Linda G. Leist
October 24, 1947 - December 22, 2016
Linda Gail Rhinevault Leist, 69, of Carlton OR. died Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Linda was born October 24, 1947 in Grants Pass, Oregon. After graduating high school, Linda worked in an accounting firm. She married Leonard Hing, in 1969, became a mother in 1972 & again in 1978. She divorced in 1980. She went back to work for Tigard Justice Courts for a short period of time. Linda remarried in 1990 to Tom Leist. Linda is predeceased by her parents Mary Louise & “Scotty” Elvin Rhinevault. Linda is survived by her loving husband Tom of 26 years, two sons Chad and Brad, brother Marc, Gary, Bob, Tommy and sister Barbara. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren Devyn, Jennifer, Madison and Thomas. She enjoyed going on motorcycle trips with Tom, fishing with her son Chad, the Rhinevault family reunion, her high school monthly dinner gathering, gardening, playing bingo, the casino and cooking family recipes with her brother Marc. She purchased her dream car, a T-bird. She loved driving her T-bird and eating lunch in it with her grandson Devyn, who was the only person allowed to eat in it. She loved being a caregiver to her two granddaughters, Jennifer and Madison. She loved having what she called “her cuddle time” with baby Thomas. Most of all, Linda loved spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Linda Gail Rhinevault Leist, 69, of Carlton OR. died Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Linda was born October 24, 1947 in Grants Pass, Oregon. After graduating high school, Linda worked in an accounting firm. She... View Obituary & Service Information