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Linda Joyce Kane, accomplished pianist, organist

June 30, 2022

Linda Joyce Kane was united with her savior in heaven Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  Linda was born in Moline, Ill., in 1940, the daughter of Willard and Lewanda (Dodd) Laird. 

Linda Laird was raised in East Moline, Ill. She recently wrote a short memoir of some of her fondest childhood memories.  As a youth, Linda became an accomplished pianist and organist. She supported countless community and church musical events.  Linda graduated from United Township High School in East Moline.  After high school, she attended Moody Bible Institute and graduated from Western Illinois University.  It was there that she met her husband, Gary Kane. Linda and Gary recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in December 2022. Linda and Gary settled into their careers and lived in Manassas, Va., for over 30 years.  In addition to teaching music lessons, Linda began working for the U.S. Navy, operating some of the earliest computers used in military technology.  Those skills led her to a long and rewarding civilian career with the Navy. 

Upon retirement, Linda and Gary moved from Manassas to their beach house in Dagsboro.  There they found a new church family, and always welcomed many to enjoy the seaside, friendship, and many bushels of blue crabs! 

Throughout her life, Linda’s free time was devoted to music fellowship with her church, and visits with friends and family.  Linda was the mastermind and host of many family cruises and precious get-togethers. Finding the best shopping spots, yard sales and bargains was a joy shared frequently as well as the show and tell of the best finds.

Blessed with early retirements, national and international travel was a favorite pastime.  Together, they were able to set foot on nearly every continent.  Her positive and welcoming spirit led her to have a lasting impact on many lives. 

Throughout most of her life, Linda continued to volunteer, including many church music programs.  Linda had a musical gift that she shared playing for others, whether it be for an entire congregation or playing for someone on the phone during the pandemic.  Her faith guided her throughout multiple cancer survivals.  Daughters Krissen Kane Burriss and Karen Kane Barnett spent priceless memories with family in Delaware, especially the past two years. 

Linda’s giving nature supported several Burriss family mission trips to Nicaragua. She always had a heart for supporting missions, both locally and abroad.  Linda cherished her time with her grandchildren and would take them boating, shopping and swimming. The kids would stay up late at Camp Grandma playing Yahtzee or other games.

Linda has left a legacy of faith to her remaining family members, including her husband, Gary Kane; daughters, Krissen (David) Burriss and Karen Barnett.  Linda has five grandchildren:  Meghan (Nick) Hauenstein, Amanda (Derek) Baudoin, Joseph (Julie) Burriss, Lauren Burriss and Molly Barnett.  She also has five great-grandchildren:  Gavin Hauenstein, Casey Hauenstein, Landon Baudoin, Wyatt Baudoin and Benjamin Baudoin.  Linda has one remaining brother, Jon (Julia) Laird.  Preceding her in death are one brother, Robert (Georgia) Laird; and her parents, Willard and Lewanda Laird.

She would want everyone to know that salvation is easy, attained only through belief in our loving God and his son, Jesus.  She fought the good fight; she finished the race. She kept the faith. (2Tim 4:7)

A Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Clarksville Chapel, Ocean View, where friends may visit beginning at 2 p.m.

Visit Ms. Kane's Life Memorial webpage and sign her virtual guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

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