Linda (Roach). Bolerjack, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Harrison's Crossing Health Campus. She was born March 21, 1940 in Terre Haute to Eugene and Lillian (Gray) Roach. Linda was their only child.
Linda attended St. Patrick's School and was a 1958 graduate of Schulte High School. She met her current husband, Kent Bolerjack, at Schulte. They worked on their Senior yearbook together, which won national awards.
Linda graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, and later a Master’s Degree. She taught Special Education, 4th and 5th grades for over 35 years. Linda retired from Fuqua Elementary in 2003. Many of her earlier students may know her as Mrs. Smith.
Linda loved to knit, cross stitch, and sew. She was a very talented seamstress. She even learned to spin and weave wool. One of her joys was volunteering at Fowler Park in their Pioneer Village. She was a life-long member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was active in many commit tees and groups. In her later years she was able to travel abroad, something she'd always wanted to do. Linda visited many countries in Europe, China, as well as Alaska and many states.
Linda is survived by her husband Kent Bolerjack, daughter Mary (Shadday) O'Neil, grandchildren
Julia Harvey (Ryan) of Pendleton, Indiana, Reghan M. Shadday of Charlotte, North Carolina, Michael R. Shadday of Cumberland, Rhode Island, Ryan A. Shad day of Charlotte, North Caroli na. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Gerald Shadday , sons Christopher R. Shadday and Anthony W. Smith.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church located at 1807 Poplar Street, Terre Haute on July 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow mass at 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
DeBaun Funeral Home was entrusted with cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Indiana Alzheimer's Association.
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