Linda S. Story

Hastings resident Linda S. Story, 84, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024. 

Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 2, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. 

Linda was born March 24, 1940, in Oshkosh, NE to John and Benita (Harrington) Yates. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1958 and received her Bachelor’s degree from Kearney State College and a Master’s degree from Doane University. Linda married David Story on July 14, 1961, in Franklin, NE; he preceded her in death on February 10, 2010.

Linda was a teacher for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, P.E.O. Chapter FH and held various offices, ADK (Teacher Sorority) and held various offices, First United Methodist Church Women’s Groups, Order of the Eastern Star, Hastings Retired Teachers (HARP) where she held several offices as well, and several book clubs.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and husband, David Story.

SURVIVORS:
Daughter & Son-in-law:
    Sara “Sally” & Rick Kopke – Hastings, NE
Grandchildren: 
    Kara & John Danforth – Lincoln, NE 
    Patrick Kopke & Mia Schaaf – Blair, NE
Great-Grandchildren:
    Lillian Danforth
    Charlotte Schaaf
Sister:
    Jane Samuelson – Hamilton, MT
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Friends