Linda Darlene Reynolds

Linda was born in Salt Lake City to Melvin Probert and Darlene Harris Probert, the oldest of 5 sisters known as the Probert girls. The Probert family continued to grow with the additions of sisters Susan, Rolayne, Margie and Becke, she helped raise her sisters while still at home.

Linda spent her early childhood living with her parents and grandparents in Midvale and then moving to Salt Lake City as a young girl. Mom’s grandparents were what was at the time referred to as deaf-mute, as they could not hear or speak. Because of this mom learned sign language to communicate with them.

Linda’s life was one of love and service to others.

At a very early age Mom and Dad met each other, and fell in love instantly – this was a love that would endure and grow over the 66 years of their marriage, only getting stronger and stronger.

Linda and Walt were married on June 6, 1959, living in Salt Lake City for a few years before moving to their home - way out south in what was considered the boonies at the time. A pretty red brick rambler in a new neighborhood carved out of an apple orchard. The neighborhood was full of families around the same age and was a great place to grow up.

Their children Todd, Wendie and Tarrah were all raised here and appreciated everything that was provided for them.

Mom’s gifts were subtle and might be overlooked, as she never made a big deal of all that she did. Linda was known far and wide as a fantastic cook, and had many recipes that everyone looked forward to eating at family gatherings. I’m sure everyone has a favorite, that will be missed.

The family would go camping and boating (Lake Powell was a favorite), on a regular basis and there were never any problems with food, clothing or logistics – everything just worked – this was mom taking care of it.

While working a full-time job, Linda made time for her family, friends and community. She was instrumental in creating a local Brownie troop so that the young girls in the area would have the opportunity to earn badges, go on adventures and learn life skills.

Linda, along with a couple of other women in the neighborhood, created a girls’ softball league. The league ran for a few years and consisted of 6 teams. These organizations provided my sister and other young women the chance to participate in these activities – If not for mom’s dedication to the community, this might never have happened.

Most of Linda’s professional life was spent in and running the lunchrooms of schools in the Jordan district, this included Union, Hillcrest, Jordan and Copper Hills. She prepared and delivered food and love to thousands of kids on a daily basis. It wasn’t uncommon for mom to make sure that a student, who might not have money, still got a lunch that day. That’s just who she was.

Preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Darlene Probert, sister Becke Probert, and grandson in-law, Ryan Kee.

Survived by her loving family, children, Todd (Tami) Reynolds, Wendie Reynolds, Tarrah (Dominic) Dofelmier; sisters, Susan (Lloyd) Filby, Rolayne (Lamar) Fink-Brown, Margie (Scott) Jacobson; grandchildren, Duncan (Ciarra) Reynolds, Jordan Reynolds (Bryauna Alderin), Justin Barney, Elliott (Ryan) Kee, Maxwell Dofelmier, and Audrey Dofelmier; great grandchildren, Margot Reynolds and Arizona Kee; former daughter in-law, Alison Reynolds.

Linda leaves behind a hole that can never be filled, but she left even more love and wanted everyone to know they were special and loved.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.