He was born August 16, 1938 in Portland, OR, a son of the late Myron Eugene and Betty Jane (Roper) Linder.
He moved to Arizona in 2016 with the love of his life, his wife Jeanine. Prior to his life in Arizona, he loved RV’ing and fishing all around the Pacific Northwest. He was a jazz drummer and a lifelong learner, always curious and a fervent reader.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jeanine, his children Karmen and Erick, granddaughter Jennifer and beloved cat Felix. Also survived by his brothers Steve, Tom (Mary) and Jeff (Linda).
A Memorial Service in Arizona is planned for January 28, 3:00 pm at Glendale SDA Church, 6801 N 43rd Ave., Glendale, AZ.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Pleasant Valley SDA Church 11125 SE 172nd Ave in Happy Valley, OR on February 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm.
Burial will be private.