Linda Louise Doebel joyously went from this earth to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 4, 2014. She was born on June 22, 1944 in Elma, WA. She was the 3rd of nine children to Mildred and Henry Sarvinski. She love love loved being part of a large family and she was excited when each of her brothers and sisters were born. When she was 14 the family moved to Humboldt County. On June 23, 1962 she married the love of her life, Ronald Doebel and they had two children. In June of 2012 they celebrated 50 years together. She worked as a cosmetologist for over 18 years. She loved the family farm in Pepperwood and spent lots of time there growing and selling vegetables. Linda loved our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and He lead her in all things in her life. She spent lots of time in prayer and relationship with God and felt it was very important. Linda in her earlier years was very active at St. Patrick's parish in Scotia, CA. She love love loved God and spent her life doing His will. In 1982 Linda and Ron moved to Holmes Flat and started their own vegetable business. They spent many years at Farmer's Markets selling produce grown on their property. Then Linda decided to start Doeby's Dried Flower business and ran the business for over 5 years growing, assembling, and selling dried flower bouquets and arrangements. She was definitely an entrepreneur.
Linda is survived by husband Ron, daughter Santina Bolton(Mark), son Shawn Doebel (Shelly), granddaughters Kaylie and Shelby Doebel (her dollies), brothers Gary(Linda), Galen(Amy), Gerald(Julie), Greg(Tammie), and Gene(Ginger) Sarvinski, sisters Lottie Luke, Leanne Cardoza, and Lisa(Vince) Sarvinski-Gamboa. Brother-in-law Robert(Edna) Doebel, sisters-in-law Philamena(Ray)Blaes and Sister Mary Clare Doebel. She leaves behind her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She loved ALL the kids and loved being part of their lives. She was a special cha cha to all of them. She had many dear friends that she leaves behind also. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Spike Sarvinski, mother and father in-law, Joseph and Hazel Doebel, brothers-in-laws Frank Cardoza and Raymond Doebel, nephews Ty and Kyle Sarvinski.
Her wishes were to have a celebration as a memorial of her life. There will be a visitation at Gobles Fortuna Mortuary, 560 12th Street, Fortuna, CA on Friday, April 11, 2014 from 3-5 pm with a Rosary to follow at 7pm. There will be a Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 9am at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Scotia, CA with Father Gary Sumpter officiating. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Eureka, CA. Everyone is invited to a potluck at 700 Holmes Flat Road following the burial service. Linda loved to wear hats and so in her honor we are encouraging all ladies to wear their favorite hat. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation to the Redcrest Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 27, Redcrest, CA 95569 or to Hospice of Humboldt, 2010 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501 in her memory.
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