Minneapolis, Minnesota - Linda Muldoon of Minneapolis lost her battle with leukemia, peacefully and without pain, on June 16. Her final days in home hospice found her surrounded by loving friends and family, and many songs of solace, joy, and just plain fun.

Born Linda Claire Beir in New Jersey on December 3, 1942, Lyn was always a bright and eager student, characteristics which helped her gain a Masters in English from Columbia University and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She taught high school English at an inner-city New York high school before moving on to her main love, psychology and group counseling. She worked as a therapist for several Minneapolis agencies and ended her career guiding graduate students in the methods of group dynamics. Last year she was honored by the Minnesota Psychological Association with a Presidential Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Psychology for her long-time service to the MPA Diversity Committee.

Though both she and Joe were East Coast folks - New Jersey and Connecticut respectively - they met as first year graduate students in the clinical program of the U of M. Their friendship developed over that first year since they both had to drive out to their part time Veterans Administration jobs doing assessments in the outpatient program in the old Fort Snelling buildings. They shared a love for the ocean, cats and old rock `n' roll...a sound foundation for love. They parted still "just friends" when Joe left after the first year to work as a VISTA volunteer in Florida and then moved to San Franciso. It was when Linda visited San Francisco in 1971 that they officially fell in love.

She was a wonderful wife and friend, a remarkably empathetic and careful listener. Even in simple, brief encounters -- like waiting for an airport shuttle or talking to kids in a state park - people felt comfortable sharing simple stories about where they were going, why, and how they felt about it all.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Muldoon; her son Sean; and grandchildren Kelly Muldoon and Ian Olson.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4537 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, on July 18. Visitation 10 a.m., Mass at 11 a.m.

Linda was a life-long advocate of social justice and civil rights. Those wishing to honor Linda's life with a meaningful donation can contribute to many of the causes she felt strongly about via The St. Joan of Arc Outreach Fund (www.saintjoanofarc.org/outreach-fund). Or, simply take time this week to do an intentional act of kindness in honor and memory of this wonderful woman.