Obituary: Linda Ann Wheeler, The Dalles

Linda Ann Wheeler was born July 1, 1953. She was born in Sanger California to Robert and Jane Cosgrave.

Linda grew up in Fresno California on the family fruit farm. Attended Northwest Christian College in Eugene Oregon, where she received a Bachelors degree in Christian Education.

She raised her 3 daughters with husband Stan Ashbrook in Dufur Oregon. She later moved to The Dalles in 2012. Linda married Grant Wheeler in 2018 and moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Grant and Linda returned to The Dalles in October of 2022 following retirement.

Linda worked with youth at Turner Christian Church and later The Dalles Christian Church. Homemaker while her girls were growing up. Taught preschool in Dufur and later at Head start in The Dalles. Linda attended First Christian Churches in Sanger California, Turner Oregon, Dufur Oregon and The Dalles Oregon. She later attended Golden Isles Christian Church in Brunswick Georgia and Creekside Christian Church in Jacksonville Florida.

Linda is survived by her Husband Grant Wheeler, Daughters - Julie Ashbrook Deering (Todd), Deanna Sudan (Loren), Andrea Vannata (Louis). Step-Sons, Clifford Wheeler, Caleb Wheeler, Clayton Wheeler. Grandchildren- Daxon Deering, Aira Deering, Leo Sudan, Ella Sudan, Allie Sudan, Brooks Vannata, and Callan Vannata and Alexander Wheeler. Sister Sue Buchholz. And preceded in death by Parents- Robert and Jane Cosgrave.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 18th at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church in The Dalles.

Donations can be made in Linda's name to First Christian Church in The Dalles, Oregon or to Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp- 5195 Winema Road. Cloverdale, OR 97112. 503-392-3362