Lynda Kathleen Roehl died on July 18, 2015, at her home in Eunice, Mo., from the effects of cancer. She was 61 years old, born in Buffalo, N.Y., daughter of John and Ann Burd.
She was preceded in death by her father; her sister, Patty Collins; and brother, Tom Burd.
She is survived by her husband, Tim Roehl, of the home; daughter, Dawn Braiser and husband, Jeff, Pomona, Mo.; daughter, Sharan Gruendler and husband, Matt, St. Louis, Mo.: grandchildren, Miranda and Jeffrey Brasier, Katie and Zack Gruendler; mother, Ann Burd of Willow Springs; sisters, Cindy (Garry) Breidt of Willow Springs, Paula Simandl, Willow Springs, Donna (Randy) Balch, Barling, Ark.: brothers, John (Judy) Burd, Gaithersberg, Mass., Robert (Janelle) Burd, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Also a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and outlaws. She had a host of supportive friends and family.
Lynda served the seven-county Solid Waste District for over 20 years as the district coordinator planner. She was instrumental in establishing and sustaining recycling programs and solid waste services in all seven counties. She received an international award for her innovational Household Hazardous Waste Program, and a lifetime achievement award from Missouri Recycling Association.
Lynda enjoyed traveling with her husband, Tim, and visited all 50 states and seven provinces. Her family always came first, her favorite role was Grandma.
Lynda’s last days were filled with a profound sense of gratitude for the exceptional life she had. Somehow she always got just what she needed just when she needed it.
“I had the chance to know you and to love you all. How much more blessed could I be?”
Memorial services will be 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Pomona Christian Church in Pomona, Mo., with Rev. Jeremiah Woodring officiating and Donna Utter, Master of Ceremonies. Memorials can be made to Lynda Roehl Memorial Trust. Services under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net.
