Carol Linebarger, age 81, passed away on May 16, 2007, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She will be dearly missed by her family: son Ron Linebarger (Sally) of Kent, daughter Janice Nelson (Jack) of Birmingham, Alabama, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister Phyllis Jansen (Len) of Rochester, Minnesota, and many close friends.

Carol was preceded in death by Dale Linebarger, her beloved husband of 56 years.

Carol grew up in Faribault, Minnesota, and after her marriage lived in Edwall, Burien, Belfair, Des Moines and Federal Way. Carol was a true friend to many and a committed Christian.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, at Grace Lutheran Church, 22795 24th Ave. S., Des Moines. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. Please visit the family's online guest book at www.yahnandson.com