Linda May Logan's Obituary
Linda May Logan, of Memphis, Tennessee, died peacefully with family on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis. She was 80-years-old.
Linda was born on December 14, 1942 in San Francisco, California to parents Lenuil Jay Roller and Gertrude Margaret Roller (Godfrey).
Linda lived an exuberant life where she traveled extensively with her late husband, Robert Stanley Logan, who had a 20-year career with the U.S. Navy. Shortly after Linda graduated high school, she met Robert on a blind date that was set up by his cousin, Billy. Little did they know, they would become soulmates and have two children together — Bryan and Adrienne.
The two visited countless destinations around the world during their 61 years together, including touring the United States and taking worldwide cruises. Linda’s favorite trips were to Japan, Alaska, the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Saint Helens, Durango, the desert Southwest and a glass-top train tour ride through the Canadian Rockies. She was a dedicated wife, a devoted mother and a beloved grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Calling herself an “avid rockhound,” she could identify any rock presented to her. She had her own collection of stones and petrified wood that she kept close by, which will be placed in her daughter Adrienne’s garden.
Linda earned a bachelor’s degree in Geology from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and a master’s degree in Hydrology from New Mexico State Tech. She launched her career working as a geologist for various mining operations and the Phillips Petroleum Co., which was unheard of for women.
At the time, Linda was shattering glass ceilings, unknowingly paving the way for women to pursue a promising career in STEM. Linda intensely loved her work and study as a geologist. Her passion for science and nature were defining attributes of her adult life. Whether it was touring the botanical gardens or cleaning up litter, Linda was there. She worked as a hydrologist for the State of New Mexico until her retirement in 2006.
Robert and Linda retired to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas in 2006. She was actively involved in Altrusa, a non-profit organization aimed at bettering the community. She had served as co-chair of the Communications Committee and club vice-president.
With a passion for helping children, Linda tutored for several years and delivered dictionaries to promote education in the community. Her love of conservation, education and natural resource management was evident through her volunteerism with Altrusa. Linda made sure to apply these principles to her everyday life, which are values that have been passed down to her daughter and granddaughters.
Linda is predeceased by her parents, her son Bryan and her husband, Robert. She is survived by her daughter, Adrienne Squires and son-in-law, Craig Squires, as well as daughter-in-law, Sharon Logan. They are also survived by their four adult granddaughters, Jennifer Condra, Kristina Barker, Sarah May and Kimberly Barker and four great grandchildren.
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