LINDA KAY MCKINNEY SWANN QUIST, 83,
passed away peacefully amongst her family on
April 14, 2023, with burial at the Santa Fe
National Cemetery.
Linda was born Oct. 23, 1939 in Ranger, TX. She
was a warm and loving spirit with a great sense
of humor and a bright welcoming smile. Linda
was beloved by family and friends who will miss
her kindness, feisty nature, and many stories
of her life in New Mexico and Texas.
Linda lived life to the fullest. She attended
Ranger schools but graduated from Highland High
School in 1957, and later earned her associates
in 1991 from TVI. Linda got her pilot's license
as a young woman and was a lifelong member of
the Ninety-Nines. She was also a lifelong member
of Job's Daughters and was a former member of
the Grand Guardian Council for NM. She loved
the Balloon Fiesta, and in its earliest years,
participated as a volunteer at many events.
From a young age she loved animals, arts and
crafts, ice skating, traveling, and spending
time with those she loved.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Valetta
Wood (RHS-1934); her father, John McKinney (RHS-
1933); her stepfather, Edwin Wood; her husband,
Terry Quist; her ex-husband, Charles Swann and
by her son, David Swann.
Linda is survived by her children, Cynthia Davis
and husband Jeff, Susan Swann and wife Danita;
her stepchildren, Candice Quist & husband John
Reinhold, Erica Berman and husband Bradley, Deb
Lynn Quist Aldana, and Patrick Quist and wife
Lawanna; her grandchildren, Brittany, Zachary,
Jacqueline and Madison Davis, & Samantha Reinhold.