Linda DuBois
February 9, 1949 ~ October 30, 2017
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Linda DuBois, 68, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Holabird, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at her home.
Funeral service were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Pastor Kippy Udehn officiating. Burial followed at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2017 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Linda was born on February 9, 1949 in Pierre to Otho and Elfriede Buchholz. Linda graduated from Highmore High School in 1967 and attended Dakota State College to study education, earning her teacher’s certificate. In June of 1969, Linda married Jerry DuBois and began teaching in the fall at the Convent Country School in Hyde County. The following year she returned to assist on the family ranch south of Holabird. In addition and for over 20 years, Linda helped her parents operate the Holabird Texaco Station, Grocery and Post Office. Over the years, Linda enjoyed having her youngest brother, Marty, spend time with them on the ranch. In 1975, they were blessed with the addition of their daughter, Sarah. Linda and her family ranched together for over 40 years. In 2010, Linda moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to her daughter’s family. Jerry continued to split time between the ranch and Sioux Falls. With her whole heart and being, Linda assisted Sarah and her family with the raising of her grandchildren.
Over the course of her life, Linda was active in the 4-H Club, Hyde County School Board, United Methodist Church, SD CattleWomen’s Association and most recently was an active parent volunteer for her grandchildren at the All-City Elementary School in Sioux Falls.
Linda enjoyed bowling, the outdoors including camping and hiking in the Black Hills, taking care of her flowers and NFL football. Above all else, Linda loved and cherished the time she spent with her family especially her five grandchildren.
Linda is survived by her spouse, Jerry DuBois of Sioux Falls; her daughter, Sarah DuBois and husband Rob Hollan and their children Quinton, Braxton, Tenley, Hughston and Wynston, all of Sioux Falls; her siblings: Doris (Gary) Knox, Roger (Diane) Buchholz, and Marty (Nyla) Buchholz; sister-in-law, Evie Reints of Huron; mother-in-law, Roberta DuBois of Highmore; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Otho and Elfriede Buchholz; and father-in-law, Wayne DuBois.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Linda's arrangements.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Linda was such an amazing person and she will be missed tremendously! Our hearts break for you
All of my Sympathy. Folks raised around Holabird are likely some of the most kind, generous and friendly there have ever been. Linda was elite in that regard even among such a group. I sure enjoyed visiting with her and will miss her kind words and her great example of how to treat those around us. Take Care, DK
Dear Jerry, How sad we are for you. Our daughter in Canton just sent us an e-mail informing us of Linda’s passing. We knew about her allergies, so assu me maybe her death was from complications of that. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda was a great person with a good sense of humor. She will definitely be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. My deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sarah, Jerry and families Joey and I are so very sorry for the loss of such a kind, loving and wonderful lady. She was a dear friend and we all will miss her so much. Sending prayers, hugs and much love to all of lyou
Thoughts and prayers for the Linda DuBois family!!!!
We are so saddened for your family and send our deepest sympathy. We pray God will hold Linda gently in His hands and bless her with eternal peace and joy. May God also bless you with His blessings of strength and comfort now and in the coming times when you dearly miss her. She was one of the most gracious ladies we have known.
Deepest sympathies for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She will so missed by all whose lives she touched but especially by Jerry, Sarah, Rob, Quinton, Braxton, Tenley, Hughston and Wynston. May the memories of her love for all of you bring you some measure of peace. God Bless all of you.
Jerry & Family, We are saddened on the sudden loss of Linda. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers in the days and months ahead. Love & Prayers, Jim, Carrie, Carson & Carly
Jerry, we were so sorry to hear your sad news. Our deepest sympathy.
Sarah, Both George and I want to express our deepest sympathies at the loss of your mother. How devastating for you and your family. I know you will miss her terribly. May God give you strength and peace to deal with your loss. We are thinking of you all…
We are so sorry to hear about Linda. She was a dear classmate, friend and neighbor for many years. She will be missed by all of the many people who’s lives she touched. May God’s peace and your special memories keep you strong in the months ahead.
My sympathies to Linda’s family. She will be missed by one and all. May your find comfort and peace in the support of your family and friends. Hugs to all. RIP beautiful classmate of ’67. You will be always in our hearts.
Sarah and family, So sorry for your loss. Hold your children close and continue to share all those wonderful things they know about their grandmother, she will forever be in your hearts and minds.
Sending prayers for comfort and mercy from God Almighty as you strive to get through this sad time. My sincere sympathy.
To the family of Linda Ann DuBois: As have so many expressed in their comments she sounds like a very beautiful person inside and out. May your memories of your precious time together along with "the God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) "who comforts us in all our trials" help you at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of the death of your wife, Jerry. My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you Comfort. Veona Prince