Washington, Utah – Linda Schleisman, age 74, passed away on August 23, 2024, at her home in Washington, Utah. She was born on February 4, 1950, in Estherville, Iowa to Wesley and Betty Christensen. Linda was married to Robert "Bob" Schleisman on December 28, 1996, in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

Linda grew up on a farm in Estherville, Iowa with two brothers and a sister. She liked taking care of animals (especially horses). Growing up she received many blue ribbons at the county and state fair for the cookies she baked. She received an associate's degree in nursing home administration from Iowa Lakes Community College. She was a dedicated nursing home administrator for many years and enjoyed caring for people.

Linda lived in Iowa until 2010, when her and Bob moved to Washington, Utah for retirement. Linda and Bob truly enjoyed retirement in their new home state of Utah. Linda enjoyed hiking the many trails near her home. She had a gift for decorating, appreciated artwork and loved to visit the ocean. Linda was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in St. George, Utah.

Left to cherish Linda's memory are her husband, Bob; her daughter, Cindy Murra and her husband, Sebastien Allard of Long Beach, California; stepson, Mike Schleisman and his wife, Joni of Emmetsburg, Iowa; stepdaughter, Crystal DeBoer and her husband Stan of Little Rock, Iowa; step-grandchildren: Jade, Kaleb, Carter, Kane, Kasey, and Ava; siblings: Dennis Christensen and his wife Maria of Yucca Valley, California; Jack Christensen and his wife Judy of Estherville, Iowa; Kaylene Thomas of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; nieces and nephews: John, Jeff, Michelle, Michael, Cassandra, Kevin, and Miranda.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Betty Christensen.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation prior at 10:00 a.m., at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Interment will follow in the Washington City Cemetery, 300 Park View Drive, Washington, Utah.

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