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Visionary
Posts: 3204
Memphis | I just got an e-mail from Bill "VisionTex" Lindstrom's daughter. He passed away suddenly with a heart attack last Sunday. He was 20 working days away from retirement. He was the best riding partner imaginable. One of the most helpful trouble shooters in the history of Vision-Riders. We have lost a giant. I'm crushed. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 196
| Sad News.... RIP Bill |
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Tourer
Posts: 324
New Orleans, La, | I will miss him as much as if I've known him forever. My condolenses to the family and Gods' speed on his souls journey to the creator. Amen. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 24
Hanover, Md | Prayers go out to his family for peace and comfort. And to him for twisties in Heaven. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 255
New Brunswick , Canada | Gods' speed and Prayers go out to his family too..  ( |
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Cruiser
Posts: 192
Republic of Tejas | Met him down at the Lone Star Rally in Galveston a few years back. Seemed to be a reaally nice guy. Ride in Peace Bill. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 160
Lennox, SD | Truely sad news, Prayers for his family.
RIP Bill
Ride with the wind. |
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Tourer
Posts: 457
Green Bay, WI United States | Ride hard with the Brothers and Sisters that have gone before us Brother..... Godspeed to your family.
God Bless You Brother,
Wildman/8-ball |
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Tourer
Posts: 537
, FL United States | Sad... He will be missed...
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Tourer
Posts: 492
Indianapolis, IN | My hart aches at such news. Prayers of comfort for the family and friends. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 742
North Orange County CA | A great sadness for all of us. My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. |
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Tourer
Posts: 447
Northeastern Penna. | It's sad to hear of his passing. My condolences.
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Bill was a true gentleman and I'm honored to have met him. I was so looking forward to meeting him on the road this summer at the AVR. He had a quiet manner that belied is great sense of humor. A wonderful man.
As soon as we get any word on arrangements or charitable donations, we will post them. There is an online guestbook for Bill if you feel inclined to post something:
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 38
Tucson,AZ | RIP :-( |
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Visionary
Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX | This is very sad news indeed. My heart goes out to Bill's family.
I learned more about the capabilities of the Vision in the few hours of riding with Bill in the lead then I have before or since that ride. Below are some pictures of that ride almost two years ago.
Rest in peace. You will be remembered and missed my friend.
The first picture taken by Tom (SongFan) shows Bill (VisionTex) in the lead followed by Skip (Smadge) and me (Radioteacher) when we were leaving Blanco Texas for Luchenbach.
The second picture is Skip, Bill and I enjoying BBQ at Rileys in Blanco, Texas.
The last picture was taken before they hit the Willow City Loop and I headed to Fredericksburg, TX to go to work on my day off. From left to right, Bill, Skip, me (Paul) and Tom.
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Cruiser
Posts: 169
Iowa | Never good to read these threads. I never met him, but I have learned many things about the vision from him on this site. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. |
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Tourer
Posts: 520
Simi Valley, CA | Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends... Rest in Peace. |
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Visionary
Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX | The Camera work of SongFan...One handed while following Bill and the group!
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Iron Butt
Posts: 639
Tri Cities, WA | RIP my fellow biker brother. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1484
LaPorte,Tx. | Thank you so much to all for your wonderful thoughts and messages about Vision Tex. He loved to ride and had a passion for his Vision. Bill and Marsha had many plans to travel on the motorcycle after his retirement. Our Dad started riding in 1981 on a used Honda 650 and quickly caught the fever. He would ride to work in the middle of winter if there was no snow on the ground. In the late 80's he traveled to a couple California Motorcycle Racing Schools and quickly advanced to the next level as a rider. As those of you know, who've riden with him, he had an unmatched ability for safety and precision. We always felt safe with him on the road. He traveled so many places on the back of the bike and wished to continue his travels for many years. We will miss all of the stories of his Vision and the wonderful people he has met on his journey.
We are having a memorial for Bill on Wednesday, February 16 from 5-8 pm at the Grand View Funeral Home in Pasadena, TX. www.grandviewfunerals.com Memorial Donations can be made on his behalf to Star of Hope Mission, PO Box 1505, Houston, TX 77251.
Bill will be transported back to his home town of Lacon, Illinois where a Visitation will be held on Friday, February 18 from 5-7pm and Funeral Service on Saturday, February 19 at 11am at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon, Illinois.
Thank you~
Marsha Lindstrom (wife) and Jeannine Becerra, Marta Herget and Brittney Palmer (daughters) |
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Cruiser
Posts: 244
Fargo, ND | Thoughts and prayers for his family. His presence, although I never met him, will be missed. |
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Visionary
Posts: 2027
Brighton, TN | Very interesting and informative fellow especially having the ability to convey across your intentions and passions for what he loved here on this forum. May the memories of him give you comfort and happiness in the time spent together. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 92
Chandler, AZ | Sad news; so close to retirement makes it even worse. My thoughts & prayers to family and friends. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1359
New Bohemia, Va | I had hope to have met VisionTex one-day on this side of life and missed an opportunity to do so a couple of years ago right after getting our Visions. Bill, no doubt, was someone to emulate as a biker, he is missed. Prayers and condolences to his family and friends. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1350
| God bless |
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We've lost one of our best: VisionTex
