Linda, born March 22, 1944, was a loving mother, wife, grandma and friend. She was an artist, dancer, pilot, orchid grower, finder of four-leaf clovers,, and lover of animals and nature.. A former Bayside high school English teacher, she was a grammar guru and a scholar of great literature.
She was an effervescent human who brought light to those around her. Her kindness, empathy, and acceptance of all people were among some of her best qualities. Linda made new friendships wherever she was and was well known for her quick wit, positive outlook and offbeat humor.
Virginia Beach resident since childhood, her art mirrored life on the water. Linda’s paintings often depicted the view from her window, looking onto sand dunes and the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, where she resided at Mariners Mark for two decades.
Linda passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022 at age 78. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Henry “Buddy” Greene, mother and father Ernestine and Jerry Oosting and brother Jerry. She leaves behind her daughters Melissa Pierson-Buell and Joy Greene Leefook, daughter-in-law Mardi Pierson-Buell and son-in-law Bruce Leefook, step-daughter Kellee and son-in-law Joe Kraft, grandchildren Theo, Felix, Scarlette-Rose, Zion, Kerri, Bailey, and two granddogs.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 14th at the Delta Marriott Hotel, 2800 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 at 10:00am-12pm
Linda Oosting Greene
March 22, 1944 - April 5, 2022
03/22/1944 - 04/05/2022
Past Services
Memorial
Thursday April 14, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Additional Information:
The Delta Marriott Hotel
2800 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Dearest Linda, New to Virginia with NATO from Ottawa, Canada, we chatted at the Lynnhaven Starbucks. You drove me back to Creekside Drive in your van and offered to show me round the very next day. Sure enough, you showed up midday in a stunning yellow Corvette, roof down of course, glamorous blonde movie-star gal with a huge smile! What a wonderful welcome to America. Turns out you had YaYa friends too!! We had such fun Linda, you had such style and wit! My little family, we all loved you.
We moved into Mariners Mark about the same time as Linda. She was a kind & caring lady. I loved her laugh. She will be missed by many friends & neighbors. God speed, Linda in your next journey
I was very sad to learn of Linda’s passing. We moved into Bldg #8 at Mariners Mark about the same time. She a warm, friendly & caring neighbor. I loved her laugh. I can see her now driving to MM in her van. She will be truly missed by many. Linda, embrace your next journey.
I was privileged to know Linda at Mariners Mark.She was a lovely lady. I was so happy to be a part of her Celebration of Life. You daughters had a very touching
Thank you for the wonderful video. Linda and I were friends and classmates. We skipped school only once, got sunburned and caught. The gorgeous smile you see in all the pix of Linda in the video got us out of that particular fix.
Linda was a wonderful friend who will always have a special place in our heart!
Linda was a much loved member of our Mariner’s Mark Condo community. She was multi talented and always had a smile on her face. Despite her health challenges she had the most positive outlook on life. She will be missed for her beauty and sunny disposition. Our condolences to her family.
Bob and Leslie Fort