Linda L. Bebout

Linda L. Bebout, 63, of Van Wert, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2011, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born July 29, 1947, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Myron “Mike” and Dorothy (Christen) Ralston. She was married to Bradley J. Bebout, who survives in Van Wert.

Linda received an associate’s degree in accounting from International Business College in Fort Wayne, Ind., and a bachelor of science degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University. She worked at Central Mutual Insurance Company from 1966-1971, Aeroquip Corporation from 1973-1991, co-owned Brad’s B&K from 1991-1993 and worked at the former Stepping Stones Center Inc. from 1993-1999. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Van Wert, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

In addition to her husband, survivors include three children, Adam Bebout of Van Wert, Erica Bebout of San Diego, Calif., and Lorrie (Kevin) Kline of El Cajon, Calif.; a brother, Michael (Mary Ann) Ralston of Indianapolis, Ind.; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Cheryl Bebout and David Bebout, all of Van Wert; four grandchildren, Amber, David and Bradley of El Cajon and Victoria of San Diego; and several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews.

There will be no services at this time.

Calling hours are from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, February 19, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.

Preferred memorials: National Multiple Sclerosis Society or Community Health Professionals in Van Wert.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.alspachgearhart.com.