Linda DANEN Obituary

I am so sad to read this as I was thinking of Linda while watching a news story about Campbell Island. Linda, your friendship was the best thing about high school and I loved spending time at yout place rather than at the boarding hostel. We had such a great time flatting together. I remember coming out to the Invercargill Met office when you were on night duty and hanging out with you. It was so good catching up over the years but our paths hadn't crossed recently. All my love and thoughts are with the whole Danen family xx

It is with a heavy heart that I have read of linda's passing. As young girls Bev would drop us off with our back packs and we would walk through from Nokamai to Cattle Flat pitch our tents and enjoy the fun of the adventure. May you rest in peace Linda

Linda
I cannot tell you how very sad and shocked we were to hear of Linda´s passing.
It seemed rather impossible as she was such a force of life; so strong and vibrant.
To Reed, her sisters, brothers, in-laws, nieces, nephews and all her family and friends, we send you our sincere condolences, huge hugs and much love. We are so very sorry for such a huge loss.
What an incredible woman Linda was. Such a hard worker and mentor, she was thoughtful and kind and had a great sense of humor.
It was wonderful getting to know her on her trips to Canada and our trips to New Zealand. I remember when Mum, Dad, Janette, David and I ( Auntie, Uncle and cousins) were visiting New Zealand years ago, and Linda traveled around with us for a few days showing us some of the North Island. We had a great time taking turns driving with her in her truck and freaking out a little at how fast she drove! She was a good driver, but what a speed demon!
She was a lot of fun too; especially after partaking in a bit of wine. I remember having a laugh with her, when lying in the sun in Waitangi ( in our "togs") we noticed that we were both as freckly as each other. We thought it was great knowing someone who looked so similar and felt so familiar.
We will always remember our visits with her, here in Canada and there in New Zealand. She loved Canada and we all enjoyed showing her around Smithers, Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast; sharing meals, good wine, family stories, and lots of laughs.
When mom and dad would go to New Zealand every year, Linda would drive an hour to the airport to pick them up, then drive them all the way back to her house before heading back again into the city to work. She was very generous and kind, having them stay with her and keeping their NZ car for them at her farm. She was lovely.
I know she will always be loved and missed by her family and all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Rest in peace dear Linda.
With much love,
Cousin Lea and family, Paul, Theo and Kiri xoxoxo