I am very sorry to see that Linda is gone; I am remiss in not looking her up in the times I've been in Grandview, and I would have been so glad to have seen her and thanked her for helping sort out my path through dance, dance teaching, dance history, and most recently dance iconography. I met her when she choreographed "Camelot" in 1971 for the Sr. Play at G'vw HS; I then studied privately with her and learned correctly many things I'd been taught or allowed to do incorrectly in dance. That stood me in good stead when I tested out of Freshman Ballet at OSU, and later, as I danced (briefly) with Capitol City Ballet under D. Farquhar and J. Fastings...and then moved to Boston, where I tumbled into Renaissance dance, and began writing dance criticism for the Boston Phoenix. Her input to my liturgical dance work was formative as well. (I wish I'd known she was here in 2001, I'd have loved to have met up with her!) All that is to show how much her incisive understanding of life, dance, and faith were communicated and made efficacious in my life, and how grateful I remain for those few years of lessons, conversations, direction, and encouragement. Requiescet in pace, Linda, and so many, many thanks.

Message from Sarah Hughes

March 12, 2018 8:01 PM

Tiffany, Craig, Keith and family,
I am sending my deepest condolences to you and your beloveds in the loss of your mother Linda.

Most importantly, I’d like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your mom, Linda, with so many of us.
As someone who was at the dance studio anywhere from 2-4 days per week, often until 9pm, with Linda, and often Tiffany, I was aware that this was time away from your home.
Eternal thanks to you for sharing.

In yoga class yesterday morning I was thinking about Linda, which I often did, but this time it was sorrowful, and I found myself crying. It was so overpowering that immediately after class I typed ‘Linda Creaglow Richarson Columbus OH’ on my phone and all that came up was her obituary. I had no idea.

I know so little of her last few decades. I love the thought of Linda being a Chaplain for the Women’s Prison Ministry. It’s been over 30 years but my memories of Linda are crystal clear; Apex market and those mirrored walls, road trips to NYC, Cincinnati and elsewhere for dance conventions and competitions, Linda drinking her warm lemon water in a hotel cafeteria, and always telling us teenage girls, with our hyper body awareness, that it’s good to eat a Snickers bar! I can see her counting steps and beats with her head and hand on her thigh, often a little tissue rolled up under her sleeve in the winter months.

And performance time. So many memories. Little Tina Barron (?) getting stuck outside the curtain in a yellow twinkle star costume… So many songs conjure an immediate memory: Elton John’s Crocodile Rock, Steve Miller’s Fly Like an Eagle, Vangelis’ Chariot’s of Fire. Your father Jim, Keith and Craig doing the lighting, electrical and whatever else it took to make it happen. Tiffany teaching. Your grandmother sitting at the desk checking us in after the studio moved out of the house.
Crazily enough most ALL of my costumes are in my costume box that comes out every Halloween. They have been shared and worn by numerous friends over the years.

Forever grateful for the years with Linda and the role she played in my life.
Forever dancing.
Sending love.

Sarah

Message from Joyce Whitten Rankin

January 19, 2018 12:00 PM

I was so saddened to read of Linda's passing and wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you. She was such a lovely, kind person, and fun. We went to Grandview High School together and belonged to the same sorority. Our mothers were friends and belonged to The First Church downtown, where, I know, Linda served so faithfully. I'll remember Linda for her love of dance, and how she taught so many people in her studio. Again, my condolences to her children and grandchildren.

Message from Sharon Salt Esswein

January 17, 2018 10:39 AM

"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." (Tagore)
To Linda's family,
Just wanted you to know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was such a gift to our mom all throughout her life, especially in the later years. Going out to your mom's home and reading to her gave my mom such purpose, and we are forever grateful for that. Linda was also such strength for our mom when she entered Glenmont. It gave her (and us!) such comfort to know Linda was just right down the hall! Hugging you in our hearts, Love, Sherry Salt Esswein

Message from Barbara Lindig Adams

January 13, 2018 2:21 PM

To The Richardson Family, Linda and I were best friends in High School. Many happy memories of the two of us driving around in her two-seat cream and turquoise Nash Rambler (so cool). Lots of good times in the Tri-Village Dance Studio where I took dance lessons. Parties held in "Creaglow's Hide Away" were closely supervised by Mr. and Mrs. Creaglow. After graduation and following a year of teaching, Linda wanted to dance in the Denver Post Opera. She asked me to share this adventure with her. So off we went to Denver, detouring in Chicago to see her sister, Kay. Although she did not dance in the opera,she was overjoyed to see Jim who had taken the train from Columbus. They were married a few days later.
Linda and Jim, together forever.

Keith, Tiffany and Craig, you were blessed with loving parents. God bless you and your families.

