Linda S. Dahl

July 19, 1958 - April 25, 2017

Linda Sue Dahl born July 19, 1958 in Portland, Oregon. She died at home April 25th due to complications from MS. She was 58. She grew up in Sherwood and graduated from Sherwood High School in 1976. Starting her career in insurance after graduation. She married Steve Dahl in 1978 and eventually settled in Sherwood, Oregon while also welcoming their first and only child Eric in 1981. She enjoyed gardening, crochet, trips to the Oregon Coast, family shopping trips, reading, and loved spending time with her many nieces and nephews and extended family. Linda had a very successful career in the insurance industry. She met many wonderful people in the insurance industry some she’s known and worked with for over 35 years. She is preceded in death by her father John Henry Meissinger, II, and her beloved beagle Barnie. She is survived by her husband Steve; son Eric, daughter-in-law Rachel; three very much adored grandchildren, Kat, MaKayla, and Jackson; mother Helen; sister Angela, and brothers, John and Mike. Linda loved her family with all her heart especially her grandchildren. She and MaKayla were incredibly close and enjoyed playing many games together including having talent shows and playing dress up. She will be deeply missed. Contributions can be made to the MS Society or St. Paul Lutheran Church of Sherwood. Services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sherwood.