William "Bill" H Linterman

William Henry Linterman ("Bill") was called to his Heavenly home on July 1st, 2022, at age 92. He was born to Elisabeth and Hendrik Linterman on February 23rd, 1930, in Bjvervik, Holland. As a young man, he travelled Europe, performing in Sports Festivals, putting on sports and gymnastic exhibitions. Bill attended college at Merchant Marine College in Amsterdam and graduated in 1952 with a degree in Physical Education. He, his parents, and 6 siblings later immigrated to Calgary, Alberta CANADA when he was ~21 years old. Bill met his wife (Marilyn) while working at the YMCA in Edmonton, Alberta. They would eventually elope on 6/12/1964, and moved to Whittier, CA where he continued to work at the YMCA, teaching Judo (he was a black belt), self-defense classes for women, and many other classes. He and Marilyn started their family while living in Whittier. Their first three children - Lisa (Engman), Jeff Linterman, and Michelle (Hoffman) - were born there. In 1972, they moved to Wenatchee, WA to pursue a business opportunity in the restaurant industry. It was after this move that their fourth child (Rudy Linterman) was born. Bill was a talented athlete, coach, and successful businessman. His work ethic, creativity, and energy contributed to his success in everything he did. There was no such thing as "I can't", and there was trouble if you said those words in his presence. He could do ANYTHING that he put his mind to, and he challenged every person/athlete that he worked with to believe the same. Between working the orchard, running the restaurant, coaching high school soccer teams, and spending time at home with family, Bill was always on the go. He was active in the church/Sunday school programs, he gave back to his community by sponsoring local athletic teams, partnering with the Salvation Army to provide Christmas meals/gifts to the less fortunate on Christmas mornings at the restaurant, and supporting other charities (Red Cross, St. Jude, etc.). Bill was honored as "Citizen of the Year" in 1989, was a Finalist for "Coach of the Year" several times for both men's and women's high school soccer, before winning the award in 1990. In his spare time, Bill loved going camping & fishing as a family, and traveling & going on cruises with Marilyn. He loved Jesus and his family deeply. Bill was an incredible, fun-loving, faith-filled, generous, hard-working man who "set the bar high". He will be missed more than words can say, but we have peace knowing that we will see him again someday. Bill joins his loving wife (Marilyn), his parents (Hendrik and Elisabeth), brothers (Alec and Hank) and sister (Margo) in Heaven. He is survived by his 2 brothers (Gerald Linterman & Rudy Linterman), his sister (Irene Modahl), his seven children (Ilona Linterman, Nadine Linterman, Bill Linterman Jr, Lisa Engman, Jeff Linterman, Michelle Hoffman, and Rudy Linterman), 17 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Please join Bill's family in a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at 2pm. The celebration will be held at Eastmont Baptist Church at 400 S. Kentucky Ave, East Wenatchee, WA 98802. Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

William "Bill" H Linterman

February 23, 1930 - July 1, 2022