Idaho Court Reporters Association

Lynda’s obituary appeared in The Statesman shortly after she passed away.  She will truly be missed.

Lynda Charlene Habel

A page in our book of memories was gently turned today. Lynda Charlene Habel, our beloved wife, mom, grandmother, daughter, and sister passed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 3, at the Cloverdale Chapel in Boise. A reception will follow. Lynda was born on March 31, 1948 in Fort Benton, Mont. to Charles and Mary Ann Conn. The youngest of three daughters, she thrived living on a farm, riding their Shetland pony for hours with all three girls on board! She was an active little girl, 4H Club, Girl Scouts, Theta Rho and Youth Group, who was always gracious, kind, thoughtful, and smiling, always smiling. She graduated from Fort Benton High School, and attended Montana State University. She worked for Boeing in Seattle for several years. Later she became the first female apprentice in the history of the Seattle Post Intelligence. During this time she met the love of her life, Jack Habel. They were married on July 20, 1976. She found her passion in court reporting and attended school to become a certified court reporter. They lived in San Bernardino, Calif., moving to Eagle, Idaho in July of 1978. Lynda began her work as a court reporter for Tucker & Associates, Burnham & Associates and subsequently fulfilled her dream of owning her own court reporting business, Burnham Habel & Associates Inc. How she loved her work and the wonderful people she met and worked with. Lynda loved to play too! She could ride a snowmobile with the best of them, always with that beautiful smile on her face, always with Jack by her side. That smile turned to laughter as she spent precious time with her grandchildren and another joy in her life, her beloved dog, Mauli. A friend once said “if we lived as Lynda lived, the world would be a better place.” Survivors include, her husband, Jack; her stepson Kirk (Jennifer) Habel; grandchildren, Riley and Casey; her parents, Charles and Mary Ann Conn; her sisters, BJ McIntosh of Portland, Ore., Billie (Peter) Burke of Blair, Nebraska; extended family; and many friends. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at MSTI, Dr. Kreisle, his nurse Jill, and the hospice nurse, Deanna for the special love and care they gave to Lynda. Special thanks to DeEtta, the receptionist at MTSI, for her friendship and kindness during Lynda’s illness. A memorial will be established at a later date. “Lynda, we love and miss you. Go with the angels!” Love, your family
Published in the Idaho Statesman on 5/2/2007

Lynda was a wonderful woman. Always so nice and sweet to everyone. She will be missed very much. We miss and love you!

Cassandra Allison (Fortbenton, MT)

May 3, 2007

Lynda was truly a classy lady. She always went out of her way to make people feel special and touch them with her warm smile and kind words. I will miss you Lynda.

Laurie Scott

May 2, 2007

Lynda was one of the finest women I have ever met. She always had a friendly word and bright smile for everyone she met. I only knew her through my work, but she impressed me enormously. I will never forget the great times we had every year at the Burnham Habel Staff Appreciation parties. We always wondered, what kind of pet would we be vying for…I remember the hedgehog with particular amusement. Lynda, you will be remembered with smiles for years and years! To her family, I wish you God’s peace and love.

Dee Pastorino (Boise, ID)

May 2, 2007

17 years at Hall, Farley Oberrecht and Blanton, I loved when she came to the office, and she always threw a great party for secretary’s day, she will be missed….

Susan Corr (Boise, ID)