Message from Annette

January 13, 2018 11:20 AM

My deepest sympathy to each of you. May the love and the memories that you shared be of comfort to you. Our heavenly Father promises that he will restore life to many who have fallen asleep in death. He assures us that the day is soon to come in which the tears of sorrow of death will be no more.

Revelation 21:3-5
John 5:28,29

Message from Bob and Sharon Tangel

January 12, 2018 6:18 PM

Dear Keith, Tiffany and Craig,
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear mother. I met your mother in grade school and we have remained friends all these years. We have so many wonderful memories of both your mom and dad. Your mother was always so beautiful inside and out and lived her faith each day, She will be greatly missed!
We send you lots of love and pray for God's peace and comfort in your lives.
Bob and Sharon Tangel

Message from Roger Harris

January 11, 2018 2:52 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss.
Your parents were both very special people. They were so kind to me and my family. Never an unkind word to anyone. I truly miss speaking with them. God bless you all.

Message from Susie Smeyers

January 11, 2018 10:03 AM

I am keeping the whole family in my heart and prayers. Linda and I shared so many fond memories, especially association times. I can keep our many 'overnighter;of giggles along with our long 'metaphysical " discussions. My visits to her home and her stays with me will always be in my heart. Much love and comfort to the whole family as we continue with memories of joy. Susie in Minnesota xoxox

A candle was lit by Tiffany on January 10, 2018 8:52 PM

Message from Irene Cohen

January 8, 2018 10:12 PM

I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She had such an important impact on my life, leading me to church and to teaching. I am forever grateful to have had her in my life.

Message from Barb Robinson

January 8, 2018 9:05 PM

Please accept my condolences on Linda's passing. I knew Linda from church activities, even though we attended different Christian Science churches. She was always at every lecture, I knew she did prison work for many years, and in 2001 she and Jim were tour leaders on a trip to Boston to visit all of Mrs. Eddy's homes. I cherish the memories of traveling with them in the little van and really getting to know them and learning how they lived Christianity in every moment. I would visit with her at Glenmont and was touched by her strength and love. Our church family will miss her very much. May God's arms be wrapped around you all at this time.

Message from Brad Hance

January 8, 2018 11:18 AM

Keith and family. Please know our thoughts a prayers are with you.

Message from Lori Tose

January 8, 2018 9:18 AM

To Richardson kids who have been like family for as long as I can remember, this was very sad news. I have so many memories it would be hard to choose. She was a wonderful mom who helped raised not only me and my brothers but the whole community with her dance studio; which was in her mom's basement when I started. Kids today have Disney princesses to watch, I had Linda. There was a huge painting of her as a ballerina that I would stare at when I was a child. I thought she was the most beautiful lady I'd ever seen and I wanted to grow up and be just like her. As much as she will be missed, I'm sure she is dancing with Jim in heaven! Prayers for all of you - Keith, Tiff and Craig.

Message from Laura Van Vorst

January 7, 2018 1:58 PM

Linda was a very special and wonderful lady, wife and mom. She always has had a place in my heart. When ever you would be down, she would pick you right up, always knowing just what to say. You will be so missed.

Message from Judy Hoberg

January 7, 2018 1:25 PM

Linda added so much joy to my family's life through her dance studio...my daughter, son and myself all took lessons from her. She made dancing fun and a learning adventure...even got me to tap dance as an adult! Her ministry of spreading the love of joyful moving made a positive difference to so many people! Comefort to you all as you celebrate a life well lived.

Message from Neal and Sandy Lantz

January 7, 2018 12:01 PM

Keith, Tiffany, Craig,

We are sorry to hear of your mother's death. Please accept our condolences.
Many memories of times at Dick and Mimi's.

Sincerely, Neal & Sandy

Message from Deb (Biemesderfer)Jewett

January 7, 2018 9:30 AM

I was so sad to hear of your mom passing away. I have so many memories of she and your dad throughout my whole life. She was a wonderful person.

Message from Diane Pettegrew Madden

January 7, 2018 9:19 AM

So sorry for your lost. Linda was my cousin. Her mother, Helen, was my dad’s first cousin. His name was Charles Wilbert Pettegrew(Peg-wife). We were very close to the Creaglow family. Many dinners and family functions with the Creaglows. Fond memories. I was especially close to Linda. She baby sat me many times and I took dancing lessons with her on 1st Avenue in Grandview. My older brothers were close to Kay. Linda was such a beautiful, gracious, lady. Who was kind and had such a healing power. My condolences to all the family, she will be sadly missed,

Message from Denise Lafferty

January 6, 2018 8:36 PM

Tiffany and family. I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!! Xoxo

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