Linda M. McDowell, age 72, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Florence (William) Antor; and brother, Marvin (Jean) Host. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Martin; her sisters, Eleanor (Kenneth) Estes and Erma Armock; brother, Kyle (Brinda) Host; stepson, Martin (Sarah) McDowell; stepdaughter, Melissa (Douglas) Morss; and stepdaughter, Brenda (Roy) Kenyon. Linda attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and graduated from West Catholic High School, Class of 1966. She went on to have a successful career working as a produce manager for Eberhard's Grocery, now Spartan Stores, until her retirement. Linda found great joy in flower gardening, crafting and cooking; she will always be remembered for her pasta salads, popcorn balls, fudge and Christmas baking. Her other great joy was spending time babysitting her grandnieces. A faithful Catholic all her life, Linda was a devoted parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she received all of her sacraments. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1200 Alpine Church Road NW, Comstock Park, on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., with con-celebrants Rev. Fr. Thomas G. Simons and Rev. Fr. Dick Host presiding. Internment will take place at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Holy Trinity Catholic Church or requesting that a Mass be offered in her name.
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