Longtime St. Anthony resident, Linda Jean Archibald, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on September 11, 2021, rejoining her loving husband.
Linda was born on November 28, 1942, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Claude and Alpha Hathaway. She grew up with her sister, Sandra Gibson, and attended school in St. Anthony, graduating from South Fremont High School.
On July 14, 1961, she married the love of her life, Max E. Archibald, and they were later blessed with two children, Todd Max, and later, Jodi Lynn.
Linda was a devoted rancher’s wife, working side by side with her husband at any of the business’ needs. The Archibald household was deeply focused on building a life revolving around family time, most of which was based around Linda’s amazing cooking. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crocheting with her mom and sister, in addition to the many weekend family pack trips which typically included. It was well known that she was the master fisherwoman of the family. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings with the Church, including leading the Boy Scouts.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Max Archibald; and parents, Claude and Alpha Hathaway.
Linda is survived by her son, Todd (Brenda) Archibald of St Anthony, ID; daughter, Jodi (Robert) Treasure of Chino, CA; sister, Sandra (Doug) Gibson of Newdale, ID; four grandchildren, Jefferey Eugene, Teagan Todd, Tyla Amber, and Mckena Lynn, in addition to six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Teton-Newdale Cemetery, 5644 West 3rd Street, Sugar City, Idaho.