Linda Marie Loar
Linda Marie Loar passed away peacefully, at age 76, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Oxford, Alabama, just weeks before her 77th birthday. She was born on April 30, 1949, in Beaverton, Michigan, to Leo Loar and Bernadine (Edgar) Loar.
Guided by her strong Christian faith, Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother whose love knew no bounds. She touched countless lives with her kindness, warmth, and selfless spirit. Linda was known for her generosity, strength, and deep compassion for others. She volunteered for Hospice and her church, and quietly supported multiple charities, always hoping to improve the lives of those around her. She consistently put the needs of others before her own.
Linda graduated from Beaverton High School and later retired from Saint-Gobain of Beaverton. She was married to Phillip Vorce and built a life centered on faith, family, and quiet service to others.
She was soft-spoken and humble, a person who listened more than she spoke, offering calm strength and comfort to all who knew her. Linda never sought attention, believing that everything she had and everything she was, came from her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Linda is survived by her children: Susan (Morley) Nolan, Heather House, Ty (Shannon) Vorce, Joshua (Monica) Vorce, and Jacob (Melody) Vorce. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Todd Mathew, Brent Mathews, Ashley Lester, Nathan Vorce, Nick Vorce, Justice Vorce, Christian Vorce, Seth Vorce, Rhea Vorce, Devin Nolan, Taylor and Austin McCormack; and great-grandchildren: Dallas and Serenity Lester, Shane, Kilian, Elijah, Quinn, Kenley, and Colin Vorce.
She is also survived by her siblings: Pat Goodman, Judy Miller, Dick Loar, Gary and Barb Loar, and Larry and Pat Loar.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Bernadine Loar; and her siblings: Harold Loar, Mike Loar, and Evelyn Brady.
Linda showed her love for her family in countless ways, including quietly going without many luxuries throughout the year so she could buy Christmas gifts for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren-bringing joy to those she loved most.
In accordance with her wishes, Linda will be cremated, and no formal services will be held, as she never wanted to be the center of attention.
Her legacy of faith, love, and quiet generosity will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.