Linda Stout

Linda Nestler Stout of Palisade, CO died on Feb. 21, 2021 in Community Hospital, Grand Junction, CO. Linda Jean was born in Del Norte, CO on December 30, 1946 to parents Carl and Louise Duncan of South Fork, CO. It was while growing up in beautiful South Fork, with siblings Kellan and Carlene, that Linda learned to love the outdoors - camping, fishing and being an amateur rock hound. She graduated from Del Norte High School in 1965.

Linda's domestic capabilities were unsurpassed. She loved being a mother to Josh and Chavanah. She was a skilled seamstress and most recently kept herself busy making face masks for COVID precaution. She was a creative cook and relished preparing meals and canning for family. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, wildlife viewing and observing the beautiful scenery right out her front door in Palisade, CO. She also was a licensed hair stylist. No one appreciated the simplicity of home more than Linda.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Louise Duncan of Delta, CO. She is survived by her husband, high school sweetheart and love of her life, Joe Stout III of Palisade, CO; her brother, Kellan Duncan (Kate) of Ft. Collins, CO; sister Carlene King (Alan) of Delta, Co; son Josh Nestler (Ana) of Wasilla, AK; and daughter Chavanah Cox (BJ) of Bolling AFB, Washington DC. Her five grandchildren – Will, Gemma, Ellie, Selah and Ari – were a tremendous source of pride and joy. She was also blessed with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, whom she valued so much. Among her greatest joys and the recipients of her constant love and attention, were her dogs, Dexter, Dozer and Ginger Snap.

Linda's loving family is planning a celebration of her life in the early summer, when hopefully, pandemic restrictions will be somewhat lifted.