Linda Ann Engelhardt, 85 passed away on October 25, 2023, in Lompoc, CA.

Born to Charles Alfred Banks and Nola Madge Banks on August 10, 1938, in Wellington, Kansas. Her family moved to Clovis, New Mexico when she was young. In 1956 she graduated from Clovis High School.

In 1958 she married Thomas Engelhardt where she traveled the United States with him during his Air Force career. Making Lompoc her home in 1970, she was active in many organizations.

In 1979 Linda graduated from Allan Hancock Junior College celebrating with her the year her son Peter graduated from Lompoc High School.

Anything you ever wanted to know about the Golden Girls, Linda was quick to let you know. You could always find her reading a book about the T.V. show or watching it on T.V.  If you ever wanted to find a Mickey Mouse, her house was full of them that made her smile.

Linda is survived by her son Peter (Dawn), of Stockton, CA daughter MariAnna (Don) of Preston CT grandchildren Cameron, Brad and Rhiannon, brother Keith Banks of AK. Also, many loving friends.

She is predeceased in death by her husband Thomas, son Paul, and brother Jack Banks.

Graveside services will be held at Lompoc Cemetery on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lompoc Valley Fallen Warriors Memorial Project, P.O. Box 656, Lompoc, California 93438.