Linda Joy Updyke
February 21, 1948 - November 16, 2017
Linda Carlson Updyke passed away quietly in her sleep with her loving husband by her side on November 16, 2017. She was born in Salt Lake City, UT on February 21, 1948 to John Albert and Joy Irene Carlson. She was married for close to 50 years to her life-long love and partner, Daniel E. "Sandy" Updyke.
Linda was intensely family oriented, working diligently for 30 years to raise her four boys, while also dutifully caring for her elderly mother. She was a great collector of fabrics, florals, botanicals, and other objects of interest gathered from her travels. She enjoyed shopping, bowling, shopping, golf, shopping, drives in the country, and was forever delivering creative packages to her grandchildren, never missing a birthday or holiday.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jim Carlson. She is survived by her devoted husband; her four sons Chad (Justine), Chris, Cory (Michele), Cody; her four grandchildren Oliver, Solvi, Kai, and Lila; her brother Steve (Debbie); and sister-in-law Jerrie.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E. SLC, UT. Guests are encouraged to use the entrance on the north side of the building. The family would like to thank all those who were so supportive during her lengthy 6-year battle with cancer.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in her name may be made to The American Cancer Society (cancer.org) or to The Ronald McDonald House (rmhc.org).
In Loving Memory
I have so many fun memories of Aunt Linda, one in particular when she cranked up the car radio for Chris and I so we could air-drum to "Born In The USA". I forget where exactly we were going but I'm pretty sure it was somewhere fun, like a park, recreation center OR shopping. I love you all.
Johnny Carlson
West Valley City, Ut
My thoughts and heart goes out to you during this time. My memories are very fond of Linda at your tenure at J.J. Design. I have alot of special memories of the times we shared. I am here if you need me. Sincerely - Carol Johnson
Carol Johnson
West Jordan, UT
To the family of Linda, my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As you cope with your loss, may you be comforted by the "Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort" (2 Cor 1:3) that one day, "all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." (John 5:28, 29) May these promises from our Heavenly Father give you comfort now and real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy.
Mary
nan, nan
She was always like a Mom to me.so much of who I am today is because of her influence . I'm having surgery on the 27th but hope that I can make the services. Chris please contact me 801-949-0808
Lynn Peterson
Taylorsville, Ut
Condolences to Linda's Family We worked together at JoAnn's for a few years, and we shared many happy times working and shopping and meeting together for lunch Will miss you, JoAnn
JoAnn Mecham
SLC, UT
I met Linda Joy Carlson in the 5th grade at Jackson Elementary. Always the new kid in school people were not eager to welcome the new student. Linda did. We were close friends until we moved again during the year. We met again in Jr High and picked up our friendship. We moved again. after 9th grade. I was in the sugarhouse area and Linda was on the west side. As we always did in the past we figured where "half way" was....and walked to see each other. We moved again and we were together all through High School. Linda was such a character..always making me laugh. She made such an imprint in who I am today. I have so many stories to tell as all those who got to be with her. My deepest sympathy for her 5 guys, family and all the rest of us who knew and loved her. I'm right behind you Lin. Meet me half way K?
Lynda jenson
south jordan, UT