Our dear Lord has taken one of his precious jewels when Linda Thurston, 69, of Clearfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2016 to be with her loved ones that have passed before.
Linda was born on June 4, 1947 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Delmont J. and Thelma (Salvatore) Clark.
Linda retired from Kurtz Brothers after 18 years of employment. Previously, she had been employed at Clearfield Cheese Co. for 22 years. She will be remembered as the #1 Pittsburgh Pirate fan; however, she most loved her family.
She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Clearfield.
Linda is survived by her husband, Dwight Thurston whom she wed April 18, 1970; her sister, Tammy Braid and husband William 'Butch' of DuBois; and her brother, George Clark and wife Peggy of Glen Richey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents Ben and Arada Salvatore with whom she was very close. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Del Clark.
A memorial service will be held at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Friday at 11 AM.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 10-11 AM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1010 Dorey Street, Clearfield or Salem Lutheran Church, c/o Roxie Bloom, 419 Spruce St., Clearfield.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.