Linda J. Anthony, 65, passed away on Sunday, March 4,
2012 at her home in Boise, ID, surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on January 18, 1947 in Ashland,
Pennsylvania, to Harold and June (Miller) Peiffer. She graduated from Eleo High School in Myerstown,
Pennsylvania. She was married to Robert W. Anthony at God’s Missionary Church
in Lebanon, PA. on December10, 1966. They resided in Pennsylvania and in 1967
they moved to Rock Island, Illinois until 1971, and then on to Boise, Idaho, which
they called home until Linda’s death.
She was a dedicated emergency room nurse at St. Alphonsus
Regional Medical Center in Boise for 39 years. Linda was a recipient of seven
service awards during her nursing career. She also had three very special
interests, cooking, sewing and camping.
Linda was a member of Boise Bible Missionary Church where
her husband, Rev. Robert W. Anthony, is pastor.
Linda is survived by her husband Rev. Robert W. Anthony;
children, Susan Spitler (Darrell) of Annville, PA, David W. Anthony (Christina) of Horseshoe
Bend, ID, Sara Venable (Mark) of Boise, ID. She was preceded in death by her
father, Harold C. Peiffer.
A very special thanks to St. Alphonsus Emergency Room
nurses for their timeless and unconditional care of Linda while she was at
home. They volunteered many hours both night and day to be with her.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,
March 10, 2012, at Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave., Boise.
The Rev. Jess Knepper will be officiating. Music will be performed by Dr. and
Mrs. John Anthony. A private family burial service will be held today at the
Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.