On July 25, 2017, Linda Kowalczykowski, 66, a 26-year resident of Davis, CA passed away peacefully in her home of natural causes. She moved to Davis from Evanston, IL, having also lived in in Eugene, OR. Linda was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and attended St. John's University completing a Bachelor's degree in sociology. During her career, she worked in information services, as a nursery school teacher, and finally as a property manager to help her ailing mother. Linda was passionate about wildlife and animal welfare, enjoyed sailing and skiing, and was an accomplished cook. She was a member of the Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club, and Wilderness Society.
Linda is survived by her husband of 44 years, Stephen Kowalczykowski, and her son, Keith, a graduate of Davis High School ('03) and UC San Diego ('07). She was a kind and gentle person, who made people laugh. Linda had a great love for her family and pets, and showed compassion towards all of her friends. She is an irreplaceable part of many lives, and will be missed deeply.
The funeral is on Thursday, August 3. There will be public visitation with the family starting at 9:00 AM at Smith Funeral Home at 116 D Street, Davis, CA 95616. At 10:00, there will be short tributes, funny stories, and recollections about Linda by friends and family. Burial will be at 11:00 at the Davis Cemetery, and will be limited to family and close friends.
As an alternative to flowers, contributions in Linda's memory can be sent to the Susan B. Komen Foundation, American Cancer Society, National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, or any animal welfare group. An online guestbook is available at www.smith-funerals.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday, August 3, 2017
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Smith Funeral Home - Davis
116 D Street
Davis, CA 95616
Funeral
Thursday, August 3, 2017
10:00 AM
Smith Funeral Home - Davis
116 D Street
Davis, CA 95616
Cemetery Details
Location
Davis Cemetery
820 Pole Line Road
Davis, CA 95618