Linda M. (Riggs) Bushey, 62, beloved wife and mother, entered the very presence of Jesus Christ her Lord, peacefully in the comfort of her home, February 27, 2024, following a several years journey courageously battling pancreatic cancer. She was born in Long Beach, CA, to Robert T. Riggs and Helen R. Riggs Ehrman.

Linda graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1980 and Long Beach Community College in 1982 beginning her career in early childhood education. She worked at the law firm of Keesal, Young, and Logan, in Long Beach, where she met and married her husband in 1989 at the Parkcrest Christian Church in Long Beach. Linda’s faith was deeply important to her serving faithfully in choirs and worship teams at the Fullerton Alliance Church, Fullerton, CA, Faith Alliance Church, Longview, TX, and for 27 years at the Essex Alliance Church (EAC). She loved being part of the EAC choir and Christmas Spectacular programs. She left her favored job at Keesal, Young and Logan and joined her husband in their business, Secure Financial Services, Inc., which celebrated its 30th year. She loved her role in the business and all the numerous employees that passed through. However, in 1997, her career began to shift toward super-mom. She was fully committed to her son’s lives as home-school teacher, private school volunteer, and public-school activities in the kids sports, music, theater, film and motocross passion. Having been born and raised in Long Beach, CA, she embraced the move to her husband’s hometown in Vermont in 1995. As an avid reader, Linda enjoyed her annual chronological reading through the Bible along with numerous novels. She spent many hours following her favorite Instagram influencers and always watched every personal daily reel from her connections. Yet her greatest joy was providing an environment where her son’s friends felt welcome to enjoy the fully stocked pantry in what many would consider their second home.

Linda leaves behind her loving husband of 34 years, James Bushey, of Williston, VT, and sons Matthew Bushey of Greenville, SC, and his wife Abigail, and Cameron Bushey of Essex Junction, VT, and his wife Grady. She is predeceased by her parents and sister Teresa Jones. She had many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews that she loved very much.

The family would like to give special thanks to her sister-in-law Diane Comeau, NY. Thank you, Diane for jumping all-in with around the clock care for eight challenging/sleepless days. Linda received your ministry of care with full acceptance and gratitude.

A Memorial Service Celebration of Life will be held on Friday March 15, 2024, at 11am at the Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.