, and continued in that field until ill health. Linda had a love for animals and was a foster care giver to abandoned German Shepherds for many years, also enjoyed travel and traveled throughout the world. She was a wonderful photographer and took many beautiful pictures on her trips.
Linda fought a courageous 10 year battle with cancer, and passed away peacefully on February 5, 2015, at her home in Alpine, CA.
Linda is survived by her mother, B. J. Hoskins of Worthington, MN; two brothers, Skip (Donna) and Jack (Nancy) of California. She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon “Pudge” Hoskins and grandparents, Frank and Mae Hoskins and Jack and Vera Hagge.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Worthington, MN, with Rev. Dr. Daren Flinck officiating. Private family burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Linda was greatly loved, blessed be her memory.
Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
