PLIVA, Linda Lou (Dau)
October 24, 1947 - March 8, 2015
Linda Lou Pliva (Dau), 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 8, 2015. She was born on October 24, 1947 in Trochu, A8, to Donald and Marjorie Dau. Linda received her teaching certificate and taught in Carbon and Trochu. Pretty soon a charming man named Don Pliva caught her eye. They were married in 1969, and four years later, their first progeny, Daniel Steven, was born in Three Hills. A mere six months later, Mom, Dad and Dan packed up their belongings and headed into the Great White North for the start of 23 years of adventures. They lived in Rainbow Lake for 3 years, then moved to the thriving metropolis of High Level. In High Level, they were blessed with a darling baby girl, Heather Louise, and their family was complete. The young family continued their journey back south, with stops in Peace River and Fairview. Eventually they moved to Stettler, where both Dan and Heather graduated from high school, and Don retired from ATCO Electric. in 1996, the family farm in Three Hills became available for occupancy, and the family made their final move back onto home soil. Linda was a very active substitute teacher in Three Hills and Trochu. Some of her favorite years were spent teaching at the Outreach School in Trochu. Linda and Don became co-managers of the local bowling alley, but eventually her children needed good old mom again. In 2012, daughter Heather purchased Country Fresh Cleaners and put her mom to work pressing shirts and pants. Mother and daughter worked side by side for over two years. May 2013 brought her the loss of her husband. In 2014, son Dan and his wife Karey, moved to Three Hills and purchased Trader’s Furniture. Linda is survived by her son Dan (Karey) and daughter Heather, as well as her brother Douglas. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Marjorie Dau, and husband Don. Donations may be made to the Red Deer SPCA, or the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Knox United Church, Three Hills. Kneehill Funeral Services Ltd., Three Hills, entrusted with arrangements. 403-443-5111.
