Linda Kay Groninga

‘When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do,

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, but be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess how much you’ve given me in happiness.

I thank you for the love that you have shown, but now it is time I travelled alone.

So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It is only for a while that we must part, so treasure the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away for life goes on, and if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near, and if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear,

All my love around you soft and clear.’ –Anonymous

Linda Kay Groninga, 54, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 8, 2016 following her fight against cancer.

Kay was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on September 19, 1962 to Mildred Sue and Stowe Allen Culbertson. Kay met her husband, Paul Groninga, at a local sewing shop and were married and joined their families on September 16, 1993 in Elko, Nevada.

Kay loved to be outdoors and spending time with her grandchildren. She had a lifelong interest of gardening and canning. Kay loved to be around her family and friends, and was always up for an adventure and BBQs. Her courage and strength in life was admired by many, and was a trait she carried until her death. She will be missed by so many and memories will be cherished forever.

Kay was predeceased by her father, Stowe Allen Culbertson. She is survived by her husband Paul Groninga of Twin Falls, Idaho, mother Mildred Culbertson of Hagerman, Idaho, sister Doris (Keith) Medford of McCammon, Idaho, brother Allen Culbertson of Twin Falls, Idaho, daughter Keira (Trevor) Newby of Filer, Idaho, son Jonathon (Beth) Groninga of Boise, Idaho, daughter Jennifer Groninga of Fife, Washington and five beautiful grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 22, 2016 at 1 P.M. at Keira and Trevor Newby’s house in Filer (3430 N 2100 E).

All services and arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, Idaho. Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so on Linda's memorial webpage at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.