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Linda Marlane Bethea, 67, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Omak, Washington. Born Wednesday, October 19th, 1955, to James H. and Waunell Bethea in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Linda graduated from high school in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Coulee Dam, Washington, Linda retired from the Bureau of Reclamation at Grand Coulee Dam where she worked in the Clerical Department. For relaxation, Linda enjoyed reading and watching television.

Preceded in death by both of her parents and her sister, Yvonne Frier; Linda is survived by her brother James E. Bethea, his wife Gayle, and several nephews and nieces, including Ben Frier and Monica Wadatz.

On Friday, March 10, 2023, the following services for Linda will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 806 Spruce Street, Coulee Dam, Washington 99116: Noon Visitation in the Relief Society Room and 1 p.m. Funeral Services in the Chapel.

Linda will then be laid to rest with grave dedication, next to her mother and sister at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee, Washington

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.stratefuneral.com for Linda's family. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, WA is caring for her family.