Linda S. LundquistWest Des MoinesLinda S. Lundquist, 57, of West Des Moines, IA passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017, after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in October of 2013. She remained strong throughout and was her own biggest advocate. Her passion for life along with her friends and family motivated her to persevere. Linda was born on September 25, 1959 in Ames, IA to Paul and Pearl Van Soelen. Linda married high school classmate, Brad Lundquist, on January 10, 1981. The couple settled in West Des Moines, IA, where they raised their two children.Linda loved her career at Wells Fargo as a Business Analyst, wishing she would have been able to continue in that role for years to come. She also was very involved with her husband's career at The Vernon Company and cherished the friendships she created from a wonderful family-owned organization. Linda was passionate about her flower gardens, her love for exploring, traveling, puzzles, decorating, and carving goose eggs. More than anything, though, she loved spending time with her two fantastic sons and three amazing grandchildren. Linda is survived by her husband, Brad; her sons, Matt (Stacey) Lundquist and Bryan Lundquist; her grandchildren, Jack, Brynn and Kade Lundquist; her father, Paul Van Soelen; her sister, Marcia Van Soelen Hamby; her brothers, Dan (Kirsten) Van Soelen and Keith (Theresa) Van Soelen and their daughter, Adrienna. She is preceded in death by her best friend and mother, Pearl Van Soelen.Visitation will be held Thursday, June 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa. Celebration of life service will be Friday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordon Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden or the Salisbury House Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.