Linda Diane (Keller) Olson was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and lived her life in Arizona. Residing her early years in Holbrook and later years in Winslow. Linda graduated from Winslow High School in 1972. She was active in state champion gymnastics and started the MatMaids organization.
Linda worked various jobs in Winslow, but had long tenure with Santa Fe Railroad, including being among the first group of females hired and the only one to be a switchman, brakeman, conductor and get her engineer’s license. She was an avid cyclist and enjoyed competitive racing. She loved to play pool and was in many local and virtual tournaments. An avid reader, Linda had many friends at the public library. She had many friends in Northern Arizona that will always remember her vibrant smile, sparkling eyes and vivacious personality.
Linda is preceded in death by her daughter, Jaala Higginson; son, Sandon Higginson; father, Herbert Keller; mother, Mable Roe; maternal grandparents, Magnus “Mike” Arnfinson and Delamon Bourque; brother, Freddie Lee Newton; and grandparents, Roy and Thelma Caviness.
Linda leaves behind her beloved husband, Eric Olson; daughter, Ronda Crabbe (Jeff); grandchildren, Taylor MacFall, Alana MacFall, Maddi Crabbe, Declan Crabbe and Brendon Vollin. She also left sisters, Susan Keller Lynch (Patrick), Lora Roe (Jen), Cheryl Gardner (George), nephew, Michael Roe and nieces, Aubrey Murray and Caitlin Lynch. Linda is also survived by her mother-in-law, Margaret Olson; sisters-in-law, Carol Pelton (Mike) and Robin Jones (Ed) and brother-inlaw, Christopher Olson.
Linda and Eric were married Nov. 29, 1996, at a rare marriage ceremony in Meteor City. They were only the third couple to get married at the now closed Meteor City trading post, 27 years ago. Linda loved many and was loved by many more, she will be immensely missed. Until we meet again…
Greer’s Mortuary handled the arrangements.
