Linda Louise Stapleton

Linda Vogt Stapleton, age 62, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2014. Honored to have been part of her life are her husband of 44 years Mike, children Robert (Lisa) Stapleton, Joe (Amie) Stapleton, and Laurie (Greg) Moore. She has three and a half grandchildren, Soren and Maggie Stapleton and Quinton Moore. Linda also leaves behind her mother Mary Schwend, her sisters Carol (Jerry) Hall; Jeanne Banks; and Kathy Cooper. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Vogt; and Brother Dwight Vogt. Linda was born on May 5, 1952 in Joliet, MT to parents Robert Vogt and Mary Gerber. She graduated high school in Fromberg, MT. Shortly after, on September 12, 1970, Linda married Mike Stapleton.The couple lived in Montana and Maryland before settling in Colorado, where they have lived for the past 37 years. They lived in the same house in Aurora for the majority of that time, making it a home, and raising their 3 children together. Their house was always one that people found themselves at during holidays or gatherings. Everyone is welcome, everyone has a plate. It was a lifetime goal for Linda to pursue her education. She went back to school and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado-Denver in 2006. Linda worked in several fields, including social work, public administration, and most recently - as an insurance claims specialist. Linda was an avid gardener and had a backyard that hosted uncountable summer afternoons of fun. She loved her family dearly and they loved her just as much. Linda's warm smile and welcoming kindness were felt by all she came in touch with. No life can be summed up in a few short paragraphs. A Celebration of her life will be held Saturday, December 13th, 2014 at the HeartLight Center of Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue (at S. Parker Road) Aurora, CO 80014. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Linda's life. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital (shop.stjude.org)