Linda passed away on 2/25/23 at the age of 78 surrounded by her family after suffering a stroke on 2/14/23.

Linda, with her entrepreneurial spirit started, and was involved with, multiple businesses. She and her first husband opened Metamorphosis Leathers (Pike Place Market), which her daughter still co-owns. She also began Mop Squad, a cleaning company. Most recently, she owned a successful online business. While Linda was truly best being her own boss, she also worked as the assistant to the UW Dean of Medicine and as a parts procurer for Boeing.

Her great passions in life were her family, friends, traveling, and photography. She was a very loving, strong and independent person, and never afraid to speak her mind.

Linda was born in Seattle, WA to Leo and Paula Bartels. She graduated from Chief Sealth HS (1962) and UW (1983).

She is survived by her husband John Zuar, son Geoffrey Crew, daughter Deanna "Tinker" Lunder (Todd), sister Nadine Cervantes (Juan), her brothers Larry (Karen) and Steve (Karen). She also had many loving nieces and nephews, including (Alicia, Ricardo, Kayla, Jake, Chloe).

Linda was a unique and beautiful woman. She will be dearly missed.

Donations can be made to American Red Cross.