Linda Marie Winterburn

Linda Marie Winterburn, 73, of Yreka, CA passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 17, 2019. Linda was born August 27, 1946 in San Rafael, CA to William Winterburn and Kathryn Winterburn. She attended Sir Frances Drake High School and later received a J.D. in law from Empire College. A passionate advocate for mental health, Linda worked in the medical field as a psychiatric technician before joining the Alpha House in Yreka, an organization that supported individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. She later worked as a psychological counselor for the Lake County, CA government. A fiercely independent and adventurous woman, Linda adored traveling the world, with frequent trips to Mexico, Amsterdam, and New York, and journeys as far as China and Hong Kong. She was deeply devoted to her family and loved visiting her children and grandchildren. Linda loved poetry, true crime novels, and other literature and would spend long hours reading. She would often start with the end of a book to see whether the story was interesting enough to read. She was known for her elegant personal style and sense of fashion, as well as her passion for home décor. Her home was a reflection of her interests and aesthetic, filled with photos, art, and treasures from her travels. She loved flowers and for many years cultivated lush home gardens. A charismatic hostess, Linda had a wicked sense of humor and loved to entertain friends and family at dinners, barbecues, and parties. Linda was a resident of Siskiyou County for 32 years. Together she and her love Michael had 15 wonderful years. Linda is survived by partner Michael, mother Kathryn McKillop, sons Jonathan Wisler (Giuseppina) and Gary Wisler; brother Bill Winterburn; stepbrother Bill McKillop; stepsister Sharon McKillop, grandchildren Jeremy Walker, Matthew Walker, Kayla Culp, Sofia Wisler, and Massimo Wisler; great-grandchildren Easton Walker, Titan Walker, Breckin Walker, Israel Culp, and Ollie Culp; dog Maggie; and countless beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Those who pre-deceased her include her father, William Winterburn, stepfather Harold McKillop, and sister Sandy Schlueter. The family would like to thank the many friends and family that surrounded Linda during her illness and provided kind and generous support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rescue Ranch, 2216 Oberlin Road, Yreka, CA 96097.

Linda Marie Winterburn

August 27, 1946 - November 17, 2019