Linda Becht

Hastings resident, Linda Ann Becht, 61, of 718 South Bellevue, died Monday, March 9, 2009 at her home.

Services will be Friday, March 13, 2009; 1:30 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel with Rev. Dr. Judith Allen officiating. Burial will be Friday, March 13, 2009; 4:00 P.M. in Blue Valley Cemetery, Ayr, Nebraska. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 11, 2009; 5:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M., Thursday, March 12, 2009; 9:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. and Friday, March 13, 2009; 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Mary Lanning Hospice or Heartland Pet Connection.

Linda was born July 14, 1947 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Marvin E. & Ruth B. (Muller) Lyngstad. The family moved to Hastings, Nebraska when she was 5 years old. She attended Hastings Public Schools and married George Becht. They later divorced. Linda moved to Briggsdale, Colorado and lived on a ranch with her soul mate, Fred Will, for 34 years. She loved animals of all kinds, gardening and children. She was a caregiver to many people for years. Due to health problems, she moved back to Hastings into the house her parents left her after they passed away. She often returned to her home in Colorado for a week off & on. Linda loved her pets and was able to bring to Hastings, 2 of her dogs & her cat. Living in the country, many pets were dropped off over the years, where Fred & Linda gave them a home. Linda has many nieces & nephews in Nebraska & Colorado that she loved very much. Her 'Haney' girls, Kathy, Karen, Nancy & Christy, called her their 'Mommie Lynie'. They were her daughters in so many ways.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Ruth Ann and a baby boy Becht.

Survivors include:
Soul Mate: Fred Will - Briggsdale, CO
Sisters & Brothers-in-law: Myrtle 'Mae' & Charles Haney - Ayr, NE
Betty & Wayne Adams - Superior, NE
LouAnn & Gary Bunde - Hastings, NE
Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Melvin & Joann Lyngstad - Grand Island, NE
Jerry & Monica Lyngstad - Hastings, NE
Numerous Nieces & Nephew