Linda (Preston Ottenschot) Wilson
Fort Pierce
Linda Wilson, age 71, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2015 after a valiant fight with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on April 18, 1944 in Homer, New York to Robert Preston and Betty McBurney Preston. She moved to Fort Pierce in 1976. She worked in bookkeeping/accounting in various industries through her career including the citrus and building material industries. After retirement, Linda volunteered with Main Street, Sunrise Theater, and Heath Cote Botanical Gardens. She also greatly enjoyed helping out at the Varsity Sport Shop. Linda loved spending time with her family and good friends, traveling, quilting and volunteering. She will be remembered for her sunny disposition, love of life and positive attitude.
She is survived by her two children: her son Mark Ottenschot and his wife Janette and daughter Kim Ottenschot and fiancé Bob, five grandchildren: Trevor, Jade, Mya, Tad, and Ty, Sisters: Pat Harvey and husband Jack of Cortland NY, Marty Alger and husband Dick of Cortland, NY, brothers Chuck Preston and wife Doris, Bob Preston and wife Robin of Indiana, and Bill Preston and wife Diane of California. She is predeceased by Cindy Oustad.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at Haisley Funeral Home on Thursday, September 17 at 6pm. Memorial Contributions can be made to Moffitt Cancer Center at
https://moffitt.org/
.