Linda K. Greenfield

HASTINGS - Linda K. Greenfield, age 72, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on May 21, 2019.

Linda was born on September 5, 1946 in Hudson, MI, the only child of Jim and Virginia Jensen. On August 14, 1965 she married the love of her life, Ken Greenfield. In 1966 she fell in love again, with the arrival of her son, Brandon.

Growing up, Linda spent years in dance classes and performed many types of dance. She had fond memories of the years she spent at the Hastings Airport when her father was the manager. She looked forward to the annual Dawn Patrol when small planes would fly in from surrounding areas. A graduate of Hastings High School, Linda worked several years as a waitress at Pleasant Point Restaurant. She went on to work for the Hastings Area Schools as a bus driver for 28 years. She took great pride in her years driving students to school, sporting events and field trips. Linda had many hobbies including gardening, all types of crafting, outdoor sports, competitive archery, decorating, bird watching along with being a Tigers and NASCAR fan. She loved to travel and took many vacations with Ken including adventures to Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Churchill, Canada to see polar bears in the wild. Her favorite trips included anywhere there was a sunny beach. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family and she relished in being Grandma Linda to her grandsons, Lucas and Cole.

In her early 60's Linda experienced a stroke that changed many things in her life but she continued to face life and its challenges. Ken, her constant companion and caregiver, made sure she had access to all the things she loved; her family, friends, the great outdoors, outings and most of all, comfort. When words escaped her, her legendary variety of facial expressions said it all. Her lasting example of compassion, acceptance and perseverance will live on.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Virginia Jensen and her beloved in-laws, Pat and Mauri Greenfield. She is survived by her husband, Ken; her son, Brandon (Tiffany) Greenfield of Hastings; Grandsons Lucas and Cole; Aunt and Uncle, Norma and Clare Root of Morenci, MI; Brother in law, Gene (Sandy) Greenfield and sister in law, Jody (Stan) Stockham; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by dear friends, Larry, Peggy and Frankie Taylor and Missy Baker, who rode her bus as a child and built a relationship over the years, never forgetting to call "Mrs. Greenfield" on her birthday and Christmas.

The super heroes in Linda's life, were the physical therapists, nurses, doctors and medical staff who treated her with respect and compassion year after year. The staff at Spectrum Health Pennock brought peace and comfort to Linda and her family during her final journey, for which they are forever grateful.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested donations be made in honor of Linda to The Barry Community Foundation to either the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Fund or the Thornapple Manor Fund (  https://www.barrycf.org/giving-center/  ) 231 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058.

Visitation will be Wednesday morning, May 29, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.