A celebration of life is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in the Hermosa Church of Christ Fireside Room for Linda Ruth Calvert of Artesia.
Calvert, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Scott Scroggin will officiate the services.
Linda was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Tulsa, Okla., to William Martin Siegenthaler Sr. and Lois (Davis) Siegenthaler. Her family later moved to Falls Church, Va., while her father worked in Washington, D.C. In 1946, her family moved to Artesia. She graduated from Artesia High School in 1955.
On Feb. 17, 1956, she married the love of her life, Donald Calvert, who lovingly called her Babe. They were blessed with 67 years of marriage. Don and Linda made their home in Artesia, with a brief time in Roswell in the late ‘60s. They lived in the Cottonwood area for 37 years before moving into town in 2008.
Linda was a member of Hermosa Church of Christ and loved her church family. She was known for her generous heart, quick wit and loving hugs. She loved to play games and was always ready to do so any time you were ready for the challenge.
Linda will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include daughters Donna Scroggin and Tommy, Dianna Neel and Doug, and Denise Sevcik and Martin, all of Artesia. She was Nana to grandchildren Scott Scroggin and Amy of Artesia, Lara Conklin and Derek of Artesia, Deonna Wade and Dane of Lubbock, Texas, Tara Neel of Artesia, Dathan Calvert and Stacey of Boerne, Texas, and Daniel Calvert of Auckland, New Zealand. She was also Nana to great-grandchildren Colbie and Kinley Scroggin of Artesia, Kaelyn, Paityn and Kash Conklin of Artesia, Cole and Allie Wade of Lubbock, Everett Neel of Artesia, Charlotte and Oliver Calvert of Boerne, and Asher Calvert of Auckland. She loved all of her nieces and nephews and was especially close to Dena Crouch and Randell of Artesia, who spent wonderful quality time with her. She is also survived by sister Kay Beth Stavley and Butch of May, Texas, and sisters-in-law Sharon Siegenthaler, Marion Shaw and Jerry of Mountainair, Peggy Love of Rio Rancho, and Jean Simmons of Florissant, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Calvert; son David Calvert; grandson Dakota Neel; sisters Loy Sue Siegenthaler, Lou Ann Patterson and Rowena Dale Laab; brother William Martin Siegenthaler Jr.; and brothers-in-law Jerry Simmons and Devon Love.
The family wishes to thank all her caregivers who have been a blessing to her and her girls. These are Maria Marquez, Isela Marquez, Maribel Varelas, Estela Gonzalez, Luz Elva Muniz, Jacque Trueblood and Yvonne Williams. Also, our heartfelt gratitude to Enhabit Hospice for their care and compassion.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the New Mexico Christian Children’s Home, 1356 N.M. 236, Portales, N.M., 88130; or Artesia Classical Academy (Christian school), P.O. Box 232, Artesia, N.M., 88211-0232.
Arrangements are under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed online at www.artesiafunerals.com.