Linda Lou Quittner of San Jose, CA, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved her dearly.
What we offer here is gratitude wrapped in remembrance.
Linda held deeply to the Latter-day Saints faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The community of faith holds its own well — and Linda was held.
Linda Lou Remund Quittner
1939 ~ 2026
On the evening of April 15, 2026, Linda Remund Quittner passed away peacefully at the age of 87, surrounded by her children, who shared memories of a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion. In her final moments, she was celebrated as a mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother whose presence shaped generations.
Linda was born on March 13, 1939, in Sacramento, California, and was raised in San Luis Obispo, where her mother was a teacher and her father taught at Cal Poly University. Those early years helped shape her love of learning, family, and community-values she carried throughout her life. In 1961 She Graduated Cal Poly with a degree in Elementary Education.
She married C. James Quittner on June 20, 1961, beginning a life centered on family and shared purpose. They lived in Utah, and Laramie, Wyoming before settling in San Jose, California. After the passing of her husband 41 years ago, Linda showed extraordinary strength and devotion as she raised their six children on her own, becoming both a steady provider and a constant source of love and guidance.
Over the past two years, Linda faced significant health challenges, including stage IV malignant melanoma, multiple heart attacks, and severe fibrotic lung disease. Through it all, she demonstrated remarkable resilience, courage, and grace.
By profession, Linda was a middle school teacher, but her influence as a teacher extended far beyond the classroom. She was a lifelong example of patience, curiosity, and determination, continually teaching through her words and her actions. She retired from teaching and moved to Utah in1998. She was a lifelong member of the "Daughters of the Utah Pioneers" and had a love of history and family legacy.
Linda was a wonderful example of love and motherhood. She always took the time to care about each one of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren individually. Her family was her greatest joy and her proudest accomplishment.
To her grandchildren, she was "the fun grandma"-always up for anything. Whether hiking, playing in the ocean, riding quads, visiting Disneyland, or trying new restaurants, she embraced life with enthusiasm and created joyful, lasting memories.
Linda held firmly to her faith and her beliefs, which guided her throughout her life. She viewed her passing not with fear, but as a joyful reunion with loved ones who had gone before her. Even in her final days, she remained true to herself-strong-willed, faithful, and determined to do things her way.
Linda is survived by her brother, Charles (Judy) Remund; her sisters-in-law, Georgann Remund and Margene Remund; and her six children: James (Merry) Quittner, Carrie (Robert) Hannibal, Dane (Barbara) Quittner, David (Mandy) Quittner, Cathy (Paul) Wright, and Peter (Gayla) Quittner. She also leaves behind 21 beloved grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren who will continue her legacy of love.
Her legacy is one of love, strength, faith, and family. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her.
Celebration of Life Services
A celebration of Linda's life will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at, 4355 West Cedar Hills Drive, Cedar Hills, Utah 84062.
Viewing: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 a.m.
Family Luncheon: 12:30 p.m.
Burial Services
Burial will take place on Friday, June 5th at 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at Los Osos Valley Memorial Park in California.
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