Lynda Jane Bickett

Lynda Jane Bickett July 24, 1947 - June 24, 2026 Lynda Jane Bickett, 78, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away on June 24, 2026. Lynda was born on July 24, 1947, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Stuart and Jane Gilbertson of Hudson, Wisconsin. She grew up in Hudson, where she graduated from Hudson High School in 1965. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College in 1969, and later a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 1976. Lynda devoted her professional life to the love of learning and community, serving as a reference librarian in the Prior Lake and Savage library system until her retirement in 2010. To those who knew her, it came as no surprise-she was a woman of quiet intellect, warmth, and genuine care for the people around her. She is survived by her husband, Jim Bickett; her three children, Dan (Jill) Bickett, Ryan (Angela) Bickett, and Kara Bickett; and her five beloved grandchildren, Norah, Joshua, Hannah, Caden, and Rayna. Lynda had a zest for life and a spirit of adventure that took her far beyond the library walls. She and Jim shared a deep love of snow skiing, taking countless trips to the mountains with family and friends over the years. She was also an avid scuba diver-a passion she shared with Jim, their children, and close family friends. Among her most cherished memories was a scuba diving trip to Grand Cayman with Jim and her kids, a moment of pure joy captured forever in one of her favorite underwater photographs. Her travels also took her to Italy and Turkey, where she explored the world with the same curiosity and enthusiasm she brought to everything she did. In her later years, Lynda found her greatest joy in the bleachers. Whether it was basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, or dance, she was there-cheering loudly, loving fiercely, and never missing a moment of her grandchildren's lives. She was their most dedicated fan. Summers on Prior Lake held a special place in her heart, and she treasured every opportunity to gather her family together on the water during those warm Minnesota months. Lynda Jane Bickett lived a life full of learning, adventure, love, and laughter. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., at Washburn-McReavy Dawn Valley Chapel, 9940 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN 55438. A luncheon will follow the service at the chapel.