Birth date: Jun 14, 1917 Death date: Jan 8, 2005
Bill Lincoln, 87, was born in Paradise, CA, the son of Fredrick and Magnolia Lincoln. He passed away at home Saturday January 8, 2005. He married his high school sweetheart Shirley in 1937 and they lived in Chico, CA. In 1951 they Read Obituary
Bill was a gentle man and a gentleman always. He was a supportive friend and never judgemental. He was a loving grandfather to the children, John, Julie and Jenelle and great-grandfather to all 8 little ones. Always greeting others with a smile, a handshake or a pat on the back. We will remember him fondly.##imported-begin##John & Benjamine Wilson##imported-end##
I will always remember the smile on Bill's face, and the kind words he always had for me.##imported-begin##Pepe' Ugalde##imported-end##
Bill Lincoln became my grandpa when I was 12, when his daughter Nancy married my dad. He and Shirley welcomed my 2 brothers and I with loving arms, never referring to us as step-grandchildren. We were grandchildren-period. Thank you so much for that. Bill continued to call me a granddaughter even after I attended and graduated from Washington State University. We had a great time teasing each other about the football rivalry, although I never dared tease on the years WSU knocked the Huskies from some bowl game. I knew the boundaries of a man's love! I used to save all the Wazzu stickers from my WSU alumni mail and plaster them all over the letters I sent him. I recently told him on the phone that when I get all the kids finally in the car in the morning that I often sing "Here we go Cougars..here we go" ..He told me I needed to get his great grandkids up to Seattle so he could teach them a different song. He was a man of great strength and character and charm, maybe a little ornery at times--but definitely in a good, loving way. I will miss him dearly.
I am so sorry that I can't attend your service and honor you Friday grandpa. My family Ben, Ryan(4), Jemma (2) and I all came down with a horrible stomach flu. Know that I am there in spirit to honor you..a Huskie/Cougar kindred spirit. Much love! I know Chris is showing you the "cool places" to be in heaven!##imported-begin##Josephine Charlton##imported-end##
Here are a few thoughts about my Dear Uncle Bill. He was my Mom's Brother and the last of all my Mom's Family. He would always make sure he called my Mom on her birthday and after she passed away he would make sure he always called me on her birthday. I loved going to his house when I was little to visit
I always felt nothing but love from him and aunt Shirley (also Magee!) I will miss his stories about my Mom and his many adventures. My Husband Bob always loved to talk to him about the places he had traveled. When he came to Bakersfield he always had to eat at the Basque Woolgrowers We would talk every Sunday and I have felt cheated the last few Sundays. I went to see him in October with my brother Jim and we had the best time. He took us out to dinner and we drove all over Tacoma with Uncle Bill as our guide. Like my Mom he never met a stranger and could talk to anyone!! At one dinner in October we were leaving the restaraunt and I thought he was behind me and I look back and he was talking to a bunch of girls that were there for their Prom. It was exactly what my Mom would have done!!! I miss him very much but know he is teasing my Mom right now and hugging Aunt Shirley !! Love, Sandy##imported-begin##Sandy Lewy##imported-end##
There is no way to capture in words what Bill meant to us. He lived selflessly, seeming to always spend his time helping someone else. And many times that helping came in the form of food! Jelly beans, almonds, fudge, strawberries, or a rack of lamb, Bill always had something to bring to share with us. I can't think of a finer example of loving your neighbor than Bill's constant willingness to spring into action at the slightest need. We miss you and look forward to the day we can see you again.##imported-begin##Adam and Julie Benson##imported-end##
What does one say about a man that could convince you that an empty glass was always full? I want to mention just a couple of interactions that took place between us during 2004. When we saw him at his home in June we told him about our cabin assignment on an Alaskan cruise,leaving the following day, and he decided that we needed a better cabin. Uncle Bill spent an hour describing the strategy we should use to get an upgrade. On the ship we hesitated to try his strategy, then went ahead because I knew that he would ask. We were refused an upgrade, and when I next talked to him, I told him his advice did not work. He commented -that's OK Jimmie, you tried and that is what counts. In October my sister Sandy and I spent two days with him. Sandy wanted to see the space needle, but Uncle Bill told us we would be swamped by people heading for a Husky game. So we left early, saw the space needle, and drove back to his home. When we told him where we had been, he looked at us and said if you had come back 30 minutes later the traffic would have gridlocked you! Sandy quickly said, it was getting heavier going North, and Uncle Bill replied that we were very lucky not to get held up in traffic. We spent two days with him and he wore us out going to dinner, driving around Tacoma late at night to show us the city. We never got lost and he commented that this was fun and we should come back the following weekend and go eat oysters. Yes, he had an account in Orem, UT too!!##imported-begin##James R. (Jimmie) and Donna Lee Barnes##imported-end##
So sorry to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Jim Strait-Lakewood Rotary President 1988-1989##imported-begin##Jim and Marjie Strait##imported-end##
Bill was the kind of grandfather that we all aspire to be. My favorite memory of Bill is his coming to Bobby's house with candy for the 3 girls in his pockets. I'm sure they knew he always had candy but they would get so excited. They truly loved their "Grandpa Lincoln". To Bill and Shirley-we all have large shoes to fill as grandparents and only hope that we can do as good a job as you and Shirley did. Rest our friend. You will be missed by all. Jim and Janet##imported-begin##Jim & Janet Arkills##imported-end##
Grandpa was an amazing man who had a great love for life and his family. We miss him so much. His greatest legacy is the importance of family. Grandpa was a die hard husky fan, master BBQer, and motor home traveller. We took many trips with Grandma and Grandpa in the motor home that we will always remember. Grandpa provided valuable wisdom whenever we needed it. He will be greatly missed, but we know he is at peace in paradise reunited with Grandma once again.##imported-begin##Jenelle and Bobby Arkills##imported-end##
The last two years have been a long, hard fight in which I really got to know what made this man tick. Bill amazed me with his inner strength and positive attitude, and he moved on with grace and dignity. I became aware of another of his generous acts just yesterday; every year, on the July 4 weekend, he had donated flowers to St Marys, in memory of Christopher [our son who died in 1983]. He had done this without saying a word to us. I salute him from the bottom of my heart, as he is reborn in Narnia.##imported-begin##Colin Charlton##imported-end##
