Linda Jean Cottam was born April 5, 1958, in San Bernardino California, and passed peacefully in her sleep on September 15, 2011, in Aurora Colorado. Linda loved life and always had a smile for everyone. She enjoyed, shopping, puzzles, collecting “cute” things, playing cards and dice. Her favorite pastime was playing, listening and laughing with her grandchildren. She is survived by her father John Goetz, brother Michael Goetz, sisters Debbie Mason and Patty Klimper, lifelong friend Cindy Bruce, daughter and son in-law  Chris and Stacy Perry, son and daughter-in-law  Josh and Cathy Cottam, five granddaughters Jennika, Shailynn, Kristianna, Jadyn and Ravyn, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 24, at 2:00 p.m. in Erie, Colorado.