Linda Ruth “Tiny” Hansen-Motz age 58 of Stockton, CA after a short and courageous battle with cancer passed away at home surrounded by her family.Linda was born in Lodi, July 21, 1957 to R. E. “Chick” and Dian Hansen. Linda and Gary Motz were married July 22, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada in the company of family and friends. Employed for the last 30 years by General Mills and a member of BCTGM Local 59G was not Linda’s only acomplishment’s.
She had owned and operated Chaps Restaurant and Bar on Cherokee Lane, was a longtime favorite bartender at Ollie’s, and worked at Flame Liquor’s . As a young lady Linda showed and enjoyed being a champion barrel racer, having a love for horses. During her marriage to Gary the two spent many fun and endless hours searching for their favorite antiques. Camping at the ocean Linda’s favorite spot was Wrights Beach near Bodega Bay. Most recently Gary and Linda docked their boat and RV at Ryer Island where Linda learned to fish, navigate the boat, and made many new friends. She had a green thumb for plants and her love for all animals, especially dogs was never ending. Linda was “that person” who could and would fix/repair or build any project before her. Having an out going personality and warm heart leaving only friends behind.
Survivors include husband Gary Motz of Stockton, grandson Gottleib “Gotti” Motz of Cottonwood, CA, sister Carla Brock of Stockton, sister Gail (Randy) Wilson of Hayden Lake, ID, father- in -law Roy Motz , and brother-in-law Ronald Motz both of Stockton, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Chick and Dian Hansen and sister Jean Hansen and mother-in-law Ellen Motz.
Donations in Linda’s memory can be made to Hospice of San Joaquin County or “PALS” of Lodi.
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VISITATION
A Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICES
A Service will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.
Please join us to share memories and stories in a Celebration of Life at the Lodi Eagles Hall on Lockeford Street.