Linda J Weidenkopf
October 19, 1934 ~ September 14, 2021 (age 86) 86 Years Old
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Linda Johnson Weidenkopf was born on October 19, 1934 to Seymour Lindsey Johnson and Margaret Foltz Johnson in Baltimore, MD. She was one of two children and was predeceased by her brother Stanford Johnson of Charlotte, NC. After attending Winthrop College, Linda moved to Tampa, FL where she met her late husband, Roger Owen Weidenkopf. They eloped to Nassau, Bahamas in 1957, and were married for fifty-three years. Linda passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Fort Myers after a bout with pneumonia, she was 86 years old.
Linda has been a resident of Fort Myers, FL since 1963. She briefly worked at Fort Myers High School, and enjoyed the Fort Myers community including the swimming pool by Fort Myers Country Club, and the Fort Myers Yacht Club, where she formed many life long friendships. She also enjoyed tennis at the Fort Myers Racquet Club, where even more friendships were formed. Later, she and Roger were members of Cypress Lake Country Club, Fiddlesticks, and The Forest Country Club were they resided since 1985. Her recent interest included her investment club, Capital Investors, and Town and Gown.
Linda is survived by her two daughters, Heidi Weidenkopf Law, and Susan Weidenkopf Watts, and their husbands Thomas S. Law, and James “Donnie” Watts. She is also survived by her two granddaughters Lindsey Margaret Law, and Erin Marie Law, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY.
Linda had a precise and determined soul and was loved by many in our community. She was dedicated to her daughters and granddaughters and had a very compassionate and generous spirit. To the end, her mind was strong and still precise, but her physical health could not keep pace. She will be missed by her family and friends.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Golisano Children’s Hospital, care of Lee Health Foundation, 9800 South Healthpark Drive, Suite 405, Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 343-6950.
No service has been planned at this time.
Linda has been a resident of Fort Myers, FL since 1963. She briefly worked at Fort Myers High School, and enjoyed the Fort Myers community including the swimming pool by Fort Myers Country Club, and the Fort Myers Yacht Club, where she formed many life long friendships. She also enjoyed tennis at the Fort Myers Racquet Club, where even more friendships were formed. Later, she and Roger were members of Cypress Lake Country Club, Fiddlesticks, and The Forest Country Club were they resided since 1985. Her recent interest included her investment club, Capital Investors, and Town and Gown.
Linda is survived by her two daughters, Heidi Weidenkopf Law, and Susan Weidenkopf Watts, and their husbands Thomas S. Law, and James “Donnie” Watts. She is also survived by her two granddaughters Lindsey Margaret Law, and Erin Marie Law, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY.
Linda had a precise and determined soul and was loved by many in our community. She was dedicated to her daughters and granddaughters and had a very compassionate and generous spirit. To the end, her mind was strong and still precise, but her physical health could not keep pace. She will be missed by her family and friends.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Golisano Children’s Hospital, care of Lee Health Foundation, 9800 South Healthpark Drive, Suite 405, Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 343-6950.
No service has been planned at this time.
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