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Linda Doty Obituary
Linda was a native of Boulder, but she was raised in northern California, where her family moved when she was 2. The family returned to Colorado several years later, and Linda attended Coronado High School and graduated from Manitou High School. She began college in Fort Collins, then transferred to the University of California at San Diego, where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in economics. Linda earned her master's degree in political science at the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Linda lived on the west side of Colorado Springs for at least the last 20 years with her partner, Ron, and numerous beloved cats that they rescued over the years.
Linda was a wordsmith and stickler for grammar, and she began working for newspapers at the Ventura County Star. She also worked as a copy editor at The Gazette for 17 years, and most recently worked for HDR Engineering. Her hobbies were reading, billiards, and cats.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents.
There will be a viewing tomorrow, Friday, at 1 p.m. at Chapel of Memories, 829 South Hancock Avenue. No service is planned.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Linda's great love for cats, please support Happy Cats Haven, 1412 South 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Linda Doty
Tess
June 15, 2016
Linda was a fiercely unique woman. She was sharp and informed and passionately opinionated. She was a hawk for linguistics and grammar; she'd be able to walk you through the logic behind any edit she made (and she'd probably give me a lesson about that semicolon). She loved German industrial metal band Rammstein and talked so dearly about her cats. I'm so grateful for the time I had with Linda. We lost a beautiful soul.
Kristina Rounsborg
June 10, 2016
Linda you will always be in our hearts and on our mind. You will forever be missed .. The family will keep you in there hearts.
Kristina Rounsborg
June 10, 2016
Linda was a wonderful lady I didn't have her in my life long. The time I've known her and spent time we had a great time visiting on mother's day her and Ron we here she has a heart of gold. My heart and my thoughts are with Ron and family... You will be missed. Prayers .. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Deborah LaBarr
June 10, 2016
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Linda's passing. I always enjoyed talking with her, about work, cats, or life in general. Her sense of humor was such a treat. It was easy to tell that she was a very caring person, one that I feel blessed just to have known.
Maureen Paz de Araujo
June 10, 2016
Linda was an incredible professional and a compassionate individual. She made a difference for the better in everything she touched.
Danelle
June 9, 2016
There are so many things I admired about Linda. Her love of language, her unwavering commitment to get things right, her constant interest in learning, her willingness to teach others (even though she told me on multiple occasions that she didn't believe she was a good teacher), her laughter and wit, her compassion for others and animals. She will be missed.
Rhonda Van Pelt
June 9, 2016
She was a great colleague at the Gazette and a wonderful fellow cat lover.
Paul
June 9, 2016
Linda will be missed. I have wished to have gotten to know her better. Her editing skill and insight made me look good and I appreciate her for that. My condolences to her friends and family.
June 9, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She made our office a better place, and she is truly missed. - Liz.
Pam Northen
June 9, 2016
Linda's passing is a great loss. She poured herself into everything she did with a wry humor that never failed to make me smile. My condolences to her friends and family and prayers for comfort.
Linda Doty
June 9, 2016
June 9, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Linda's family. Linda was a great person and was a pleasure to work with. Her little jokes before going to lunch everyday made me laugh. Stacey
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