Memories of Linda Lee Peterson

In memory of

Linda Lee Peterson

Portland, OR

March 31, 1949 - October 11, 2022

Mar 31, 1949 - Oct 11, 2022

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Betsy Brown

Words were a business (and a pleasure) for Linda and me, but there are no words to fully describe her profound, positive impact, in my life and in the world. Gifted in so many ways, Linda was a dynamo — constantly in action, always inspiring. She was also a mentor and a best friend, there for me during some of the most challenging passages, and I know I'm not the only one who feels that way about her. Gratitude and deep love fill the empty space left by her passing. Sending condolences and comfort to all who are missing Linda as much as I am.

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Ben Peterson

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Sherie Koshover

Beautifully stated.
Collaborating with Linda, Betsy, and Ben as their client yielded marvelous outcomes,... Read more Beautifully stated.
Collaborating with Linda, Betsy, and Ben as their client yielded marvelous outcomes, and brought relationships... Read more Beautifully stated.
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Betsy Brown

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Edna Munoz

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Edna Munoz

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Laura Salazar

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Laurie Winthrop

Edna Munoz

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Karen Roemer

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Laurie Winthrop

Winthrop sibs … Linda always the best big Sis to “the twins” Winthrop sibs … Linda always the best big Sis to “the twins” Winthrop sibs … Linda always the best big Sis to “the... Read more

Laurie Winthrop

1959, Linda’s childhood home

Ben Peterson

Edna Munoz

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Christine Meier

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Laurie Winthrop

Linda, by my side and in my heart forever Linda, by my side and in my heart forever Linda, by my side and in my heart forever

Laura Salazar

She was such a beautiful soul! She was such a beautiful soul! She was such a beautiful soul!

Kit Hinrichs

Ben, and Ken,

Linda was such a strong vibrant spirit. After years of working with Linda, I found her unbridled enthusiasm, intelligence and warmth contagious to everyone who worked with her. UC Riverside, Royal Viking Line, Stanford University, the San Francisco Symphony, USC Law and UCSF were all recipients of her many talents. She didn't just make a project or campaign better, she enlightened our culture with her creative magic.

See brought the best out of everyone she worked with, I know she made me a better, more thoughtful designer.

Our condolences for your loss. She will be missed.

Warm regards, Kit

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Laura Salazar

Ben Peterson

1949, California

Baby Linda and her dad.

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Elizabeth Smith

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Edna Munoz

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Ben Peterson

2019, Mexico

In 2019, my family went on a cruise to Mexico over the holidays. This picture is from a day we were in port (can't remember which stop), and I took my mama to lunch, just the two of us. We didn't talk too much because she had already lost a lot of her ability to follow conversations and summon her vocabulary. We mostly sat together, held hands, and enjoyed each other's company. I loved being a source of simple joy for my mom when so much around her had become stressful and confusing. I didn't need her to do anything while we were together in these last few years. We could just be.

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casey sasner

Ben, this is so beautiful-- you were always a source of joy for her but how extraordinary that you were able... Read more Ben, this is so beautiful-- you were always a source of joy for her but how extraordinary that you were able to adapt to a different... Read more Ben, this is so beautiful-- you were always a source... Read more

Ariane Halac Bourgeois

Linda was such a wonderful lady! I had the privilege to meet her through her dear sister Laurie and shared an unforgettable trip to Istanbul with her dear Ken and our friend Nena. She was smart, quick, funny and above all a really great human being.

My condoléances to her family an Rest In Peace Linda

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Ben Peterson

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Laurie Winthrop

Ariane, I'm so thankful you and Linda were able to meet. Thanks to you, we all had the most memorable time... Read more Ariane, I'm so thankful you and Linda were able to meet. Thanks to you, we all had the most memorable time together in Istanbul.... Read more Ariane, I'm so thankful you and Linda were able to ... Read more

Nan Keeton

Linda was a wonderful teacher in the practical magic available in our lives. It was a gift to know her.

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Ben Peterson

Laura Salazar

Elizabeth Smith

Linda was such an inspiration to me -- an incredible mentor, and an all-around badass of a mensch. I always said she was who I wanted to be when I grew up.

Her life, work and spirit touched multitudes of people, and yet, I always felt so special and at the center of her universe when we were together. Sending love to all who knew her.

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