Linda Ann Ash passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, in a car accident. She was 54 years of age.

Linda was born Sept. 3, 1961, in Bottineau, N.D., to Elden and Ella (Thompson) Pladson. She attended schools in Dunseith, N.D., and graduated from high school in Bottineau. She went on to attain an associate degree in forestry.

Linda moved to Lewiston in 1986 and worked as a social worker in the area for Community Action Partnership and Goodwill Industries. She loved her work helping her community.

She and Bill Ash were married on Oct. 3, 1999, and they were married 16 years until his passing in September of this year.

Linda enjoyed fishing, camping, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and anything having to do with the outdoors. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Linda is survived by her siblings, Florence Sime, Floyd Pladson, Keith Pladson, Dan Pladson, Fern Beaver, Tina Bullinger and Victor Pladson; stepsons Shane (Kasey) Ash and Brandon (Tiffany) Ash; children AJ (Crystal) Pladson and Nichole Pladson; as well as stepgrandchildren Wyatt, Wayne, Rhett and Kean Ash.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; and brothers Jerry, Clarence and David Pladson.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am. Wednesday at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home. Any memorial donations may be made to AJ Pladson, 1515 23rd Ave., Apartment No. 9, Lewiston, ID 83501.

Please sign the online guest book and leave a memory at www.malcomsfuneralhome.com .