Linda K. (Jones) Dakin
August 23, 1937 ~ June 11, 2006
Dakin, Linda K. (Jones), 68, retired elementary teacher, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2006. Linda was a longtime member of Beth-Eden Baptist Church, where services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 15. Family will receive friends at the church starting at 9:00 A.M. She was born August 23, 1937 to parents, Clyde E. and Clarice L. (Campbell) Jones at the family home in Parsons, KS. She graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1962. Linda started her teaching career in a one-room school in Labette County in SE Kansas. After 4 years she went on to teach elementary school in Wichita for 26 years. She married Robert H. “Bob” Dakin, June 23, 1985. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Bob and her parents. Survivors: sisters, Marilyn Nilsen (John) of Leavenworth, KS and Laurel Borgia (Peter) of Sherman, IL; children, Rob Dakin (Karen) and Roger Dakin (Kathy) all of Wichita and Shelley Unruh (Jim) of Andover; 6 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; 4 nieces and 2 nephews. A memorial has been established with Beth-Eden Baptist Church Youth Education Fund 2535 Amidon Wichita, KS 67204. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Visitation with the family beginning at 9:00 A.M. Thursday, Beth-Eden Baptist Church.
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Shelley, I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking of you. Heather
I had the pleasure of working with Linda at Sim Elementary School when she was a fourth grade teacher, and I was her principal. I never knew Linda to say a harsh word to anyone and she was much beloved by her students and colleagues. Her strong faith was always so impressive to me and I used to ask myself why I couldn ‘t be more like her. My sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with you.
Memories of Linda bring comfort and joy to my heart – her love, strength, support and assurance were always ready and available for anyone in need along with her encouragement to have faith in God’s always allowing only what is best for his beloved children. I count it a most cherished blessing to have known her and to have been her friend. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of her family and friends during this time of loss. …Robin Foley
Marlyn and Laurel, My prayers, and the prayers of my mom and sister are with you. May God hold you close at this time. Love, Virginia (jones) droney
I loved Linda very much. I will miss her and all her loving ways. We taught school together, learned things together in Bible study, laughed and shared many times–good and bad. You should be very proud to have had her in your lives. I’m sorry for your loss. I wrote a poem for her on the train on my way back from Detroit. I would love to share it with you…if you’d like to read it.
We were so sorry to hear of the death of your mother, mother-in-law, & grandmother. You are in our prayers and thoughts. We were touched by your card to us at the time of Paul’s death, and wanted you to know we are thinking of you at this time.