On the morning of Nov. 13th 2022, Linda Hodder Labbe passed away after a hard-fought year with brain cancer. She passed away at home with her husband, daughters, brother, and sister with her.
Linda was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on September 23, 1963. She was one of three triplets, two girls and one boy, born to Eugene and Helen Hodder of Farson, Wyoming that day.
Linda grew up on the family ranch in Farson. She lived and learned the ranching and farming life with her triplet siblings and older sister and two older brothers. They raised chickens and cattle and farmed the land.
After finishing high school in Farson, Linda went on to college in Casper, Wyoming and Tampa, Florida, graduating in 1989 with a degree in Botany. After residing for approximately ten years in Florida and a short time in Idaho Linda ended up back in Farson where, shortly thereafter she met Stan Labbe. Stan and Linda were married in February of 1999 and resided in Farson until 2004 at which time they moved to Lander, WY. In 2010 Stan, Linda, and their two daughters Michelle and Christa moved to Deer Lodge MT where they resided until Linda’s passing.
Linda embraced Deer Lodge and became ingrained in the community. She joined the Deer Lodge art club early on and was a member until her passing. She also worked as a teacher’s aide at the OD Speer grade school in Deer Lodge. Linda spent the last few years of her life working at the Browsing Bison book store in Deer Lodge and very much enjoyed her work there, helping and visiting with customers.
Linda enjoyed camping and could endure husband Stan’s long outings in the woods-searching for fishing holes, wildlife or berries. She loved walking her dogs, (which she always had at least one of), and going on birthday trips with her triplet sister Laura and niece Melissa. She liked a good puzzle and enjoyed reading, which went well with her job at the book store. She was a talented artist and painted many beautiful pieces, whether it be on a wood plank, saw blade, canvas or greeting card. She could produce the most beautiful outdoor scenes. She also enjoyed visiting with friends and family. She was a beloved wife, sister and mother and was an endearing “mom” to her daughter’s friends, as well. Linda’s daughters would talk about how their friends thought that she gave the best advice and hugs and felt like this really says a lot about how she lived and was influential.
Linda was strong in her faith and enjoyed being a member of her church. She was devoted to the teachings of the bible and seriously pursued her relationship with God until the end.
Linda was preceded in death by her two brothers Mark and Les, also her father Eugene, mother Helen, brother in-law Dean Snyder, nephew Warren Hodder and several beloved dogs and cats.
Linda is survived by her husband Stan, daughters Michelle and Christa, all of Deer Lodge; Brother Jim Hodder of Farson; Sisters Laura (Kevin) Sloan of Eden, WY and Debbie Snyder of Rock Springs, WY, many nieces and nephews and her canine companion Sophie.
Memorial Service
Abundant Life Fellowship Church
Butte, Montana
Saturday, December 3, 2022
11:00am
Officiating
Pastor Tim Moslander
Eulogy: Jim Hodder
Reading: MaryLou Hankel
Music
I Can Only Imagine
When I Get Where I’m Going
You are invited to join the family in the church basement for lunch immediately following the service.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Linda.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Linda and her family.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday December 3, 2022
Abundant Life Fellowship Church
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday December 3, 2022
Abundant Life Fellowship Church
Butte, Montana 59701
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