Linda Marie Gaches, a longtime resident of Schulter passed away Monday, November 13th, 2017 in Tulsa at the age of 70. She was born January 9, 1947 in Ft. Gibson to Harvey Ellis & Nora (Hays) Ellis. She married Alfred Eugene Gaches on December 14, 1964 in Tulsa.

Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, dear friend and a longtime member of Schulter Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband Alfred Eugene Gaches, November 11, 1998, her parents, Harvey & Nora Ellis, also by nine brothers and sisters.

She is survived by eight children:
Mildred Osmun of Henryetta;
Charles Gaches of Henryetta;
Harold Gaches & wife Martha of Lawton;
Darlene Watts & husband Gary of Morris;
Jimmy Gaches & wife Eugenia of Schulter;
Alfred E. Gaches Jr. & wife Beth of Seminole;
Robby Gaches & wife Evelyn of Kellyville;
Norma Brians & husband Roger of Morris;
Twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren & two great-great grandchildren;
One sister, Nora Tamplen of Salina;
Also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Viewing for Linda will be on Tuesday from 6 - 8pm, and Wednesday, from 8am - 8pm.

Pallbearers will be, Jonathan Gaches, James Gaches, Joseph Gaches, Geoffrey Gaches, Matt Gaches, Chris Gaches, Nathan Watts, & Jeramey Watts.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Schulter Baptist Church with Rev. Phil Barton officiating. Interment will follow in New Sonora Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.