Linda Annette Foote Satterly

Linda Satterly passed in her home in the early morning hours of September 11, 2024. Linda was born in Butte, MT to William "Bill/Footie" and Mary Foote. Linda was an only child for twelve years when she received her baby brother Martin "Marty." Linda performed a tap dance and put in an order for him some years earlier. She was incredibly happy with the outcome of her order. Linda attended Emerson Elementary and graduated from Butte High School. She then attended Western Montana College where she received both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education. She worked for the Butte School District where she taught numerous grades and subjects; some grades were even combined. She served in most of the elementary schools and finished her career at the Kennedy. She taught first grade for 27 years. Many students wanted "Mrs. Saturday" to pass and come with them to other grades. She was named the teacher of the year for the state when she taught at the Kennedy. She was such an amazing teacher, influence, and person that 3 years ago one of her students traveled from Peru to spend time with her and thank her. She was blessed to have many wonderful friends and coworkers within the district but was especially close with Maureen Crossman, Pat Searle, and Pauline Budd. In 1965, Linda married her true love and companion Jeff Satterly. They were teased that they only had three official dates, but those dates led to 40 years and 2 weeks of happy marriage at which point Jeff passed. They had a daughter, Annette. The three were remarkably close and had wonderful adventures, trips, and happy times together. They were seen together so often that they were on occasion referred to as the three ducks. After Jeff passed, Linda and Annette became even more of each other's confidante, best friend, and partner in crime. They were often seen with their heads together and laughing. Linda engaged in the community and was constantly busy. She was active in the Special Olympics, the Junior League, served on many committees and boards and loved to volunteer. She assisted Bill Muretich with his estate sates, was a weekly volunteer for 11 years at Cavanaugh's County Celtic and was thrilled to be the "greeter" at VITA Volunteer Income Tax held at the Aldersgate Methodist Church. Linda volunteered for the festivals and loved the excitement. She was also a member of the MT Tech Boosters and was their member of the year in 1995, the Copper King Boosters, retired teachers, many card clubs, and so many other activities that Annette and others volunteered her for. Linda loved to travel. She was up for any adventure and new experience. She took lovely trips with Jeff and Annette. Linda and Jeff also vacationed often with Lou and Alice Vicevich. Linda caught the cruising bug from Jeff and went on more than twenty cruises to exotic locales. Linda was quite an athlete when she was younger and loved sports and sporting events of all types. She had a wonderful sense of humor and could see the funny side in most situations. She was the type of person with whom strangers shared their life story and when they parted, they were friends. Linda found joy and the positive side in everything. She was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She also liked doing, as she called them, "those little things that count." She was very patient and never critical. Linda had a soft spot for animals and had many pets in her married life that were well loved. Usually people choose their pets; however, Linda was chosen by her cat Sabrina. Sabrina brought many hours of joy into Linda's life and was a devoted friend who will miss Linda dearly. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law. She is survived by her daughter, Annette, her brother Marty (Linda), brothers-in-law Tom Satterly (Sheila) and Thom Johns (Sachie), numerous nieces, great nieces and nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by many wonderful people who she counted as family. They include life-long friends, neighbors, new friends, her adopted grandson, and so many who watched out for her and kept her company when Annette could not be with her. Linda was an amazing wife, mother, sister, neighbor, and friend. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Her passing has left a hole in our heart and lives. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please think of Linda and smile. See and find the positive side of life as she would do. In her memory donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Please join us in a Celebration of life for Linda on Saturday, October 12, 004 in the Treasure State Ballroom in the Finlen Hotel between 12noon and 4 P.M. Everyone who knew and loved Linda is welcome!

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Linda Annette Foote Satterly

November 14, 1942 - September 11, 2024