Obituary for Linda "Lin" Valimaki

Condolence From: Melissa Paskievitch, Etna, OH
Condolence: She was a wonderful neighbor growing up. Very kind and thoughtful. Our condolences to you, Mr.Valimaki My parents wanted me to let you know they are thinking of you.

Condolence From: John Galajda, Columbus, Ohio
Condolence: I am truly sorry to hear of Mrs. Valimaki's passing. She was my favorite teacher at Pincrest in the 5th grade, 1971. I remember her as being a wonderful person. She and Mr. Valimaki once bought a paper mache sculpture I made in her art class. I will never forget her.

My thoughts and prayers go to Mr. Valimaki and family.

Condolence From: Veronica Norman, Pleasant City, Ohio
Condolence: Linda and I were classmates at Pleasant City school, from 1st grade in 1947 thru high school graduation in 1959. I was so sorry to learn that she had passed away. I remember her with much affection and am sending my condolences to her husband Ken, and to other family members. Sincerely, Veronica Norman

Condolence From: Janet Worthington, Columbus, Ohio
Condolence: My sincere sympathy.

Condolence From: Beth Frederick Powell, Westerville, Ohio
Condolence: Mrs. Valimaki was my 5th-grade teacher at Pinecrest and one of my absolute favorites of any teacher I ever had. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing.

Condolence From: Jeni Harris, Oceanside, California
Condolence: Mrs. Valimaki has always held a special place in my heart. She was one of my favorite teachers and one of my inspirations for becoming a teacher. (I've been teaching for 33 years so far.) As my fifth grade teacher at Pinecrest Elementary, I remember her teaching us how to make macrame belts and wall hangings, letting me help grade papers when I finished my work, and arranging for a few of us to tutor students in a first-grade class. I also fondly remember some of the novels she introduced to me.

My condolences to her family and friends. May you find comfort in your memories of this special lady. May her memory be for a blessing.

Condolence From: Carla Smith - Randall, Reynoldsburg, Oh
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Valimaki's passing. She was one of my all time favorite teachers, and I was in her last class at Pinecrest before they closed the school. I remember at Christmas time, I was not able to give her the present I had. I was so upset, my mother found out where she lived, and we drove out to her house and left it on her doorstep. It was a little glass owl, and my younger brother jumped on it in the back seat on the way to her house. If it was broken, she certainly never said so. Such a lovely lady.

Condolence From: Lynda Tesar, Peninsula, Ohio
Condolence: I was so sorry to hear of Lin's passing. Rest In Peace dear lady. You are now free of the pain. You can now see the fur babies that preceded you. Bless you and Ken and friends and family. Sending prayers and hugs to all. Lynda Tesar

Condolence From: Joan and Bob Wainfor, Newark, Ohio
Condolence: We are so very sorry to hear of Lin's passing. Even though we have not been in
touch with you for a few years, you have both been in our thoughts from time to time.
Our fondest memories are of sharing times with Corbu.