Linda Faye Ormond Guymon, 71, passed away peacefully March 15th 2021, at her home in Fredonia, Arizona. She was born May 19, 1949 in Tonasket, Okanogan, Washington to Carter Merrill and Katherine Reed Ormond. She married Ken D. Guymon in January of 1978.
Linda attended Oroville Elementary, in Oroville, Washington from 1954 until 1959 and then moved with her Family to Boulder, Utah where she finished her Elementary and High School years at Escalante, Utah, graduating in May 1967 Valedictorian of Escalante High School. She then attended Southern Utah University graduating with Honors. In 1976 she moved to Fredonia, Arizona where she taught at the Fredonia-Moccasin School 7-12th Grades until she retired in 2008.
Linda had two great loves in life. The first was raising and riding horses, which she learned from her father. She spent a number of years helping him, working cattle in the canyons of Boulder and the desert country in the Henry Mountain area. When she moved to Fredonia she remained involved with horses, raising both Quarter Horses and Arabians. She competed for many years in multiple disciplines in the show ring until she started competing in 30 and 50 mile endurance rides in Arizona and Utah. After she retired from teaching, she began her second love, traveling the Western United States with the love of her life Ken. She especially loved Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, visiting the Pacific Ocean in Washington state and camping anywhere in the Mountains. In addition, she was the Secretary of the Local Chapter of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
“Call it what ever we’re all crazy- in here”-Linda Guymon 1973.
Linda is survived by her husband Ken, her daughter Megan, her son Mark, her grandsons Dominic, Damon and Stone, her older brother Clyde (Kristine) Ormond, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her son Matthew and her brother Keith Ormond. The family asks that donations be made to Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District Band and Art Departments in lieu of flowers.
Services will be held Saturday the 20th of March 2021, at Mosdell Mortuary, 676 South HWY 89A, Kanab, Utah at 12pm Arizona time.
Mrs. Guymon was one of my teachers when I was in grade school. She was a wonderful teacher and, a great friend. I’m sure she will be missed by many people.
Mrs. Guymon was not only an amazing teacher, she was also an amazing woman. I have nothing but respect for the way she taught, and have appreciated her presence in my life since I graduated. She was a very genuine, beautiful soul, and I am forever grateful for her love and support throughout my life.
Ms. Guymon was one of my favorite teachers. I loved being in her class. She encouraged me to do things I was interested in. She spoke to all of us and helped us as though we were equal to her, not below. I admired that about her. Best wishes to her family!
I’m so saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. She was not only a great teacher but she supported and cared about me on a personal level. What a great lady to have shared her live with us-her students!
Mrs. Guymon was one of my favorite teachers. I love reading and she helped feed that with the wide assortment of books she read to us during class. .my condolences to the family.
My sincere condolences to the Guymon Family. She will be greatly missed.. I knew Mrs Guymon best from 6th grade in the good ole days at Fredonia Elementary school..thankful for all of her years of service to the students of Fredonia.. may she rest in peace.
Brian Mognett
Mrs. Guymon was a great teacher. I learned a lot from her, more than any other teacher. I use what she taught me every day. She is much appreciated.
She was on of my favorites. She will be missed 😢
I was sad to hear of this. She was a great teacher and mentor. She surely left a mark on the hearts and minds of all who knew her.
Linda was a favorite teacher of mine but I must say that being her neighbor and friend was a wonderful blessing. All of my love goes out to Ken, Megan, Dom and Mark. Sandy and I love you!
Linda was a friend & mentor. We have many memories together, & she will me greatly missed. May God wrap his arms tightly around her special family. I loved her.
Mrs. Guymon was my very favorite teacher! I use what she taught us everyday! I will forever remember her and all the fun we had on out Senior Trip! Sending lots of Love to the Guymon family!
I’m so sorry to only just read of Linda’s passing.
I hadn’t heard from her for some time so it’s quite a shock. Such a shame to die so young.
Condolences to Ted, Megan, Dom & Mark.
I first met Linda in 1976 when visiting a friend I’d met when travelling in Europe the year before.
Linda welcomed me into her home with open arms & I wish I could have done likewise over here in Paterson, NSW, Australia.
What a generous special person. Linda took me to see many of your beautiful National Parks on this visit & again in 1980.
I took Mark for his baby vaccinations on my first visit as Linda had to work that day.
We had corresponded over the years like pen friends then face book replaced snail mail except at Christmas.
I will truely miss Linda very much
Love to you all 💕
Jann