November 17, 2015
Much-loved Kingaroy mother Lynda Geiger, who refused to stop enjoying life despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, succumbed to the disease on Monday night.
Lynda, 46, died at home, surrounded by her family.
She was confined to a wheelchair due to tumours pressing on her spine but she still managed to attend many local events, including cricket and rugby league matches, and visits to the markets.
Over the past 16 months, Lynda also generously allowed herself to become a focal point for raising cancer awareness in the South Burnett community.
In September, Lynda’s friends and family gathered at the Town Common Hall to “Celebrate Lynda” and launch the “Lynda Geiger Young Mums Program”, a melanoma-awareness program.
At the time, Melanoma Awareness Foundation CEO Brett Otto described her as “the most courageous and inspirational woman that I know”.
In a spontaneous show of respect for Lynda, pink and yellow balloons – Lynda’s favourite colours – started appearing outside shops, on traffic lights and signposts in the Kingaroy CBD on Tuesday afternoon.
Lynda is survived by her husband Darren and sons Adam, Joe and Chris; and mother Gabrielle Burke.
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A Funeral Service for Lynda Geiger will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Monday, November 23, at 1:30pm to be followed by interment at the Taabinga Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Council Queensland and Melanoma Awareness Foundation may be considered with envelopes provided at the service.
The most inspirational person I’ve ever met…Our entire region is in mourning in memory of this beautiful lady.
Lynda was an inspiration. Sincere condolences to the family.
Courageous and inspirational to the whole community. Rest in peace beautiful Lynda. Sincere sympathy to all of her family.
So many people are thinking of you. We will never forget you and your amazing smile and bar service. You have come a long way. Such a beautiful lady. R.I.P and fly high beautiful.
Thank you South Burnett Online for another wonderful story. Lynda will be sadly missed by us all. We will remember her for the beautiful caring soul she was. We are determined to create a legacy in her honour that will save life from this terrible disease for years to come. This was Lynda’s wish! Brett Otto, CEO, Melanoma Awareness Foundation
A tear was shed for a long term friend/mate/best barmaid EVER !
Ahhh Bourkie … you are one of my best memories of home so all my thoughts and prayers are here for Linda’s family, friends and anyone who was lucky enough to know this awesome person. Miss ya mate !!! Bill and Kayleb Hoschke .