Linda Diane Jourdan, age 73, passed away at home surrounded by family, August 8, 2026. Linda was born to the late Gary Gale Sr. and Ruth “Hoffman” Gale on March 20, 1953 in Panama City, Panama. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Joseph Bolyard; brother-in-law, Jeff Eutsy; aunt and uncle Jean and Robert Gale.

Linda is survived by children, Tammy Bolyard, Ruthie (Charles) Shepherd, and Robert Anderson; brother, Gary Gale Jr.; sister, Pamela Eutsy; aunt and uncle, Bill and Mariam Gale; aunt, Jane Ernsburger; grandchildren, Kurstie Bell, Alisha Woods, Tristan Woods, Tamra (Autym) Bolyard-Hartline, Cheyanne (Devan) Bale, Charles Shepherd II; great-grandchildren, Rylie, James, Aria, Jackson, and Cooper.

Linda worked for many years as a housekeeper at Galion Hospital. She then later went on to work at Hi-Stat Factory in Lexington Ohio. Linda loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. They would often color, sew together, do knitting projects, and crochet. She also painted and made ceramics for many years, as her family had owned a ceramics shop when she was younger. She always had plants around the house, she collected angels, and loved Jesus very much. She will be missed by all that knew her.

There will be a private interment at Fairview Cemetery in Galion Ohio. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.munzpirnstill.com