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Linda's legacy
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Linda Canaday worked side-by-side with her husband, 2008-09 International President Don, promoting Kiwanis and building new clubs.
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Friday, July 4, 2008, was Don
and Linda Canaday’s 27th
anniversary. They spent that
morning in their quiet suburban
home posing for a few of
the photos that appear in this
issue of Kiwanis magazine.
Linda was baking brownies
and cookies, which would
be delivered to the Kiwanis
International Office where
they would be consumed by
Key Club members passing
through Indianapolis on their
way to their 65th Annual International Convention
in Denver, Colorado. She
and Don talked about their
upcoming trips to Alaska,
New Zealand, and Australia.
But first, Linda was scheduled
for surgery Tuesday, July 8.
The surgery went well and
travel plans proceeded, but
complications developed and
Linda passed away July 16.
“Linda was the most incredible
woman I have ever
known,” Don said of his First
Lady. “Her unparalleled commitment
to caring and service
were an inspiration to
everyone who knew her.”
Linda was a teacher and,
along with her husband,
associated with Kiwanis for
many years. In recognition
of the couple’s service to
the organization, the Kiwanis
International Foundation has
established a scholarship
fund to honor Linda.
“Through this tribute,” Don
said, “her love of children,
shown through her teaching
and her committed and
caring compassion for children
through Kiwanis, will
live on.”
To donate, please send a
check or money order to The
Linda Canaday Scholarship
Fund, care of the Kiwanis
International Foundation,
3636 Woodview Trace,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268.
For information, call 800-549-2647 (US and Canada) or
317-875-8755 (worldwide). |
