William Bill Maier
August 06, 1954 - June 01, 2018
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William Bill Maier
August 06, 1954 - June 01, 2018
Obituary
William B. Maier, age 63 of Lynden, died suddenly while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico with friends and family on June 1, 2018.
Born on August 6, 1954, in Bellingham, Washington, Bill was the third son of Charles and Ruth Maier. He grew up in Lynden and graduated from Lynden High School in 1972. He was married to his wife Barbara in July of 1982.
Bill was the second-generation owner of Charlie’s Auto Body in Lynden, now being run by his son, Brent. He has also been an involved member of the Mt. Baker Rotary Club for many years. Much of his free time was spent fishing and perfecting his BBQ skills.
Mr. Maier was preceded in death by his father, Charles, and is survived at home by his wife, his daughter Audrey, son-in-law Stefan, his son Brent, and his daughter-in-law Briley. Bill is also survived by his mother Ruth, brothers Jim (wife Liz), Terry (wife Linda), Brad (wife Debbie), and his beloved dog Buck.
This Saturday, June 9th, a memorial service will be held at Charlies Auto Body (901 Evergreen Street in Lynden) starting at 3pm. All those who knew and loved Bill are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to the Mt. Baker Rotary Club.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: June 9, 2018 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Charlies Auto Body
- Location: 901 Evergreen St Lynden, WA 98264 - (Get Directions)
10 responses to William Bill Maier
Cindy & Jack Louws says:
June 1, 2018
Dear Barb, Audrey & Stefan, Brent & Briley,Our hearts are broken for you. The news is so shocking and seems so unreal. We can only imagine the pain you must feel. All our love and prayers to you.
CINDY & JACK
Emmett Byars says:
June 1, 2018
My sincere condolences to Bill’s Family and Friends. He and I had been friends on the Texas BBQ Forum for several years and we shared many things via the internet and also the USPS. Bill was always about Family and Friends and will be missed by all who knew him, especially me.Emmett Byars
Gary Patterson says:
June 1, 2018
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. All our best to Barb and the whole family. Best wishes Gary & Dolly Patterson.
Kathy Miller says:
June 1, 2018
I am so sorry for your unexpected and sudden loss. I knew Bill through the shop. Such a kind man. He put me at ease whenever I was in need of repairs on my car. All repairs were perfect.
Val Dyksterhuis says:
June 1, 2018
I had the great fortune of ‘waiting on’ Bill since the late 90’s. He used to come into Bosman’s every morning for his coffee & smokes when his shop was right down on Front Street. It was easy conversation with him each day. A few years after that I began working at the Black Forest in Everson and started seeing Bill on a somewhat regular basis again. His fishing group would meet regularly to discuss their plans over a iced beverage & hot bar steak. He was always smiling and on the verge of laughter, especially with his buddies. He was fair in his business practices and respected for the quality work his shop put out. I was terribly sorry to hear about his passing and can only pray that the family is surrounded with loving hearts and helpful hands during this very difficult time. I just wanted to share how much joy he brought to others on a daily basis. Truly a great man that left us too soon.