Linda Ireland-Hufana (Collver)

Sep 2, 1944 -

Apr 2, 2025

Linda Ireland-Hufana (Collver), passed away on Apr. 2, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska, after a brave battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born on Sept. 2, 1944, in Coos Bay, Ore., Linda graduated from Marshfield High School. Later with a keen interest in healthcare, she pursued studies in radiologic technology at Oregon Technical Institute.

Linda dedicated her professional life to the health industry. Her career spanned several respected institutions across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. She worked at Bay Area Hospital in North Bend, Ore.; Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska; and Group Health in Seattle, Wash.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Linda was known for her love of painting and gardening—creative outlets that brought her joy and peace. She also cherished time spent outdoors, finding beauty and serenity in nature. She shared this love with her children and grandchildren who have fond memories of her taking them to the lakes and mountain trails in Alaska to the sand dunes and ocean beaches of the Oregon coast.

Linda is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Veronica Vania (Tom Vania), Rosa Thunselle (David Thunselle) and Donna Ireland; sisters, Donna Graham and Ruth Strassmaier; grandchildren, Kevin Vania, Katie Ireland-Rhea, Christopher Ireland, Samantha Ireland, Dawson Thunselle, and Micah Rose Thunselle; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Hufana; son, Kenneth Ireland; and her granddaughter, Rene Vania.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Lakeside, Ore. on May 31, 2025.