Linda Diane Bostian passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2011. Born in Florida, Linda moved to Taos in 1968 with her then husband, George Bostian. She began working in the hardware and lumber business as a result of the marriage but continued out of love for the trade. She was the owner of Classic Lumber and Hardware on the north side.
She is survived by her daughters, Cheryle Romo (Bobby) and Jennifer Jones (Doug), grandchildren, Damian, Aaron, Kamryn, Jace and Danikia Short (Mat), mother, Dorothy J. Riddle, brother, Bill Riddle (Carol), sister, Deborah Riddle, one nephew, two nieces and boyfriend, Harold "Bud" Conlley.
Memorial service was held on June 20, 2011 at Don Carlos.