Linda Ann Harmsen June 17, 1952 - March 13, 2018 Linda Ann Harmsen, age 65 of Hopkins, Michigan was taken from this world all too soon on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born on June 17, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Gloria (Hitt) Brandstatt and the late William Brandstatt. Her working years were spent as a US Postal Service rural route carrier for 22 years and 7 years working for the Hopkins Public Schools helping to prepare food for the kids and also driving a school bus. Linda loved being around children and adults and always did her best to make the most of whatever job she was doing. Enjoying life and all that it had to offer was a favorite pastime of Linda's. Fishing, golfing and traveling, were high on her list of fun activities, but when holidays and birthdays came around, watch out, these were the ultimate of festivities. It was like a cherished family reunion and time with her family spelled out a perfect day to her. She felt blessed to have married her true love, Ricky, and together raise a beautiful family. Her presence in their lives will be truly missed, but the memories that she left behind will continue to bring many smiles to their faces. Linda is survived by her husband of 37 years, Ricky; her children, Ford (Shelly) Ablett Jr. and Tracy (Jeff) McMartin; her mother, Gloria Brandstatt; 6 grandchildren: Cody Ablett, Dillan Ablett, Ashley Ablett, Hannah McMartin, Rachel McMartin and Sarah McMartin; 2 great-grandchildren: McKenna Ablett and Peyton Ablett; 2 siblings: David (Pam) Brandstatt and Sharon (Jeff) Meyer; and her sister-in-law, Laurie Brandstatt. Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her brother William Robert Brandstatt, Jr. Friends may meet with the family on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, where the funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 17 at 11:00 AM, Comer Skinner officiating. Memorial donations in Linda's name may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice, 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010. Internment at Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins Township.
Visitation Details
Friday, March 16th, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel
Friday, March 16th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel
Service Information
Saturday, March 17th, 2018 11:00am, Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel
Interment Details
Saturday, March 17th, 2018 12:00pm, Maplewood Cemetery
