Linda Kay Rowley Marston

Linda Kay Rowley Marston peacefully left this earth in Reno, Nevada with family by her side on April 28, 2026 at the age of 73. She showed such incredible strength in battling and defeating cancer four times in the last 17 years, however, her true strength was revealed through her faith and knowing God would call her home, where she would be reunited with her family who passed before her.

She was born on June 2, 1952 to Thomas Rowley and Maryann (Priest) Rowley in Blackfoot, ID. Linda was raised by her loving parents, Leta and Tom Rowley, in Pocatello, ID. Linda married Clinton Hathaway in 1969. It was through this marriage, they had one child, a daughter. They later divorced in 1975. Linda married Raymond Marston on March 10, 1990. While this marriage brought joy to both, they were unaware of just how profoundly their union would affect their families' lives. It was a new and magical beginning for Linda and her daughter, who gained a new dad. 

Linda loved life. She found the greatest joy in being with family and friends, especially if it involved time spent outdoors. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, golfing and swimming. She was also very adventurous and up for almost anything, including the most thrilling of rides at any theme park.

Linda started a career as a food server in her twenties. Although she could run circles around so many others she worked with, it was her smile and greeting that caught everyone’s attention. Her most memorable work experience was as a food server for Buddy’s. She affectionately earned the nickname LaLa Linda at Buddy’s. She gained many amazing friendships while working at Buddy’s for Steve and Kristy Piper, in which Kristy quickly became a close friend. Linda quit working at Buddy’s in 1987 to move to Boise, ID to be with Raymond. They moved several times Boise (Idaho), Elko (Nevada), Nampa (Idaho), Vancouver (Washington) and Sparks (Nevada) where they finally settled into retirement.

Linda was able to enjoy a life of traveling and taking many vacations with her family. Vacations with Grandma and Grandpa will be our family’s most cherished memories. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her adventurous spirit challenged us all to live life to the fullest, and Linda just being Linda always made us laugh. If you know, you know.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother Maryann Rowley, her father Thomas Rowley, and her brother Dan Rowley. Linda is survived by her husband Raymond Marston, daughter Nicole (Nicki) Berry, son-in-law David Berry, grandson Jordan (Kathryn) Berry, granddaughter Makinzie Berry, great grandson Sovin Berry, mom Leta Rowley, brother Pat (Cathy) Rowley, nephews Thomas Rowley, Chad Rowley and Scott Dille, nieces Danielle Rowley, Chevelle-Anne Colwell, Hannah Siler and Octavia Cunningham, sisters-in-law Debbie Connett and Karen Gilbert and many nieces-in-law and nephews-in-law, all of whom she loved.

We would like to express our love and gratitude to Luke and Micki Marston and their children, Dallin and Melia, for always being there and for being like their “other” children and grandchildren. We also would like to express our love and appreciation for our second family, who are Linda’s nearest and most treasured friends, Ellen Carlson, Bonny Ickes, Teresa Delaney and Erin Donovan. You have so beautifully and indelibly touched Linda’s life and made so many wonderful memories that will live on in our hearts.

We wish we could mention all the other friendships she and Raymond shared and all of her cousins, but please know she loved you all. We would like to acknowledge her exceptional doctors and care team at Renown, Dr. Carl Thomas, Dr. Andrea Black, Dr. Emily Guerard, Michelle, JP and Karena. She grew especially close to her care team. Thank you for giving her a life of dignity. Linda would sometimes tell people her name meant “beautiful” in Spanish, and beautiful she was, both on the inside and the outside. She will be immensely missed by all those who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life will be held by family members and close friends during the summer of 2026, which will soon be announced.