Linda Kay Koch
May 15, 1947 ~ November 19, 2022
Linda Kay (Garber) Koch, 75, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas. Born May 15, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas to Russell and Raydean Garber. She was a 1965 graduate of Wichita North High School. Linda married Rexford L. Koch in 1966. She was best known as a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Following her retirement from Bombardier Learjet after 27 years of service, Linda could be found working in her yard, spending time with her family or antiquing with her sisters. Preceded in death by her father Russell, husband Rex and daughter Lisa Haas. Survived by mother, Raydean; sisters, Sharon Milburn and Kathy Wood (Mark); son, Robert (Nichole); grandchildren, Jessica Armitage (Zack), Brian Haas, Jonathan Haas and McKenzie Koch; and eleven great-grandchildren. Graveside service, 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Maize Park Cemetery. A memorial has been established with: Alzheimer’s Association, Central & Western Kansas, 1820 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67214. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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I worked with Linda for several years in Accounts Payable. She was a great mentor to me. I had a lot great memories with her especially searching for beanie babies at lunch.
I remember her love of garage salting too. She was a very kind person and will be missed.
As cousins we saw each other at our grandparents home in Argonia. Linda would play with me as Lloyd, Steve and Sharon were older and had other interests. Later Kathy and Carol came along to complete the group. I have pictures of us dressed for Easter Sunday before grandma marched us off to church. Great memories of those years.
Donna said it well. We remember the family reunions and visiting the Garber grandparents.
Linda was one of the first people to befriend me when I moved to Wichita in 1955. We were in 3rd, & 4th grade together at Dodge. We used to see each other along with Sharon at garage and estate sales. She was always nice to me as long as I can remember. She will be missed. Ron Bogard