Linda Norma Tifft, 66

Linda Norma Tifft, 66, passed away peacefully at home in Priest River, Idaho, surrounded by family, on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, after an 18 -month battle with cancer.

An informal memorial gathering will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at the Frank Chapin Senior Citizen Center on the corner of Fourth and Jackson in Priest River.

Linda was born on Nov. 20, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah, to Clarence and Norma Bullock. At age 13 she moved to Priest River, where she graduated high school in 1960.

She married Lewis “Randy” Tifft on Feb. 8, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They started a family and lived on several Air Force bases, including in the Azores off the coast of Portugal, while Randy served his country.

The family lived in Sandpoint for 18 years, and Linda worked as the night manager for George’s Thrift Store. In 1990, they moved to Priest River, and Linda worked for A.J.’s Café. She retired in 1999.

Linda is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed crocheting, oil painting, singing, listening to country western music, going to coffee with her friends, spending time with family, watching the kids sporting events, and camping.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Randy Tifft of Priest River; two daughters, Kathee Tifft of Clarkston, Wash., and Janet (Jeff) Beyer of Sandpoint, Idaho; two sons, Ken (Micha) Tifft of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and John Tifft of Priest River; nine grandchildren, Brittany, Katie, Karl, Thomas, Johnny, Michael, Rebecca, Carrie Ann, and Russell; one sister, RaNae Higgins, and one brother, Ron (Mary) Bullock, both of Spokane.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Leonard Bullock; and a daughter, Betty Gay Tifft.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Linda’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.