Lynda Overson

Lynda Marie Overson passed away on April 25th after a brief illness. She was born in Mankato MN to parents Elois and Leverne Overson on June 7, 1951. She was the youngest of 6 siblings that included 5 brothers. Lynda graduated from St. James High School in 1969 as well as from Mankato State University in 1975. After spending her early years in the Midwest, she relocated to the Phoenix AZ metro area over 40 years ago. In AZ she enjoyed a varied career as both a retail owner and manager, as well as working several years for Abrazo Health Services. Lynda made numerous friends and acquaintances over the years who will miss her fun-loving personality and ability to strike up friendships wherever she went. She will be remembered as a diehard MN Vikings fan and avid golfing enthusiast. Lynda also enjoyed travel, backpacking in Europe after college as well as river-boating on the Rhine river in Germany and making trips to Hawaii with family and friends. In later years Lynda retired in order to become a full-time and devoted caretaker to her mother who passed away in 2019. Lynda never married but leaves behind a large extended family. She is pre-deceased by both her parents, and brothers Lynn and Lee. She is survived by brothers Lanny (Emma) Lowell (Kathy) and Larry (Lisa); sisters-in law Mary and Deb; and numerous nieces and nephews who were devoted to their Aunt Lynda. A celebration of her life will take place in St. James MN at the American Legion on Saturday July 31st between 4-7pm. Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081