Linda Mae Paddock

About Linda

Linda Mae Paddock, 75, of Bemidji, MN died Friday, January 6, 2023 peacefully at her home.

Linda was born March 5, 1947 in Pottstown, PA, the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Hallman) Bittenbender. She attended and graduated from Faith Academy, Manila, Philippines in 1965 and from The Kings College in 1971 with a degree in Education.

She married Daniel A. Paddock August 27, 1972 in Limerick, PA. Her lifelong love of Jesus and presenting the message of His salvation took her to many places throughout her life including: Greenville, SC 1950-1953, Manila, Philippines1953-1966, Boyertown, PA 1966-1968, Briarcliff Manor, NY 1969-1971, Carmel, NY 1971-1972, East Rochester, NH 1972-1973, Al Ain, UAE in 1974, Pune, Chalisgaon and Sakri, India 1974-1978, Philadelphia 1978-1981, Al Ain, UAE 1981-1985, Gouldsboro, ME 1986-1990, East Point, GA 1990-1996, Bemidji, MN 1996-2002, Viking, MN 2002-2006, and back to Bemidji, MN 2006-2023.

She enjoyed spending time with her husband of 50 years! She treasured his faithful love and kind service. She loved being with, giving to, sewing clothes for, and investing in God's work in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed coordinating the itinerary for the Oak Hills Christian College choir tours, watching the birds at her feeders in the morning, and spending evenings on her back deck delighting in God's creation.

Her love for God and desire to see His truth spread led her to many kinds of ministry that changed through the years: missionary work, teaching Sunday school, leading children's ministry, teaching school, raising kids, reminding everyone that she could that God and His Bible has all the answers to life, its questions and its problems.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Paddock, sons, Royal Earl Paddock and Danny Timothy (Kandi) Paddock, daughters, Cheryl Joy Paddock and Rachel Lynn (Dustin) Kleinenberg, brothers, Donald (Caryl) Bittenbender and Mark (Susan) Bittenbender, and sister, Joy (Paul) Omeliantschuk, and 12 grandchildren, Daniel Joel, David, Nolan, Connor, Azaelia, Isaiah, Lucianna, Anya Joy, Nicholas, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Joshua.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

memorial service

Memorial Services

January 12, 2023

First Baptist Church 1555 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Pastor Stan Nelson will be officiating. Fellowship and a light lunch to follow.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home